Monday, May 7, 2012
The annual event drew some 5000 breast cancer survivors and their supporters
After days of fog and rain, the sun emerged on Sunday at 8 a.m., just in time to greet the breast cancer survivors and their supporters at the Susan G. Komen North Jersey Race for the Cure at the South Mountain Recreation Complex. Some 5000 strong, the crowd of women, children and men browsed informational tents, played games, ate, danced to the live music on the stage, and greeted one another with hugs and tears. “This is my third time here,” said Beverly James of Newark. “I’m a six-year survivor and I don’t plan to miss a single year.” Many supporters and survivors came in groups, wearing matching t-shirts or hats bearing the names of loved ones. The day’s events included a 5K timed race, walk, and a Survivor Celebration. To the crowd’…
NBC reporter Pat Battle leads throngs of runners and survivors at the annual event.
Thousands of runners and walkers showed up at South Mountain Reservation this weekend - among them breast cancer survivor and television personality Pat Battle - to take part in the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. The annual run, which draws participants from all over the New York metropolitan area, raises thousands of dollars to fight cancer, particularly for women. Cancer survivors were honored at the race and the mood was alternately jubilant and emotional as the women and their accomplishments were recognized. Besides running the race, visitors could visit numerous booths, take home souveniers, and listen to music, and take part in zumba dancing. Despite the off and on showers over the weekend, Sunday's weather cooperated for …
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Organizers kicked off the countdown to the Race for the Cure on May 6 with an event at the Codey Arena.
Race organizers for the Susan G. Komen North Jersey Race for the Cure held a "Pink Power Rally," the official kickoff for the countdown to the race, scheduled for May 6. At the party at the Codey Arena in West Orange this week, participants were decked out in pink tutus and pink boas, attendees registered for the race and grabbed fliers and posters to spread the word of the event, which is geared toward raising funds to find a cure for breast cancer. People also entered into a raffle door-prize contest, snacked on pink treats, were treated to a dance performance and spent the night cheering on each other, organizers, sponsors and dignitaries, like Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. "We need you more than ever," breast cancer …
J S Beckerman
5:04 pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Katy....I guess all the newspapers are wrong about St. Nancy. She is clearly a selfless, wonderful, politically-neutral person. We are so blessed to live in her world. more ›