More than 170,000 ran, walked or volunteered for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure Sunday, September 30th throughout Canada. The run/walk raised $23.4 million for breast cancer research, education and awareness programs. Runs took place in 53 locations across the country. Participants had the choice of running or walking a 1K or a 5K.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer for Candian women. One woman in nine is anticipated to be diagnosed with breast cancer in Canada. However, mortality rates are the lowest they have ever been since the 1950’s. With early detection and treatment, 5,300 women of 22,300 diagnosed with breast cancer will die.

The Run for the Cure is Canada’s largest volunteer-based, single-day fundraiser for breast cancer.

Source: Edmonton Journal, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Run for the Cure