May 11, 2009 12:00 pm US/Eastern
Race For The Cure Leaves Thousands Inspired
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) ―
Cancer survivors made their way down the Art Museum steps to mark an emotional journal against breast cancer Sunday morning.
The even started at 7 a.m. and CBS3 Eyewitness News and CBS3.com were there throughout the day with extensive coverage.
The weather was perfect for the special day as family and friends donned in pink came together to celebrate the fight and to celebrate life.
The Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure attracts approximately 45,000 participants, over 95 local corporate sponsors, more than 20 local healthcare sponsors, and in 2007 raised over $3.5 million.
CBS3.com digital journalist, Nicole Brewer updated via Twitter and Skype while she participated.
CBS3.com featured a live feed on of the Race for the Cure coverage, including exclusive video and interviews.
The Philadelphia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, established in 2001,
serves the 13 counties of Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware,Lancaster, Lehigh,
Montgomery, Philadelphia, and York in Pennsylvania; Kent, New Castle, and Sussex
in Delaware; and Camden County in New Jersey.
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