Race for the Cure is moving to Montrose for 20th anniversary

Susan G. Komen Chicagoland's Mother's Day Race for the Cure will celebrate its 20th anniversary Sunday, May 14, with moves from Grant Park and Lombard to an iconic lakefront location - Montrose Harbor.

Komen Chicago encourages participants to sign up for the race at www.komenchicago.org and make an immediate impact in the fight to save lives by committing to raise $180, the average cost of a mammogram in the Chicago area.

Funds raised through Race for the Cure will help achieve the goal of reducing the current number of breast cancer deaths by 50 percent in the U.S. by 2026.

The race enables Komen Chicago to provide lifesaving screenings for those who can't otherwise afford them, fund national research and empower people with knowledge.

More than 1,000 Chicago area women and men die each year from breast cancer. There is a large disparity in the city, with the mortality rate of African-American women being 40 percent higher than white women.

"If you join Race for the Cure, you can be someone's hero and help us close this gap," says Bonnie Gordon, Komen Chicago executive director.

In celebration of the 20th anniversary and the move to Montrose, this year's Race for the Cure will be bigger and better than ever and feature exciting additions, including:

• An optional Shades of Pink Powder Path;

• Recognition of 20 More than Pink Heroes for the 20th anniversary, who will lead the Survivor Parade;

• The National Pink Cape Campaign for anyone who raises $180 to receive a pink cape to wear as a symbol of commitment to the fight to save lives.

The Chicago Mother's Day Race for the Cure will feature one 5K Fun Run/Walk, with registration fees of $40 for adults; $35 for survivors; and $25 for kids (ages 4 or younger are free). Registration is open. Participants can start or join a team or register as an individual at chicagoland.info-komen.org.

Susan G. Komen's promise is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by energizing science to find cures, ensuring quality care for all and empowering people with knowledge.

Komen Chicago donates 75 percent of net funds raised to community grants, dedicating the remaining 25 percent to national research.

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