The Komen Houston Race for the Cure® raises money each year to fund national research through the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Award and Research Grant Program.
WHAT: Komen Houston Race for the Cure®
WHEN: October 4, 2008– Race Begins at 7:45am
WHO: Over 28,000 race goers from across the country
WHERE: Start line: Downtown Houston – Bagby @ Clay
Finish line: Sam Houston Park off Allen Parkway
WHY: Participants come from all over the country to participate in memory of loved-ones who have succumbed to the disease, to recognize and celebrate survivors who struggle with this disease, and to become a warrior and join in the battle against this disease.
The Komen Houston Race for the Cure® raises money each year to fund national research through the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Award and Research Grant Program, innovative breast cancer education, screening and treatment projects for the medically under served in the seven county service area surrounding Houston. To date, the Komen Houston Affiliate has funded projects totaling over $12 million in the Greater Houston area.
More information about the 2008 Komen Houston Race for the Cure®, membership, volunteering and Komen Houston Affiliate activities is available at www.komen-houston.org, or by calling the Komen Houston Affiliate office at (713) 783-9188.
Website Link: http://www.komen-houston.org | 
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