More than 61,000 participants joined the Komen Race for the Cure in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, October 7th. This is the fifteenth year for the event. The Denver, CO Komen Race for the Cure is considered to be one of the largest in the country.

The walk is not just about fundraising, but also a chance to experience for those battling breast cancer to share in the hope and inspiration of other breast cancer survivors. The walk is also to honor those who have lost their lives battling the disease.

“When you look out and you see a sea of pink, you can’t be anything but inspired and so grateful that there’s so many survivors here.”

Survivors have advice for other women recently diagnosed with the disease. “Don’t succumb to it. Just say, I’m not dying from this.”

The event is anticipated to raise more than $3 million dollars for breast cancer research, treatment and also education programs.

Source: the CW2.com