Registration is underway for the 10th annual Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race for the Cure June 1 at Seahawks Stadium.
Seventy-five percent of the net proceeds will remain in the Puget Sound area to benefit medically undeserved women, while the remaining 25 percent will be sent to the Komen Foundation’s National Research Program. In 2002, $1.4 million was awarded to grant recipients in the region to fund breast health outreach and education, screening, treatment and support services, clinical trial education and national research projects.
Events include a 1K Tot Trot, 1 mile co-ed walk, 5K women’s only run, 5K wheelchair race, 5K co-ed run, 5K co-ed walk and a survivors’ parade and awards ceremony.
The grant prize is two roundtrip air tickets on American Airlines/American Eagle to any destination in the United States.
Volunteers are needed for the pre-race and race day events. The race is a USATF certified 5 kilometer course. The 5K women’s and co-ed run will timed and recorded.
Individuals may register in person through May 31 at Gold’s Gym in Bothell (18524 Bothell-Everett Highway, 425-486-2805) or G.I. Joe’s in Lynnwood (19310 60th Ave. W, 425-672-7615).
You may register online at www.seattleraceforcure.org. Day of the race registration will take place from 7-10 a.m. inside Seahawks Stadium. Fees are $30 for adults and $15 for children.
For more information on the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, check out www.komen.org.
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