Cancer will soon be the leading killer of women and men worldwide. Already, cancer kills more people annually than malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDs combined. Last year, 7.6 million people died from cancer. By 2020 that number will double, and by 2030 cancer will account for over 17 million deaths – mostly in poor and developing countries. This is a global tragedy requiring a global response from governments and world leaders. Remarkably, the United Nations Millennium Development Goals make no mention of cancer. Excluding cancer from these goals has made it harder for governments to make cancer a national priority, even while cancer caseloads and deaths rise higher and higher.
2010 Tampa Bay 3-Day Wednesday, 17 November 2010 10:31 |
At least 1,500 walkers and many more supporters gathered at Sand Key Park in Clearwater to attend the opening ceremonies for the event. Participants will trek 60 miles through Tampa Bay over three days. They have raised a minimum of $2,300, hosting garage sales and charity events. They walk an average of 20 miles a day donning the pink outfits, bright team T-shirts and ribbons scribbled with names of people affected by breast cancer. The walkers get snacks and breaks along the way. They'll set up overnight camp in tents, where they'll be entertained by a live band. The event is in its fifth year in Tampa Bay. It happens in 15 cities across the country annually, raising millions of dollars for breast cancer research. The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation receives 85 percent of the proceeds. The rest goes to the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund. Last Updated (Wednesday, 17 November 2010 10:43) 2010 Race For the CureThursday, 07 October 2010 09:24 |
The Race for the Cure, presented by the Florida Suncoast affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, included competitive races and a fun walk. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All the photos are online from this event. Please visit www.CaptureBug.com to view them. Last Updated (Wednesday, 17 November 2010 10:29) |
A gaggle of walkers put their first foot to the pavement Friday morning for the Tampa Bay Breast Cancer 3-Day.
ST. PETERSBURG - The streets of downtown St. Petersburg took on a decidedly pink hue on Saturday, October 2, 2010 as thousands of walkers, runners and supporters helped raise money for breast cancer research.
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