The 11th Annual Komen Wabash Valley Race for the Cure was held on Saturday, October 6th in Terre Haute, Indiana. The 5K race had 2,000 participants. Since the event began, the Komen Wabash Valley Affiliate has raised more than $1 million. The national Susan G. Komen Foundation has raised more than $1 billion.

“We are very proud and honored to host the Race for the Cure for the past 11 years,” Dr. David Baer, President of SMWC said. Terre Haute Mayor Kevin Burke also spoke and actually ran in the race, after officially proclaiming it Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Day.

Seventy-five percent of the funds raised will be used for breast cancer projects in the Wabash Valley. The remaining funds are returned to the national organization.

After the opening ceremonies, a Survivor Parade was held. Nearly 200 survivors were honored. Survivors had 1 to 33 years of survivorship. Most participated in the race.

Source: Indiana Statesman