Race for the cure
April 28 was the date of the 11th annual Komen Race for the Cure at the State Capitol. This important event raises funds to make the following programs possible:
Free mammograms and diagnostics  
Support services for breast cancer survivors
Education about the warning signs of breast cancer, methods of early detection and the latest treatment options
Cutting edge research to find a cure for breast cancer
Up to 75 percent of net proceeds are used for local programs like those listed above, with 25 percent used to fund breast cancer research.