About the Foundation
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race for the Cure� Series raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. With funds raised by the Komen Race for the Cure� Series, the Komen Foundation with its Affiliate Network is able to fund breast cancer research, education and treatment programs in communities around the world. Since its origination in Dallas, Texas, in 1983, the Komen Race for the Cure� Series has grown from one local Race with 800 participants to a series of more than 100 Races with more than one million people expected to participate in 2006. This year marks the 16th Anniversary of the Komen New York City race for the Cure�. The Komen New York City Race for the Cure� had over 20,000 participants in 2005 and raised approximately $4 million.