For 15 years, the Race for the Cure^® annual 5K walk/run has been taking steps to raise money to fund local breast cancer programs and to help find a cure for breast cancer. With more than 19,000 participants expected, the Race is the single largest charitable 5K in Tarrant County. Komen Race for the Cure is the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world.

Your donation provides women and men in Tarrant County with services that have literally saved lives. You help make the following programs possible:

• Low-cost mammograms
• Medical treatment for qualified breast cancer patients who cannot afford care including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.
• Support services including support groups, assistance with finding financial resources, prescription refills, and transportation to medical appointments.
• Education about the warning signs of breast cancer, methods of early detection, and the latest treatment options.
• Cutting edge research to find a cure for breast cancer.

Up to 75% of net proceeds are used for local programs like those listed above, with 25% used to fund breast cancer research.