Susan G. Komen San Diego’s 22nd annual Race for the Cure raised more than $800,000 on Sunday for breast cancer prevention, treatment and research.
More than 9,000 people participated in the 5K race in Balboa Park, including 200 dogs decked out in pink and 400 event volunteers.
“Every year, the Race for the Cure brings together women, men and children who have lived a similar journey, creating a community of love and compassion like no other,” said Shaina Gross, president and CEO of Susan G. Komen San Diego.
“Through the generosity of our local community, Komen San Diego can continue reducing the current number of breast cancer deaths by 50 percent in the U.S. by 2026. The race is a powerful reminder that now is the time to take action against breast cancer,” she added.
Funds raised help the nonprofit organization provide free mammograms, biopsies, ultrasounds, care coordination, education, and financial assistance for breast cancer patients’ most critical needs during treatment.
In San Diego, six women a day are diagnosed with breast cancer and one woman a day passes away from this disease.
Since its inception in 1995, Susan G. Komen San Diego has invested more than $19.6 million in global breast cancer research and local breast health services. The national Komen organization is the largest funder of breast cancer research outside of the U.S. government and much of that investment has been awarded to scientists in San Diego.
