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To Celebrate the 2023 Komen Columbus Race for the Cure being Held on May 20th and Recognize the Work of the Susan G. Komen Foundation
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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 Race for the Cure is the Susan G. Komen Foundation’s signature fundraising event, raising just under $11.5M for breast cancer research and patient assistance efforts in 2022 alone; and,
WHEREAS, the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure will take place on Saturday, May 20; 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, the fundraising goal for the 2023 Komen Columbus Race for the Cure is $1M, and such monies will be used to continue the advocacy and research efforts of the Susan G. Komen foundation; 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 cour...
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