2009 Komen Race for the Cure in Texarkana
By: Badreka Harper
Updated: October 17, 2009
The 2009 Komen Race for the Cure in Texarkana, Texas started off with a bang thanks to NBC News anchor, Michelle White-Lafitte. Saturday, more than 7000 people gathered at the event to help raise awareness for breast cancer. "It's a little bigger each year, "said Patsy Morris, President of Texarkana's Race for the Cure.
Breast Cancer is a battle being fought by women and men "It's so important to do self exams if you see any change. Tell your doctor that's the way they found my cancer, said two year male breast cancer survivor, Jerry Gross. There is no cure for breast cancer, but new strides in medical resesarch reminds us that it is no longer a death sentence. The death rate for cancer is down, women are being diagnosed earlier than before and more women are being screened, as well.
"25% of the money raised at Saturday's race will go to research and the other 75% will stay in the Texarkana area," Morris confirmed. To learn more about the Susan G. Komen foundation and Texarkana's annual event visit www.komentexarkana.org
