By the time you read this I should be deep into my race at the “Race for the Cure” going on in downtown Las Vegas, so we thought we would change it up a bit as this weeks blog is all about the breasts….kinda….
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Series® originated in1983 in Dallas, Texas, USA, and is recognized as the world’s largest and most successful series of 5K run/fitness walk events designed to raise public awareness of breast cancer. When Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen® organized the first Komen Race for the Cure in 1983 in Dallas, she didn’t know that her revolutionary concept would be so popular. From the first event’s 800 participants, the concept has now expanded to annual Races that attract more than 1.5 million participants in more than 150 locations globally.
Thanks to the interest, hard work and collaboration of a variety of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), governmental agencies, and individuals who want to make a difference in breast cancer mortality rates, Komen Race for the Cure events are being organized in places throughout the world Ambassador Brinker never dreamed of 30 years ago. Today they are expecting 13,000 participants which is an amazing number… So is all of this awareness are we closer to finding a cure ?…
Since 1990, breast cancer mortality has decreased by 34 percent. This decline is due to improved breast cancer treatment and early detection .
As mammography screening rates have increased, more cases of breast cancer have been found at earlier stages, when chances of survival are highest.
In 2014, they expect to have approximately 13 international Races in 8 countries with more than 150 Races globally. International Komen Race for the Cure events are unique in each country, however they all share the common goal of a world without breast cancer.
Its still a slow process and the cure is yet to be found for all, but without awareness we couldn’t have gotten as far as we have…No doubt we have a long way to go but with constant awareness and support the cure is around the corner…… Have a great week everyone… I’ll post pictures on next week blog…. off to the Race!
……..peace
………………james