An estimated 1 in 8 women and 1 in 1,000 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. In 2018, approximately 266,120 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women, and 2,550 cases will be diagnosed in men in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society.

THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE…This is why Susan G. Komen Kentucky is fighting to find the cures for breast cancer. However, we can’t do it alone, WE NEED YOUR HELP, JOIN OUR FIGHT!

Facts like these are the reasons we are all here, and why we race!  We invite you to join our fight against breast cancer by participating in this year's Lexington Race for the Cure on October 27, 2018. You can register, donate or volunteer HERE. Come out and see what Pink Makes Possible! 

Also don’t forget to check out the new and exciting changes to the Race for the Cure! 

• NEW! Race Participant Medal- every registered participant will receive a race medal as they cross the finish line
• NEW! Baptist Health Lexington Wall of Remembrance/Honor- honor a survivor, forever fighter or a loved one you have lost to breast cancer by having their name or picture displayed at the Race for the Cure Wall of Remembrance/Honor
• Survivor Trolley- medically fragile survivors/forever fighters can still experience the race/walk while riding on the Lexington Green trolley around the course
• Survivor Breakfast- registered breast cancer survivors and forever fighters may enjoy a breakfast at no cost. They can bring up to 4 guests into the tent to enjoy the breakfast for $5 per person
• Team T-shirt Contest- send a picture of your team's T-shirt to Ally Buchanan for a chance to win best T-shirt at the Race
• Halloween Costume Contest!

As we enter breast cancer awareness month we would like to say thank you to all of these third-party events benefiting Susan G Komen in October:

Listed below is a list of third party events that will be taking place this month:

• October 4^th Fayette Mall Macy’s Wacoal Fit for the Cure: For every woman who gets a bra fitting Wacoal will donate $2 to Susan G. Komen. Wacoal will also donate an additional $2 for every Wacoal bra purchased.
• October 5^th:Draper James Give Back Night! The Summit: 7-9p.m 15% of proceeds will be donated to Susan G Komen
• October 5th:Kendra Scott Give Back Night The Summit: 6-8p.m 15% of proceeds will be donated to Susan G Komen
• October 5th:Edley’s BBQ  Pink Out for the Cure The Summit: 6-9p.m 15% of proceeds will be donated to Susan G Komen; they will also have raffles and prizes for this ladies night
• October 6^th:Fayette Mall Pink Spotlight: 1-4pm The Fayette mall will be hosting a spotlight social dedicated to bringing awareness to breast cancer: put on your pink and enjoy the exclusive fashion tips, food and so much more.
• October 19^th: Fayette Mall Dillard’s Wacoal Fit for the Cure!:  For every woman who gets a bra fitting Wacoal will donate $2 to Susan G. Komen. Wacoal will also donate an additional $2 for every Wacoal bra purchased.
• October 20^th:Draper James Give Back Night The Summit: 6-9p.m. 15% of proceeds will be donated to Susan G Komen
• October 20th:Kendra Scott Give Back Night The Summit:6-9p.m 15% of proceeds will be donated to Susan G Komen
• October 25^th:Lexington Green Give back night The Summit: Palmer’s restaurant will be giving back a percentage of proceeds to Susan G. Komen during Race packet pick up.

As you can see there are so many reasons to get involved and help our mission! Thank you so much, if you need more information, or have any questions about fundraising please contact abuchanan@komenkentucky.org

Thank you to our local sponsors!

WKYT

Clark Material Handling

Kiss 96.9/ LM Communications

KentuckyOne Health

Paul Miller Ford

Kroger

Baptist Health Lexington

Bandy Carroll Hellige

Lexington Herald Leader

Bank of Bluegrass Trust & Co.

Bimbo Bakeries USA

Central Bank

Core Health

Draper James

Edible Arrangements

Fayette Lawn Care

High Bridge Springs Water

Jazzercise

Kendra Scott

Kentucky Center for Oral Surgery

Langley Properties

Lexington Clinic

Lexington Green Trolley

McDonald's

Paul Martin Photography

Piramal Pharma Solutions

Space Center Storage

UMR

Vineyard Vines