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To recognize the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure® for celebrating 27 years of “Racing for Cures,” in the community, exceptional fundraising, and groundbreaking breast cancer research
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WHEREAS, The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Series is the world’s largest, most successful fundraising and educational event for breast cancer. The race series includes more than 140 events on four continents, with over one million participants coming together every year to take part in the fight against breast cancer; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1993 the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure has grown from 875 participants to more than 20,000 walkers and runners, making it the largest Komen Race for the Cure in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure will take place on Saturday, May 18th 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 for celebrating 27 years; 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.