Gossip Corner: Race For The Cure Denver

You can now support the mission of the Denver Metropolitan Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure with the click of a mouse, by using our secure online donation form.

Walkers take part in the 5-kilometer race during the Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure in Denver today.

Komen Denver Race for the Cure 2008!

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Series raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease.

Race organizers believe that the Denver event will net more than $3 million for breast cancer research, education, treatment and screening programs.

Race Day: Register on Race Day from 6 a.m – 9 a.m.

• Auraria Pkwy from Colfax to 14th Street.

The Affiliate’s mission to carry out the mission of its National organization — to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease through advancing research, education, screening and treatment.

“OCTOBER 5th DENVER RACE FOR THE CURE!!!!”

Before Convio, we weren’t maximizing our potential to raise funds nor communicating effectively with our constituents.

Hello ~ I just popped in to thank you for being my friend & to send some hugs!

On Sunday, September 21, hundreds of breast cancer survivors, advocates, community leaders, health care professionals and decision makers gathered at the zoo to raise awareness about breast cancer and discuss closing the health care gap in Colorado.

— Sleep in for the Cure, a program where participants sign up but don’t show up on Race day.

Online registration has finished, however you can still fill out a paper registration and join Team KBCO as well.

Should a lump be found, follow up with a health care professional, ASAP!

This year, with the help of Caruso Kitchens, the Race is helping pledge earners “pay it forward” to themselves and those in need in the community.

With funds raised by the Komen Race for the Cure Series, the Komen organization with its Affiliate Network is able to fund breast cancer research grants, meritorious awards and community outreach programs.

— A Pink Tie Affair at Invesco Field, featuring the Pink flamingos.

Charity Navigator, a leading independent charity evaluator, has awarded Susan G. Komen for the Cure a four out of four star rating.

The Affiliate continually strives to meet this mission through three core activities — education, fundraising and grant making.

A two-time breast cancer survivor, Maya is currently dealing with lymphedema and undergoing physical therapy.

About 75 percent of the net money raised by the Race is given back to the Denver metro area in the form of grants to area not-for-profits who provide breast health and breast cancer education and screening and treatment programs.

This website was designed and is maintained by Rock Solid Design.

Look for K-9s for the Cure in the spring of 2009!

Don’t delay, register now and get started on raising pledges and you could win a kitchen update courtesy of Caruso Kitchens!

The Denver Race for the Cure is known as one of the most successful breast cancer fundraisers in the nation… well done.

The top three female breast cancer survivor finishers were Diane Groff, Susan Perrigo and Bev Veals.

The Komen Denver Affiliate turns the Denver Zoo pink!

Make it a full house at this year’s Pink Tie Affair™!

You can still sign up for the biggest 5K run/walk and 1-mile fun walk in Colorado!