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Thousands turn out for Race for the Cure

By Julie Hutchinson, Special to the Rocky

Published October 5, 2008 at 6:41 p.m.

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Carol Baars, an 11 year survivor from Littleton, walks with her family before the start of the Race for the Cure breast cancer 5K run/walk on Sunday, October 5, 2008 in Denver, Colo.

Preston Gannaway © The Rocky

Carol Baars, an 11 year survivor from Littleton, walks with her family before the start of the Race for the Cure breast cancer 5K run/walk on Sunday, October 5, 2008 in Denver, Colo.

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A river of pink flooded downtown Denver this morning as more than 60,000 people ran and walked in the 16th annual Komen Race for the Cure to support people affected by breast cancer.

Among the participants was North High School senior Salvador Sonola, one of 25 North ROTC students to turn out for the race. "It is a good thing to do this," he said. "People want to help."

Jessica King, 31, an Aurora librarian diagnosed with multiple sclerosis nine years ago, rode in a scooter. She took part in support of her mother in law, a breast cancer survivor.

Since the first race in Dallas in 1982, the Komen Race for the Cure has grown to 100 races nationwide, with more than 1.4 million participants expected.

Nearly 62,000 people participated in the 2007 Denver Race, one of the largest footraces in Colorado history. Funds raised go to cancer research and community outreach.

Race officials said 1,400 volunteers helped stage today's event.

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  • October 5, 2008

    12:58 p.m.

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    Jennie writes:

    It was amazing and moving to be a part of this and see the sea of pink stretched across I-25.

  • October 5, 2008

    4:37 p.m.

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    KING writes:

    just shows you that once again government cant help the people that help themselves...this event is solely the success of private people coming together...take note

  • October 5, 2008

    6:40 p.m.

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    ddchili writes:

    Nice work Denver! I could not ask for a more gorgeous morning. Hope!

  • October 5, 2008

    11:36 p.m.

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    Jason writes:

    I think some guy is getting really rich off all that pink marketing campaign.

  • October 5, 2008

    11:46 p.m.

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    rj1967 writes:

    Find a cure??? Why bother when 60,000 people are willing to make some scammer a zillionaire with bogus running events.

  • October 6, 2008

    10:50 a.m.

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    leslieforlife writes:

    In a 2006 meeting, Colorado Right to Life asked SGK, "Why aren't women being told
    about the abortion breast cancer link"?

    Komen's Dana Brandorff replied, "We tend to focus on the cure . . . we're focusing our
    energies on that, rather than the preventative."

    An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!
    http://www.abortionbreastcancer.com

  • October 6, 2008

    12:56 p.m.

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    jamesdenver writes:

    Correct Simple. I'd like to see exactly what the people criticizing and complaining (like writing getting rich off pink nonsense) do for their communities and involve themselves with.

    Probably not much other than their selfish materialistic pursuits. Kudos to those who volunteered and worked hard to raise awareness.

    james http://www.futuregringo.com

  • October 6, 2008

    1:35 p.m.

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    B300 writes:

    It is great to see what we can do when we work together! It would be nice to see us work together to change our government as well!!