You probably also know that every year Albany hosts the KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE. This year the race is October 6th at the Empire State Plaza.
Komen is doing things a little differently this year. They've launched a campaign called YOU ARE THE CURE. They'll be giving out little gift packs with info to help all women be more informed about breast cancer. Early detection is your best chance at cure.
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I have attended the Komen Albany Race for the Cure, I think, since it started. You can't help but walk away feeling inspired by all of the women and men and children who are there in support of those they love who have been affected by breast cancer. It always leaves me in tears (but in a good way!) I go to several of these things thourhg out the year, but honestly, the Race for the Cure is special.
Thanks for writing about the Komen Race. It plays such an important role is raising public awareness of the causes and effects of breast cancer, not to mention the money raised for the cause. I am glad to see that the race has great support in our hometown.
Thanks for bringing this to us-it is a good reminder about a fantastic race that focuses on a killer that we hope to make a thing of the past. I have run this race a number of times and it is inspiring to run among the warriors as well as be reminded of the friends who have fought and unfortunetly lost the battle. It unites us and reminds me that we are all in this together and we are strong force to be reckoned with.
thanks for writing about this. I lost my mom to breast cancer but am hopeful that work like the Komen's race and the new outreach for You Are the Cure will continue helping other women and families to survive this disease and hopefully, someday find a cure.
This is another great way to bring the community together and take away an educational piece. The "I am the cure campaign" will be another great way of educating women and promoting early detection.
Benita,
Thanks for helping to get the message across!!
Looking forward to another great race for a great cause! Seeing the sea of pink shirts and pink back signs in celebration of or memory of someone going up Madison Avenue is very moving. What I also like about the event is that so much of the money raised stays local. I also like the fact that it raises awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection. Early detection saves lives!
The Komen race is an inspiration. Being from a family that has a history of breast cancer it is inspirational to see how so many women are survivors. There is a good chance that some day I too will be one of those survivors; surviving because of the research and advances that have been made in detecting and curing breast cancer.
Thank you for helping to raise the awareness.
Thank you for your support of the Race for the Cure. It is a great chance to celebrate life while at the same time raising awareness... the more people, the better!
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