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(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)— RIVERSIDE, CA —- RIVERSIDE–Registration for the 20th annual Susan G. Komen Inland Empire Race for the Cure is under way at a reduced price of $25, but the discount ends July 13 and is the only one that will be offered.
The race is set for Sunday, October 14 at Town Square Park in Murrieta, marking the second year the Susan G. Komen Inland Empire affiliate will hold its race at that location. In recognition of the affiliate’s interest in establishing a long-term relationship with the City of Murrieta, the City Council voted this month to classify the race as a “signature event” and provide in-kind services.
The Council agreed to waive up to $5,000 in city permit fees, traffic and police assistance, set-up signage, marketing assistance and cleaning and trash pick-up as part of its partnership with Susan G. Komen Inland Empire.
“Not only is the City of Murrieta proud to host the Susan G. Komen Race for a Cure for a second year, but we’re stepping up our support by making this a signature event,” said Mayor Jonathan Ingram. “Our City Council is committed to helping Susan G. Komen reach its goals, and I look forward to walking alongside many survivors on October 14.”
Sign ups for race registrants and teams are under way online at www.komenie.org, where donors also can make contributions. Registrants can call 951-676-7465 for help signing up. Last year’s event in the Murrieta Town Square drew about 3,000 attendees, included elected officials, breast cancer survivors and runners and walkers from across Southern California. The event raised nearly $320,000, and the goal this year is $500,000.
The affiliate keeps 75 percent of its net income in the community to help serve people in Riverside and San Bernardino counties; 25 percent goes toward the national Komen Grants Program, which funds breast cancer research, meritorious awards and educational and scientific programs around the world.
In Riverside and San Bernardino counties more than 2,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed this year.
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