Spirit and courage filled Waterfront Park Saturday morning as thousands flocked to the Louisville Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Nearly 9000 people gathered to Race for the Cure. The Komen Race for the Cure is the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, with well over 1 million participants since 2005. The Komen Race for the Cure Series 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. The Komen Louisville Race for the Cure is held at Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. It's a celebration to honor survivors, a special time to remember those who have lost their battles with breast cancer, and a safe, fun event filled with music, food, and opportunities to learn more about breast cancer and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.. The day of events included a Survivor Celebration and Parade of Pink, a 5K race and a mile family walk. Awards were handed out around 10:15 a.m. including 5K winner Mark Biros and Amy Doolittle-Cride. Organizers say the event raised over $600,000 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Up to 75% of the net income from the Komen Louisville Race for the Cure stays in the local community to fund breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment projects. A minimum of 25% of the net income from the Komen Louisville Race for the Cure supports the Komen for the Cure Award and Research Grant Programs, which fund groundbreaking breast cancer research, meritorious awards, and educational and scientific conferences around the world.
