Two Birds With One Stone: Race For The Cure

This is one of those great recommendations that fits within two of our Share The Flow categories.  The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is a great way to do something healthy while helping others.  All that you need to do is set aside a few hours one morning of the year to get some great exercise.  The Susan G. Komen foundation and the Race for the Cure has gained international recognition.  But for those who know the organization, but know little about it, here is the story from the foundation's website:

"Susan G. Komen fought breast cancer with her heart, body and soul. Throughout her diagnosis, treatments, and endless days in the hospital, she spent her time thinking of ways to make life better for other women battling breast cancer instead of worrying about her own situation. That concern for others continued even as Susan neared the end of her fight. Moved by Susan’s compassion for others and committed to making a difference, Nancy G. Brinker promised her sister that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever.

That promise is now Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the global leader of the breast cancer movement, having invested more than $1 billion since inception in 1982. As the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, we’re working together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®, and generous contributions from our partners, sponsors and fellow supporters, we have become the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world."

The Race for the Cure is a series of 5K runs and fitness walks aimed at raising awareness and money for the fight against breast cancer.  It is for people of all ages and fitness levels and happens in just about every city across the United States.  Funds raised go to support local community breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatments.  Currently, over 100 races occur across the country.  

For more information, check out the Race for the Cure website.