More than 4000 people participated in the 12th Annual Komen Maine Race for the Cure.  A sea of pink could be seen running, walking or cheering to honor or encourage their mothers, sisters or aunts, who are fighting a battle against breast cancer or have survived after it or else died due to it.

According to the organizers, this year they had raised more than $ 200,000 as donations. Survivors wore pink T-shirts, except for two male survivors who were in gray while supporters wore white, with pink lettering. Many lucky survivors also wore pink hats with pink ribbons.  

The first Susan G. Komen Race was organized 25 years ago in Dallas, Texas. In the present times more than 100 races are held worldwide to support breast cancer research. During the past 12 years, the Maine Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure has raised more than $1 million for in-state treatment, screenings and education.  $350,000 has been sent to the national Komen for the Cure Awards and Research Grant Program.

Dr. Patricia Deisler, honorary chair of the event said, “The race won’t end until we have a cure.”
“Our goal as a group is to get to everyone who needs it,” she said, adding that people should not have to choose between food, heat and medical care.