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Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure: Largest Breast Cancer Foundation

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  • Susan Goodman Komen was born

    Susan Goodman Komen was born

    Komen was born in Peoria, Illinois
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  • Susan was diagnosed with breast cancer

    Susan was diagnosed with breast cancer

  • Susan dies of breast cancer

    Susan dies of breast cancer

  • First Race for the Cure

    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

    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 and national race

    First co-ed race in Wichita, Kansas. 1st National "Race for the Cure" held in Washington DC.
  • Pink Ribbons became Iconic

    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 host race in honor of Susan Koman

    57 cities now hosted the Komen Race for the Cure
  • First Race held outside US

    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 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

    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

    Donations through Texting

    Susan G. Komen for the Cure launched a mobile donating campaign, allowing donations to be accepted via text messages.
  • 25th Anniversary

    25th Anniversary

  • Race held in Isreal

    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 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.