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To honor and recognize the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure® for raising money to fund groundbreaking breast cancer research around the world and fund breast health community programs
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WHEREAS, Susan G. Komen Columbus® began in 1993 by a group of motivated and hardworking volunteers. Komen Columbus, has raised more than $27 million; $16 million of that has been granted to support local programs, $280,000 in targeted small grants that will make a profound life-saving impact to thousands of women and men with breast health screening, education, and treatment throughout the year; and
WHEREAS, the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure is now in its 26th year and has grown from 875 participants to more than 33,000 walkers and runners, making it one of the largest Komen Race for the Cure in the United States; and
WHEREAS, During the 2013-2014 fiscal year, Komen Columbus was recognized as Affiliate of the Year by a global organization and the Columbus Race will take place on Saturday, May 19th 2018 in the heart of the Capital City; and
WHEREAS, the money raised will be used to support local breast health programs in Komen Columbus' 30-county service area, including education, breast health screening, and treatment; funds will also be used to support global research to find cures for breast cancer; and
WHEREAS, we encourage everyone to register and fundraise for the Komen Race for the Cure so that one day we can celebrate finding cures for breast cancer; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council recognizes the runners, walkers, and supporters of Komen Columbus Race for the Cure; further, we celebrate our community's breast cancer survivors, honor those who have succumbed to the disease, and support the family and friends who stood by them, for their determination and courage.