This past Saturday in City Park, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation hosted its annual New Orleans Race for the Cure! The Komen foundation aims to reduce the number of deaths in America due to metastatic breast cancer by half before 2026. Efforts towards this reduction include funding research into metastatic breast cancer prevention, identification and treatment. The foundation also supports cancer patients and survivors, helping all to access quality and equitable healthcare. Every year, the Komen foundation funds 212,324 breast cancer screenings, 41,695 diagnosis, 37,196 treatment assistances, and funds over 500 clinical trials. Races for the Cure are held nationally, and survivors, their loved ones, and many community members get involved to help participate and raise money for the Susan G. Komen foundation. This year’s New Orleans Race for the Cure raised $103,434.

The environment at the race was cheerful as thousands showed up to race with their families, friends, coworkers and loved ones! Teams were see together with matching costumes and t-shirts in support of and in memory of those with breast cancer. Six Newman seniors participated in this event. Arriving early in the morning, Anjaleah Domino, Bailey Nelson, Diamond Holmes, and Shereese Verret volunteered at the event! They helped racers to make signs telling who they ran for, and supporting activities at the tent for survivors. Emma Freeman and Camille Patton ran in the race. Overall, it was a positive experience for these seniors! 

If you would like to get involved with the Komen foundation, you can join next year’s Race for the Cure, join a 3 day walk (an event in which participants raise $2,300 and walk 60 miles over 3 days), or donate. Information on all of these can be found at here!