Komen Los Angeles County Race for the Cure at Dodger Stadium

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Komen Los Angeles County Race for the Cure

Set for Saturday Morning, March 1, 2014 at Dodger Stadium

Funds Raised in LA County Benefit LA County

Ambassadors Including Actress Marlee Matlin, LA Lakers’ Jordan Hill, WWE’s Lilian Garcia, Actor Jon Lee Brody, Lead Teams for 5K and 10K Double Down, New For 2014.

The Race celebrates breast cancer survivors, those who lost their battle with the disease and raises funds to help save more lives. On Saturday morning, March 1, 2014, join over 10,000 people at Dodger Stadium for the 18th Komen Los Angeles County Race for the Cure.

Race Overview

The morning includes the Celebrity and Survivor Pink Carpet at 7 a.m., the Survivor Parade and Ceremony at 8 a.m., USATF-certified races beginning at 8:35 (10K Double Down) and 9 a.m. (5K), the 10K Awards Ceremony at 9:45 a.m., plus live entertainment and 50 booths and attractions including the Whole Health Pavilion, the Komen Breast Educational Center, the Komen Place Store, the Kids’ Zone, guest speakers, Zumba, yoga, relaxation exercises and makeovers until noon. General information, detailed race day timing and activities, directions, parking, how to volunteer:

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Ways to Participate, Fees and How to Register

Run, walk, watch and cheer, or even sleep in and still make a difference. Register as an individual or as part of a team (5 or more people): http://bit.ly/1bP7fND. More about teams: http://bit.ly/1iRb3q5.

Race registration fees: Adult 5K, $40; Breast Cancer Survivor, $30; Adult 10K Double Down; $55; Cheer for the Cure (no walking or running), $40; Sleep In for the Cure, $20; Youth 12-17, $30; Kids for the Cure 5-11, $20. Donations above the fees are encouraged and welcome; one suggested donation is $125, the cost of a mammogram for a woman in LA County. Payments accepted: Online registration: credit card only. Postal entries: credit cards and checks.  In-person on Race day: credit card, checks and cash.

About Komen LA County

Komen LA County is a local charity serving the communities of Los Angeles County; we are an Affiliate of Susan G. Komen®, the world’s largest breast cancer organization, funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit while providing real-time help to those facing the disease.

To date, the Affiliate has raised over $10 million for community-based grants to local LA County health organizations. Through these grants, Komen LA County provides crucial funding for breast cancer diagnostic services, educational programs, patient navigation and psychosocial support. Grants information: http://bit.ly/KmIAKi