Historic Wilmington
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March 7, 2015
With temperatures in the mid-20s, seventy-one US Marines boarded the Daniels bus at 4am in Jacksonville, traveled to Wilmington and handled logistics for the Komen Race for the Cure. These Marines and Sailors volunteered their services to join the battle vs. breast cancer.
WILMINGTON, NC - Over 1,000 registered participants gathered in Historic Wilmington on Saturday for the Third Annual Susan G. Komen Historic Wilmington Race for the Cure®. Weather conditions were sunny and brisk at race time, with temperatures rapidly rising into the 50s by mid-day.
"We are thrilled with the outcome of the race event," said Pam Kohl, executive director of Komen Triangle to the Coast. "We received tremendous support from our community, raised almost $200,000 to help people in our community, and enjoyed a sunny day to celebrate and honor breast cancer survivors. We appreciate all of our sponsors and supporters who helped make it all possible." Fundraising for the Wilmington race continues through March 31. Go to: www.Komennctc.org.
The local community receives a maximum of 75% of net proceeds for breast cancer education, screenings diagnostic services, and treatment support. The remaining 25% supports the Komen National Research Grant Program, which funds research programs nationwide, including research at North Carolina universities.
Kim Mueller of Castle Hayne won the 5K Women's Race with a time of 17:44.7 and Tim Nichols took top honors in the 5K Men's category with a finish time of 16:49.5. Robert B Butler | PR
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The Susan G. Komen Historic Wilmington Race for the Cure® was presented by local sponsors Wilmington Health and Belk Stores.
Contact:
Pam Kohl, Executive Director
Susan G Komen, North Carolina Triangle to the Coast
pkohl@komennctc.org
919-493-2873
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U.S. Marines to Join Breast Cancer Battle in Historic Wilmington March 7, 2015
File photo, Single Marine Program, Camp Lejeune, NC
Wilmington, NC – Seventy-one U.S. Marines and Sailors, all of whom are members of the Single Marine Program, have volunteered to handle logistics for the Third Annual Susan G. Komen Historic Wilmington Race for the Cure®.
“The Single Marine Program (SMP) has three components,” said Susan Goodrich, Branch Head of SMP at Camp Lejeune, Camp Johnson and New River Air Station. “One of the components is community involvement which is very important to the Marines. The Marines and Sailors are always looking to give back to the community.”
Scheduled for Saturday, March 7, Wilmington’s Race for the Cure® features a timed 5K run, a 5K walk and one-mile walk in the Historic district, preceded by an invigorating Zumba warm-up. Activities include a Kids’ Dash for ages 3-5, a breast cancer survivor’s breakfast, and a survivor’s celebration with group photo. On-stage entertainment will be provided.
“Marines and Sailors will arrive early in the morning and assist with traffic control, watering stations, the aid station, registration, and any other mission required by race officials,” said SMP Activities Programmer and Coordinator Michelle Dunkle.
Transportation for Marines and Sailors will be provided free of cost by Daniels Tours of Wilmington.
“We’re pleased to share our historic riverside community to support the on-going battle against breast cancer,” said Bill Saffo, Mayor of Wilmington. “Each year, we witness a tremendous outpouring of love and support for this event from local citizens and people across the nation.”
Voted America’s best riverfront community by readers of USA Today and 10Best, “the Wilmington race provides a unique combination of history, family travel and fitness, while supporting a great cause,” noted Pam Kohl, Executive Director of Susan G Komen’s Triangle to the Coast Affiliate. “Participants from 50 counties and 18 states attended the inaugural race.”
Breast cancer survival rates continue to improve because of early diagnosis, improved treatment and research. According to the Komen organization, in 1980, the 5-year relative survival rate for early stage diagnosis was about 74%, but today, that number has increased to 99%. Even so, breast cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer-related death among women in the United States.
“In eastern North Carolina, the incidence of breast cancer and mortality rate of breast cancer are higher than average,” said Kohl, a breast cancer survivor. “No woman’s life should be dependent on her geography.”
Seventy-five percent of the net funds raised by Komen North Carolina Triangle to the Coast stay in local communities to support education programs, screenings and treatment programs. The other 25% helps fund Komen’s national research programs.
