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Race for a World Without Breast Cancer at the 14th Annual Susan G. Komen Tidewater Race for the Cure on October 11th
Norfolk-October 1, 2014 –Race for a world without breast cancer at the 14th Annual Susan G. Komen Tidewater Race for the Cure® on Saturday morning, October 11th, along the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The Komen Tidewater Race raises funds for the local fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivors and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. The Komen Race for the Cure series is the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world. Thanks to strong support in the community, the Komen Tidewater Race for the Cure Race is the largest in Virginia.
Individual adult registration is $35 for the 5K run/walk. Those who can’t attend on Race day can support the effort by registering to Sleep In for the Cure®.
75% percent of the net funds raised by Komen Tidewater stays in the community to fund life-saving, local breast health screening, diagnostics, treatment support education programs for those who may not otherwise have access. The remaining 25% raised funds global breast cancer research, including research being done in Virginia.
The Race is Komen Tidewater’s signature fundraising event. Since 1999, Komen Tidewater has invested more than $4.4 million in the fight against breast cancer, awarding these dollars through grants to local organizations that deliver breast health services in the Tidewater service area.
Komen Tidewater has contributed nearly $1 million to Susan G. Komen® for global breast cancer research since 1999.“Our fundraising efforts have made it possible to continue our quest to save lives and end breast cancer forever through community outreach, advocacy, global programs and research. Thanks to Your commitment, we can continue fighting this disease right here in our community and across the globe,” said Sharon Laderberg, Executive Director of Susan G. Komen Tidewater Affiliate. “Our mission is not yet complete; however we are making great strides in the fight to end Breast Cancer”.
Support from the Komen Tidewater Race sponsors ensure that more money can go directly to the fight against breast cancer. The 2014 Diamond sponsors are Kroger and Ford. Gold sponsors include Dominion, Green Flash, Anthem BlueCross BlueSheild, and Belk. Silver sponsors for 2014 include Lefcoe, Weinstein, Sachs & Schiff Family Denistry, Orthodontics & Dentistry for Children. Bronze sponsors include Chili’s, Sentara, Virginia Paving Company, Echelon, and BJ’s. Community Partners include Chesapeake Homes, iHeartMedia and nTelos.
Visit for more information and to register for the 14th Annual KomenTidewater Race for the Cure.
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