Tyler

Registration continues for the 10th annual Susan G. Komen Tyler Race for the Cure?, to be held Saturday at Bergfeld Park on South Broadway Avenue.

“The Komen Race Series is the world’s largest and most successful education and fundraising event for breast cancer. The race attracts people of all ages and fitness levels. Although most participants choose to walk or jog, elite runners are also drawn to this event. All Komen Race for the Cure? courses are certified by USA Track and Field. The first 5,000 registrants are guaranteed a T-shirt,” Komen Tyler media relations chair Ellen Peirce said.

Breast cancer survivors are celebrated through the National Breast Cancer Survivor Recognition Program.

“Breast cancer survivors who wish to be recognized wear complimentary pink caps and T-shirts. In addition, all participants are encouraged to wear ‘In Memory Of’ and ‘In Honor Of’ back signs, honoring loved ones for their strength and courage. This is one of the signature traditions that makes the Komen Race for the Cure Series so unique,” Mrs. Peirce said.

Children, ages 12 and younger, can register for $15. All registered children, ages 8 and under, are invited to participate in the kid’s dash at 7:45 a.m. All will receive an award.

“Since this marks the race’s 10th anniversary, it is even more meaningful. The additional benefit could add up to more than $500,000 for breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment,” Mrs. Peirce said

Pre-registration locations and times are:

Today: Broadway Square Mall, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information about the Komen Tyler Race for the Cure?, visit www.komentyler.org or call the local affiliate office at 903-561-6992.

Susan G. Komen Co-Chair Kristin Goodman, left, talks with Karen Durham, Grants Chair at the registration at the Broadway Square Mall Thursday. About 50 people registered Thursday morning bring the total to around 4,500.
((Staff Photo By Herb Nygren Jr.))