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Susan Goodman Komen was born
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Susan was diagnosed with breast cancer
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Susan dies of breast cancer
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First Race for the Cure
In honor of Susan, her family put on a 5k race to raise money for breast cancer research. This was the very first race in Dallas Texas and had about 800 runners participate -
First race held outside of original Texas
This was the first race for the Cure held outside of Tezas. It was held in Peoria, Illinois. This was also Susan's birthplace. -
First co-ed and national race
First co-ed race in Wichita, Kansas. 1st National "Race for the Cure" held in Washington DC. -
Pink Ribbons became Iconic
First pink ribbons were distributed to recognize breast cancer survivors at the Komen New York City "Race for the Cure." -
57 cities host race in honor of Susan Koman
57 cities now hosted the Komen Race for the Cure -
First Race held outside US
Race was held in Costa Rica. The National Race for the Cure becomes and remains largest registered 5k in the world. -
First International Komen Race in Italy
First International Komen Race for the Cure in Rome, Italy. More than a million people crossed the finish line in a single series -
1.3 million participate in 100 races
More than 1.3 million people particpated in more than 100 races around US and in 2 foreign countries. -
Donations through Texting
Susan G. Komen for the Cure launched a mobile donating campaign, allowing donations to be accepted via text messages. -
25th Anniversary
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Race held in Isreal
Jerusalem, Isreal held first Race for the Cure. Over 5,000 people were involved in the historic event -
WWE Partnership
WWE formed a partnership to promote breast cancer awareness. Pink ropes, PSAs, and pink ribbons were seen throught the arena. WWE donated $1 million to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
