The Pheonix, AZ Komen Race for the Cure will be held on Sunday, October 14th. This is the fifteenth annual Komen Race for the Cure event. Funds raised will benefit breast cancer research. They expect to have approximately 40,000 participants at the event.

“The Race for the Cure is to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Seventy-five percent of the money raised will stay right here in Arizona, 25 percent will fund breast cancer research,” said Pat Elder, executive director of the Komen foundation.

The race will begin near the State Capitol. The event includes three 5K events and also a one-mile “fun run” or walk.

The Pheonix, AZ Komen Race for the Cure has raised $11 million for breast cancer research and education since 1993.

Source: News 92.3 KTAR