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To honor and recognize the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure and the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Series for raising funds to support research to end breast cancer once and for all.
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WHEREAS, the Columbus Affiliate of Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure recently directed $1.5 million to fund 26 programs that will provide thousands of local women and men with vital breast health education, screening, and treatment throughout the next year; and
WHEREAS, the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure is now in its 23rd year and has grown from 875 participants to nearly 40,000 walkers and runners, making it the largest Komen race in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure will take place on Saturday, May 16th, at 8:45 a.m. -- with the Survivor Ceremony kicking off the festivities at 8 a.m.; and
WHEREAS, the money raised will be used to support local 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 Think Pink this month and support the effort to end 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 and the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Series; further, we honor our community's breast cancer survivors, those who have succumbed to the disease, and the family and friends who stood by them, for their determination and courage.