GOV. PAT QUINN HONORED AS KOMEN CHAMPION

FOR THE CURE® AT THE

SUSAN G. KOMEN CHICAGOLAND RACE FOR THE CURE®

IN GRANT PARK

Who:  Illinois Governor Pat Quinn

            Over 10,000 Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Survivors and Activists

What: Participation and donations for the 13^th Annual Susan G. Komen Chicagoland Race for the Cure® are at an all time high, despite the status of the economy.  On-site registration will open at 6:30AM, until the end of the Race, as Komen Chicago kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with their signature 10K/5K Run/Walk and a 1 Mile Fun Walk this Saturday.

Governor Pat Quinn will attend and be honored with the Komen Champion for the Cure® award for leadership in passing the historic Reducing Breast Cancer Disparities Act (award to be given at approx. 9:50AM at the main stage).

            Over 10,000 Race participants are expected to come out for the cause, with more than 700 Breast Cancer Survivors to attend the annual “Survivor Breakfast” and “Survivor Parade”, just before the Race (7:30AM). 

            Immediately following the race, there will be an awards ceremony honoring Governor Quinn, State Rep. Gregg Harris and State Senator Jacqueline Collins as well as awards going to the largest teams, largest fundraiser ($30,000+) and largest survivor team.

When: Saturday, September 26, 2009

Survivor Breakfast:  7AM-7:30AM; Survivor Parade:  7:30AM; Race Start:  8:15AM 10k, 8:30 5k; Awards Presentation to Governor Quinn:  9:50AM

Where: Grant Park – Lower Hutchinson Field

  Columbus and Balbo

  Chicago

About Susan G. Komen for the Cure®

Susan G. Komen for the Cure® was founded in 1982 on a promise made between two sisters—Nancy Goodman Brinker and her dying sister, Susan Goodman Komen. More than 25 years later, the Komen Organization is a global leader in the fight against breast cancer through its support of innovative breast cancer research grants, meritorious awards and educational, scientific and community outreach programs around the world. Together with its Affiliate Network, corporate partners and generous donors, they have invested more than $1.3 billion to date to fulfill this promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. 75% of the funds raised at this race stay in the Chicagoland community in the form of education, screening and treatment grants. 25% goes to the national research grant program. For more information log onto www.komenchicago.org

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