OVERVIEW
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Since July of 2000, our annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® has been our biggest fund raiser.  It is held in conjunction with the Community Action 4th of July celebrations, on a Saturday before the 4th of July.

• EVENTS - Participants may choose to run in the 5K, walk a 5K or walk a 1 mile course with commemorative t-shirts to all along with eligibility for door prizes.  5K Runners also receive age group awards.  If they can’t participate physically or cannot attend, people may enter as a Spirit Runner and still support the event, be eligible for door prizes and get the t-shirt.  In addition, Kiwanis sponsors Kids for the Cure® races on the track at age appropriate distances with special goody bags for participants.
• TEAMS may be formed of people entered in any of the events for additional competitive spirit and awards.  Categories are Commercial, Community Group, and Family/Friends.
• BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS are recognized with a special pink t-shirt and cap (gray for men) courtesy of Zeta Tau Alpha and have special treats and drawings just for them in the Survivor Tent on Race Day.  They may also have an photo taken near the tent, alone or with significant supporters.  A whole group photo is taken just before the 5K Run and later mailed to each participant.
• REGISTRATION Participants are encouraged to enter online or they may choose to download and mail an entry form.  Paper forms are also available at many local businesses.
• FUNDRAISING - Friends for the Cure®  are those who collect extra donations and are eligible for additional thank you premiums and prizes.  People can donate online or by mail, in general, in support of a participant, and/or to honor someone touched by breast cancer.
• SPONSORS – We are greatly appreciative of our local sponsors without whose contributions or in-kind support this event could not be held.
• GRANTS – Up to 75% of net profits is granted to local entities for breast cancer programs. At least 25% goes directly to the Komen Research and Awards program.
• Our vision: A world without breast cancer