Race for the Cure Team Captain Workshops Set

2010's San Diego Race for the Cure is set for Sunday, November 7! 

Whether you are new to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure or an old pro, your journey begins here.  A Team Captain Workshop willl provide you with all the information and inspiration you need to make a difference in San Diego.  Join us!  You'll be inspired to take the first step!

Thursday, June 17 at 7:30  RSVP here
Saturday, June 26 at 10 a.m.  RSVP here

Why is the Race for the Cure so important to San Diego County?

Since launching the breast cancer movement 25 years ago, Komen for the Cure has transformed the culture – bringing breast cancer out of the closet – changing how the world talks about and treats this devastating disease. During the journey, it was often controversial and considered inappropriate to discuss diseases of the breast openly.  We have come a long way, but face new challenges.  Many underserved women find breast cancer at a later and more aggressive stage and have a higher mortality rate.  To end breast cancer forever, we must reach out and provide education, screening and treatment programs beyond traditional realms – to save lives and have a real impact on underserved and uninsured populations touched by breast cancer.   We do that by raising funds – primarily through the Race for the Cure®.  

Since 1995, we have raised about $8.5 million for local uninsured women.  Currently, we do not provide funds to Planned Parenthood in San Diego. I’ve attached a copy of the local organizations who currently receive funds from Susan G. Komen for the Cure in San Diego.  Of every dollar raised in San Diego County, up to 75% stays here; 25% funds international breast cancer research.