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By Komen Denver, May 18, 2010 10:48 am

Registration for the Komen Denver Race For The Cure is now open!

Participants can register online and Sponsors can get more information at www.komendenver.org.

The 5K run/walk, sponsored by the Denver Metropolitan Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is Denver’s largest event for breast health and breast cancer awareness and education. Over 54,000 people participated in last year’s Race and more than $2 million was raised.

WHEN: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3rd

WHERE: The Pepsi Center

“The Denver Race is always one of the biggest in the country,” said Michele Ostrander, executive director of the Denver Affiliate. “It’s a fun event; it’s a celebration. It is also a great chance to support our mission – to end breast cancer in our life times – a goal that could quite literally change the world as we know it.”

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By Komen Denver, October 6, 2009 11:32 am

With nearly 54,000 people participating in the 2009 Komen Denver Race for the Cure, we only get glimpses into their stories with their t-shirts, signs and smiles. We wanted to share some of the blog recaps about the Race for the Cure because it gives insight into why we race, and who these participants are (especially the guy running in pink body paint!) We hope you enjoy their stories as much as we do.

Jenn brought her grandmother Audrey, a breast cancer survivor of 34 years. As Jen says, “I was so amazed to see how many people went out of their way to tell her thank you, or to tell her how much courage she gave them.” Micah Sneed met his fundraising goal for the Race, and thus, had to complete the Race in pink body paint. Check his blog to see the proof. Linda ran in honor of her sister Brenda, a breast cancer survivor. As she says, “Bottom line, my sister has taught me how to LIVE.” Andrea ran on behalf of her co-worker Roberta, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Their team raised $760! Joy ran in celebration of her Grandma Swartz (BC survivor since 1985) and Rebecca Wertz (her Pastor’s wife, who just conquered her 2nd round of BC).

Lorri, a breast cancer survivor, participated along with Lorri’s Lovely Ladies. When she participated last year, her hair was just centimeters long and is now almost to her shoulders! Heather started training for the Race, which was a major accomplishment after undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer earlier this year. Her recap is a sweet testament to fortitude, friendship and family support. Her friend Sonja was the first female finisher in the Race. Sonja ran with a shaved head, which was in honor of her friend Amy, who is currently battling breast cancer. Read her full recap at Mile High Mamas.

Sarah and her friend have been doing the Race together for six years despite having babies and not living in the same state together. Preston and Paty participated for the third year with a new little one on the way! Jen raced with her sister Jamie! Jamie raced with her mom and Hannah. Cece said, “Every year I am in awe of the amount of people who are trying to make a difference.” Mia woke up at 6:30 am to make the Race. The Life of A Little Hippie participated in the Race again with friends and family. Amy, a breast cancer survivor, raised her fundraising goal to $1,000!

One blogger did Sleep In For the Cure and her mother is a 15-year survivor. As she said, “If she had not been so good about going to her regular annual check-ups and mammograms, it could have cost her her life.”

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By Komen Denver, September 9, 2009 7:39 am

Do you have a team yet for Race for the Cure? So far, more than 790 teams have been created.

To create a team, you’ll need 10 or more people to pre-register for the Race as a group. We encourage all teams to choose a catchy team name and create a team page to track how much money you raise as a group and individually. You also get chances to win team prizes!

Your Team members don’t have to participate in the same event on Race day. Team members can choose the event in which they want to participate. They can participate in the 5K Run, 5K Walk or even Sleep In for the Cure®!

Check out the team overview for more information! And if you’re looking for some name inspiration, check out some of these fun names below!

• Amber’s Rack Pack
• Annabelle’s Breast Friends
• CoCo’s Twin Peaks Crusaders
• Deb’s Hummers
• DENVER POST DEADLINE DIVAS
• Denver ZooMers
• Itty Bitty Titty Committee
• Jacqueline’s Fembots and Friends
• Julie’s Jewels
• MillerCoors BREW GOLDEN
• Milk Mamas
• Pinktastic
• Pirates of the Cure-abbean
• RE-joice for the Cure
• Save 2nd Base!
• Xceleracers
• North Campus Knockers

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By Komen Denver, August 6, 2009 8:29 am

Sue Klahr & Julie Hayes at the 2008 Race for the Cure

Meghan Pollard writes a touching tribute to Julie Hayes reminding us all why we Race for the Cure. Julie participated in the 2008 Race for the Cure and passed away five weeks later on Nov. 17, 2008. We’re honored to have this tribute to her on our blog.

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By Komen Denver, July 24, 2009 9:18 am

Yesterday 26 breast cancer survivors went to 9News to do promotional videos for Race for the Cure on Oct. 4, 2009. This is a snippet of what you’ll be able to see upcoming in 9News. It’s the story of Nicole Davis, a 25-year-old who was diagnosed while pregnant with her daughter Abigail. She’s still going through chemotherapy. Her story is a reminder that breast cancer hits at all ages.