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Triangle Race for the Cure Susan G. Komen Virtual Event Funds Breast Cancer Fight
TRIANGLE cure RACE FOR THE
SUSAN G. KOMEN VIRTUAL EVENT IN SEPTEMBER 2020 FUNDS BREAST CANCER FIGHT
By KRISTA PARK BERRY
Susan G. Komen NC Triangle to the Coast’s 24th Annual Triangle Race for the Cure will be virtual, rather than in-person this year. Originally planned for May 2, 2020, at The Frontier at RTP in Research Triangle Park, the event will now take place as a virtual event on Sept. 12, across multiple digital channels.
“As an organization dedicated to saving lives, it is so important to protect the health of our participants, many of whom are breast cancer survivors or are currently in treatment for the disease,” said Krista Park Berry, executive director at Komen NC Triangle to the Coast. “Therefore, we will be leveraging technology this year to ensure we can race together – even if we can’t be together – because breast cancer is not canceled.”
Komen noted that the Race for the Cure, which is presented locally by Duke Cancer Institute, serves two important purposes – it is a critical fundraiser that fuels Komen’s breast cancer research and patient support efforts, and it provides all those touched by breast cancer the opportunity to become a part of a compassionate community committed to making a difference in the fight against breast cancer.
“While it is disappointing we can’t be together in person this year at the Susan G. Komen Triangle Race for the Cure, we want to thank all of the virtual participants for keeping the passion and purpose of this event moving forward,” said Michael Kastan, MD, Ph.D., executive director of Duke Cancer Institute. “Together, we remain committed to advancing research toward a cure for breast cancer.”
Komen NC Triangle to the Coast will bring this virtual event to life using live video, motivational content, and a variety of activities to help create an engaging, memorable, and inspiring virtual experience, recognizing both sponsors and participants. The Survivor/ Thriver Celebration, sponsored by UNC Health, will also take place virtually as a way to connect local breast cancer survivors and patients living with metastatic disease.
There is no fee to register for the virtual fundraising event this year or to access the online fundraising tools. Any registration fees made prior to this transition will now count towards a participant’s personal or team fundraising goal.
To register for the virtual event, visit komennctc.org/race or call 919-493-2873 for assistance.
Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest breast cancer organization, funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit while providing real-time help to those facing the disease. Krista Park Berry Executive Director of Susan G. Komen NC Triangle to the Coast.
24TH ANNUAL TRIANGLE RACE FOR THE CURE
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9 am; Saturday, Sept. 12 Virtual Fundraising Event Susan G. Komen NC Triangle to the Coast 919-810-4511, komennctc.org
As an organization dedicated to saving lives, it is so important to protect the health of our participants, many of whom are breast cancer survivors or are currently in treatment for the disease. Therefore, we will be leveraging technology this year to ensure we can race together – even if we can’t be together – because breast cancer is not canceled.
KRISTA PARK BERRY, Executive Director Komen NC Triangle to the Coast.
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