In 2014, Komen announced more than $2 million in research grants at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University, a total research investment in North Carolina of $31 million since 1982.
Over 50% of the Marine Corps population is single and most are far away from home. “They enjoy getting off base, seeing new places, meeting new people, and making a difference,” said Goodrich.
To register for the 2015 Historic Wilmington Komen Race for the Cure® on March 7, visit:
Contact:
Pam Kohl, Executive Director
pkohl@komennctc.org
919-493-2873
pkohl@komennctc.org
919-493-2873
Robert B Butler | PR
File photo, Single Marine Program, Camp Lejeune, NC
File photo, Single Marine Program, Camp Lejeune, NC
File photo, Single Marine Program, Camp Lejeune, NC
File photo, Single Marine Program, Camp Lejeune, NC
Historic Wilmington
North Carolina
Wilmington welcomes walkers and runners to the Historic District on March 7, 2015 for the Third Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure – www.komennctc.org – Photo courtesy City of Wilmington
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Wilmington Welcomes Walkers and Runners to Historic District
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Historic Wilmington, voted America’s best riverfront community by readers of USA Today and 10Best, opens its downtown streets to walkers and runners on March 7, 2015 for the Third Annual Susan G. Komen Wilmington Race for the Cure®.
“Fifty counties in North Carolina were represented in the inaugural Wilmington race,” said Pam Kohl, Executive Director of Susan G Komen’s Triangle to the Coast Affiliate. “People from 18 states participated, including Alaska, which is amazing. The Wilmington race provides a unique combination of fitness, history and family travel, while supporting a great cause.”
Wilmington’s Race for the Cure® features a timed 5K run, a 5K walk and one-mile walk all in the Historic district preceded by an invigorating Zumba warm-up. Activities include a Kids’ Dash for ages 3-5, a breast cancer survivor’s breakfast, and a survivor’s celebration with group photo. Entertainment and food will be onsite as well.
“We’re pleased to share our historic riverside community to support the on-going battle against breast cancer,” said Bill Saffo, Mayor of Wilmington. “Each year, we witness a tremendous outpouring of love and support for this event from local citizens and people across the nation.”
Breast cancer survival rates continue to improve because of early diagnosis, improved treatment and research. In 1980, the 5-year relative survival rate for early stage diagnosis was about 74%. Today, that number has increased to 99%, according to the Komen organization. Even so, breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer, and the second leading cause of cancer-related death among women in the U.S.
“In eastern North Carolina, the incidence of breast cancer and mortality rate from breast cancer are higher than average,” said Kohl, a breast cancer survivor. “No woman’s life should be dependent on her geography.”
Seventy-five percent of the net funds raised by Komen North Carolina Triangle to the Coast stay in local communities to support education programs, screenings and treatment programs. The other 25% helps fund Komen’s national research programs.
In 2014, Komen announced more than $2 million in research grants at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University, a total research investment in North Carolina of $31 million since 1982.
“Stay positive. Fight with all you’ve got,” said Lavonda Gaskin Howard from Wilmington. Howard, a five-year breast cancer survivor has run in every Wilmington race because she wants to give back. “I wanted to do for breast cancer patients as so many had done for me.”
To register for the 2015 Historic Wilmington Komen Race for the Cure® on March 7th visit:
Contact:
Pam Kohl, Executive Director
pkohl@komennctc.org
919-493-2873
pkohl@komennctc.org
919-493-2873
Robert B Butler | PR
Courtesy of the Wilmington and Beaches CVB
Courtesy of the Wilmington and Beaches CVB
Courtesy of the Wilmington and Beaches CVB
Courtesy of the Wilmington and Beaches CVB
Courtesy of the Wilmington and Beaches CVB
Courtesy of the Wilmington and Beaches CVB
Courtesy of the Wilmington and Beaches CVB
Courtesy of the Wilmington and Beaches CVB
Courtesy of the Wilmington and Beaches CVB
Photo by Peter Doran; courtesy of the Wilmington and Beaches CVB
Courtesy of the Wilmington and Beaches CVB
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