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SUSAN G. KOMEN CT RACE FOR THE CURE
Part of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Series

Susan G. Komen CT Race for the Cure
Date:
June 7, 2008
Location:
Historic Bushnell Park, Hartford, CT
Distance:
Kids' K and short race for tiny kids
Time:
8:00 a.m.
Ages:
13 and under
Cost:
$15
Contact:
info@komenct.org
Ann Hogan, Chair; John Byciewicz, Director
komenct.org
Other:
This is an outstanding event that has always included children. Also, free rides on the historic carousel and other kids' treats. Free admission. Fee for Race only. 15th annual Susan G. Komen Connecticut Race for the Cure® at historic Bushnell Park, in Hartford, Connecticut The Komen CT Race for the Cure is part of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Series, the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world. Since 1993, Susan G. Komen for the Cure®Connecticut's funding for statewide programs and Komen international breast cancer research funding -- together -- have made a stunning $17 million impact on Connecticut over 15 years. Not only has the Komen CT Affiliate made substantive distributions statewide to local breast cancer organizations and programs and to international research, but international research dollars are being funneled back into this state in a big way.

Komen for the Cure® Connecticut efforts alone are approaching $9 million -- $6.7 million distributed statewide to local breast health organizations and $2.2 million to Susan G. Komen for the Cure's® international Award and Research Grant Program. At the same time, Yale University, UCONN Health Center, and other organizations are among the institutions that have received more than $8 million from the international Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Award and Research Grants Program, in which the Connecticut Affiliate participates.

A new round of statewide awards are announced each spring in Hartford. In 2007, more than $650,000 was earmarked for 32 Connecticut organizations.

For more information on how you can become involved or register, visit www.komenct.org or call the Komen CT Race hotline: 860-728-5500. The Komen for the Cure® Connecticut Affiliate and Race offices are located in Hartford at Metro Center, 350 Church Street, Lobby Level, 06103.