Showing posts with label Race for Cure. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Race for Cure. Show all posts

Friday, October 17, 2008

Komen Maryland Race for the Cure


Imagine combining a runner's endorphin high with that "I'm-such-a-good-person" feeling you get after participating in a event that changes the lives of others. Chances are you might feel just that great after the Race for the Cure.

This 5K run/walk benefits the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the research, education, screening, and treatment of the disease that has been the foundation's mission since 1982 (20 years ago a woman diagnosed had a 76 percent chance of surviving five years; today it's 90 percent). But if the number "5" followed by the letter "K" intimidates you, there's a one-mile fun-run/walk. And with the promise of 20,000 bananas and 50 port-a-potties, you couldn't possibly regret it.


Click here for more info!