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Edmonton Run for Cure raises $600K+ for Breast Cancer Research

Summary

  • Over 3,000 people participated in Edmonton's Run for the Cure.
  • The event successfully raised over $600,000 for breast cancer research.
  • The annual event supports a cause that affects one in eight Canadian women.

South Edmonton saw a significant turnout with approximately 3,000 participants for this year's Run for the Cure. The annual walking and running event took place at Mill Woods Town Centre.

This community initiative successfully raised over $600,000, dedicated to advancing breast cancer research. Organizers emphasized the supportive community for those affected by the disease, noting that one in eight women in Canada face a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime.

The Run for the Cure is a nationwide event, contributing significantly to breast cancer research and support programs across Canada. To date, it has raised approximately $18 million.

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