While bringing national and international attention to the disease, the Race for the Cure was also designed to serve as a healing event for breast cancer survivors and their families and friends, and a positive step of people joining forces to beat the disease. Awards and prizes will be given to top finishers; teams will be recognized; and live music and exhibitors will add to the celebratory atmosphere.
“Runners and walkers alike will break the silence that surrounds breast cancer in Egypt, North Africa and the Middle East,” said Ambassador Nancy Brinker, the Founder of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. “This historic Egypt Race for the Cure will send a powerful global message celebrating survivorship and promoting early detection.”
Somewhere in the world, a woman dies of breast cancer every 68 seconds on average. The incidence of breast cancer is rising in Egypt and other countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
The 1.5-km run or walk across the legendary site was followed by a parade for all participants and families. Families and teams affiliated with local institutions will attend. An awards ceremony will recognize breast-cancer survivors.