Updated Nov. 3, 2017 at 8:42 p.m.
Grab your running shoes, Susan G. Komen San Diego’s 21st annual Race for the Cure is the county’s largest 5K and 1 mile walk/run. It will be held on Sunday, Nov. 5, at 8 a.m. in Balboa Park, with opening ceremonies beginning at 7:30 a.m.
When government funded programs or private insurance is unable to fulfill the community’s need, Komen San Diego steps in to fill the gaps for breast cancer patients. With the money raised from the Race for the Cure, Komen San Diego is able to cover costs for diagnostic mammograms, biopsies, ultrasounds, research, meal delivery, temporary financial aid, patient navigation, breast health education and advocacy.
“Six women a day are diagnosed with breast cancer in San Diego,” said Laura Farmer Sherman, affiliate advisor, Komen San Diego. “That’s where Komen San Diego comes in. The Race is our largest fundraiser of the year providing significant funding for women who are in need of life-saving services they may not otherwise be able to afford.”
When San Diegans participate, their donations go directly to help breast cancer patients in San Diego County, as well as toward research grants internationally. With more than $1.2 million invested this year alone, Komen San Diego is the only organization providing qualified women the free services they need for every step of the breast cancer journey.
Participating in the Race helps Komen San Diego provide the following free services to women in need in the community:
- Diagnostic mammograms, biopsies, MRI’s, ultrasounds and more for qualified women.
- Financial assistance to low income breast cancer patients for their most critical financial needs during treatment, such as co-pays, rent, utilities, transportation and more.
- Meal delivery for breast cancer patients and their entire families.
- Intensive patient navigation and care coordination.
- Mobile mammography.
- Advocacy and public policy.
- The world’s largest investment of breast cancer research—second only to the U.S. government. Since 1982, Susan G. Komen has invested more than $956 million to researchers in 49 states and 21 countries. There are 28 active Komen research grants in California totaling $16.1 million in funding. Currently in San Diego there is more than $2 million at work to find the cures!
“Each step taken at the Race means help and health for San Diegans fighting breast cancer,” Farmer Sherman said. “With the support of the local community and dedicated partners, we are working toward our mission of saving lives and putting an end to this devastating disease. Show up and stand up for our neighbors in need.”
EVENT DETAILS:
- Event: Susan G. Komen San Diego 21st Annual Race for the Cure
- Date: Sunday, Nov. 5
- Time: 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Location:Balboa Park; Start: 6th Ave. at Palm St.
Spectators are encouraged to avoid driving to the race and take MTS bus and Trolley services to Balboa Park. Day Passes are available on the Compass Cloud mobile ticketing app. Visit sdmts.com for more info.
- Registration/Web site: KomenSanDiego.org/race (Online registration is closed. In-person registration is available Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the race site, and Sunday beginning at 6:30 a.m.)
Registration rates are $10 off full price now through Labor Day.
