BOSTON -- The 16th Annual Komen Massachusetts Race for the Cure is a 5K run/fitness walk celebrating Massachusetts breast cancer survivors, supporting those currently fighting breast cancer and remembering those we have lost.

Funds raised by the Race help to carry out the Susan G. Komen for the Cure promise: to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures. The event includes a health fair expo, where you can visit with our corporate sponsors and grant recipients. The highlight of the day is a ceremony honoring all breast cancer survivors.

The Komen Massachusetts Race for the Cure will be held Sept. 7, 2008, at UMass Boston. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the race will kick off at 9 a.m. Activities will include a special Survivor’s Breakfast, Parade of Pink and Kid’s Lap.

Thanks to the efforts of our tremendous participants and proud sponsors, the 2007 Komen Massachusetts Race for the Cure raised over $1,045,000. These funds are essential in our mission to provide breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment to each and every individual in Massachusetts.

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Massachusetts Affiliate is committed to 100 percent screening, 100 percent access to care.

To register or donate, please visit our Komen Massachusetts Race Web site.