Komen Race for the Cure

May 5th 2012

Would you walk, run or even 'sleep in' to save a life?

This is the place to make that happen, your registration and fundraising support make it possible to provide funding for programs that otherwise would go unfunded leaving WV men and women without lifesaving screening,treatment and awareness.

West Virginia 12th Annual Susan G Komen Race for the Cure starts HERE!

You start saving lives by clicking on the Registration button to the left!

Team Captains we have special support for you this year=

 The first 50 Team Captainsto start their team (captain registration and Team name set)will receive a special commemorative tote bag loaded with goodies to support team building and donation growth- online is the quickest easiest way to start your team!!!!!!!

The first 12 Teams with over 50 memberswill be eligible for a FREE TEAM Tent- other Team Tent space available for $1000. Donation please call 304-556-4808 for details

 We are proud to partner with The American Red Cross with BLEED FOR THE CURE Blood Drives to offer discounted registration for blood donations click here to find a location and register to donate

Welcome back to our Local and National Sponsors that make this possible. 

2011 Pink DIAMOND Sponsor

Kroger is returning as our Pink Diamond Sponsor in 2012 to help in the fight to end breast cancer!!

Join us for the Susan G. Komen West Virginia Affiliate Race for the Cure®  May 5, 2012!

The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Series, the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. Since its inception in 1983, the Komen Race for the Cure series has grown from one local Race with 800 participants to a global series of more than 120 Races with more than 1 million people expected to participate since 2009.

The Komen Race for the Cure is a unique event, designed and implemented to promote positive awareness, education and early detection of breast cancer.  It has proved to be an enormously effective way to reach many women and men with the message that breast cancer is not necessarily fatal if mammography and breast self-exam become routine. As well as being a road race for runners, the Komen Race for the Cure is an emotionally charged event that attracts many first timers and recreational runners. The Komen Race for the Cure is an opportunity for thousands of women, men and their families, running or walking, to spread the breast cancer message within their communities.

Up to 75 percent of the funds raised at the Race remain here in the Komen West Virginia Affiliate to provide breast health research, diagnostics, screening, treatment, services and education for uninsured or underinsured women.  The remaining 25 percent goes to fund national research to discover the causes of breast cancer and, ultimately, its cures.

Why we need your support:

Every step counts! Your donation provides women and men in the Komen West Virginia Affiliate with services that have literally saves lives. You help make the following programs possible:

• Free mammograms and diagnostics
• Medical treatment for qualified breast cancer patients who cannot afford care, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation
• Support services including support groups, assistance with finding financial resources, prescription refills and transportation to medical appointments
• Education about the warning signs of breast cancer, methods of early detection and the latest treatment options
• Cutting edge research to find a cure for breast cancer

Up to 75 percent of net proceeds are used for local programs like those listed above, with 25 percent used to fund breast cancer research.