Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Turns Fresno State Campus Pink

Oct 25, 2015 No Comments by

3,500 runners, walkers and supporters joined together to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer
Fresno, Calif., October 24, 2015 – Thousands of Central Valley runners and walkers joined together today on the Fresno State campus for the Susan G. Komen Central Valley Race for the Cure® in a show of solidarity in the fight against breast cancer. The Central Valley Affiliate will award 75% of Race net proceeds to community programs that promote breast health education and treatment locally, and 25% of the remaining proceeds will support breast cancer research. The event involved guests that included Fresno County Supervisor Henry Perea, City of Fresno Council Member Esmeralda Soria and event MC Stefani Booroojian.

“Our goal at Susan G. Komen® Central Valley is to empower women and men to take personal action to find a medical home so they can access breast cancer screening locally. Events that provide clinical breast exams, mammograms and health education all in the same day help ensure that local residents be diagnosed earlier so that breast cancer can be treated effectively,” said Sharon Johnson, executive director.

In addition to raising funds, participants celebrated with approximately 350 breast cancer survivors dressed in pink shirts, and honored those who have lost their battle with the disease. The event also included a US Track and Field certified 5-kilometer run and non­competitive walk around the campus and a children’s Kids for the Cure® area.

Cheryl Whisenhunt, DDS, a wife, mom, breast cancer survivor and member of Komen Central Valley’s Board of Directors was named as 2015 Honorary Team New Balance Survivor. She and Charyce Haynes formed The Bald and the Beautiful Team for the Komen Central Valley Race in 2008. This is the 7th year she has been Team Captain. For 6 straight years, The Bald and the Beautiful has come in first place in the Friends and Family category for the most members and survivors. Cheryl is being honored for her personal perseverance in the fight against breast cancer and for working with Komen Central Valley.

Through the grant award process, Susan G. Komen® Central Valley aids the community in various ways, including offering no-cost mammograms, financial assistance to breast cancer survivors, patient navigation and culturally diverse education programs, and diagnostic studies.

Sharon Johnson, Komen executive director states, “The generosity and support from the community enables us to provide local residents with care across the entire continuum: culturally competent outreach and education; diagnostic services and treatments; navigation through our complex medical system; temporary financial help for breast cancer survivors; research and more.”

For those who were unable to attend the Race, donations are being accepted until November 27, 2015. Details on donating are available by visiting www.komencentralvalley.org.

 

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