RALEIGH, -- This year's Triangle Race for the Cure is working to raise significant funds and awareness for breast health programs, celebrating breast cancer survivorship and honoring those who have lost their battle with the disease. The race is unique in that 100 percent of the net proceeds are allocated to their mission to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in their communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
According to Susan G. Komen® and Komen North Carolina Triangle to the Coast®, 75 percent of the net income they raise stays in their community to help fund local programs offering breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment. They say the remaining 25 percent of the net income supports the Susan G. Komen® Research Grants Program, which provided The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina Central University in collaboration with Duke University $3 million in research grants this year.
The Triangle Race for the Cure is locally presented by the Duke Cancer Institute. It's taking place on Saturday, May 6, at Frontier in Research Triangle Park. They're offering a number of races for people of all abilities, as well as live music, a survivor's celebration, a Family Fun Zone with a Bouncy House, Slap Shot, a Kids Dash, a one-mile fun run and a Tailgate Zone with 12 local food trucks and three local breweries.
Race Details:
7:30 a.m.: Competitive 5k Race
7:30 a.m.: Tailgate Zone goes live
8:15 a.m.: Survivor Celebration
9:00 a.m.: Recreational 5k Race
To register or to learn more information visit their website.