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Aug 24, 2007 1:17 pm US/Eastern
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Komen NJ Race for the Cure
Lawrenceville, N.J. (Susan G. Komen) ―
On Sunday, October 14, 2007, the 14th Annual Komen NJ Race for the Cure® will be held at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, N.J.
The Race, hosted by Susan G. Komen for the Cure Central and South Jersey, includes a USTAF certified Women's and Men's 5K Run, a Co-Ed 2.5 and 1 mile walk, and Children's Fun Runs. The festivities begin at 8:30 am and the Race Day event registration fee is $30 for adults and $15 for children 10 and under. To pre-register for the Race, sign up to volunteer, or for more information go to www.komencsnj.org or call 609-896-1201.
Attracting over 20,000 participants, survivors and activists, the Race for the Cure is the largest 5K race in New Jersey. More than a walk and run, the Race brings together breast cancer survivors, loved ones, supportive community members, and local organizations for one cause – to save lives. It is a day of hope, remembrance, and inspiration for all.
After 13 years in the Princeton area, this is the first year that Six Flags will host the event. "We are so excited about this partnership with Six Flags. The new location is accessible to Komen supporters throughout our service area and will help the Race to continue to grow," stated Nancy Healey, Executive Director of Komen Central and South. In addition to hosting the event, Six Flags will offer half price admission to the theme park following the Race to any registered Race participant. Additionally, Six Flags will donate $5 from each admission purchased by race participants back to Komen. "This gives people the opportunity to make a day out of the Race. We anticipate our long-time supporters will follow up to Great Adventure as well as gain new participants."
This year's event is expected to raise $2.1 million dollars. The Race may be one day in October, but its impact is felt all year long. Founded on a promise, Susan G. Komen for the Cure works to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures. Of the net proceeds from the Race, 25% will support national breast cancer research programs and the remaining 75% will stay in the local community. Komen Central and South Jersey's vision is to reduce late stage diagnoses of breast cancer through aggressive education and screening initiatives throughout the affiliate's 13 county service area.
"We rely on the support of our sponsors, volunteers, team captains and donors to make the Race a success and are truly grateful for their continued support," said Healey. Local Race sponsors include Six Flags Great Adventure, L'Oreal Paris, Women's Club of Westlake, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Dick's Sporting Goods, Johnson & Johnson, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Commerce Bank, Abraxis BioScience, SES Americom, LifeCell, sanofi-aventis, Waterford Crystal, and Norvartis Oncology.
About the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Central and South Jersey
More than $15 million dollars have been put back into the communities of the 13 counties that make up the service area of Susan G. Komen for the Cure Central and South Jersey. Komen Central funds breast health education and research programs investing nearly $1.5 million in 2007 into the local community. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure Central and South Jersey, breast health or breast cancer, visit www.komencsnj.org or call 609-896-1201.
About Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags, Inc., founded in 1961, is the world's largest regional theme park company. Six Flags, Inc. is a publicly-traded corporation (NYSE: SIX) headquartered in New York City. Six Flags Great Adventure, the largest Six Flags park in the system, is one of three properties located in New Jersey and also feature the Wild Safari and Hurricane Harbor.
(Susan G. Komen)