“We’re back!” exclaims Gretchen Awad, the new executive director of the Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure, to be held Sunday, Sept. 25 in downtown Toledo. “For the first time since the pandemic,  we are excited to welcome race participants in person this year and grateful for the opportunity to provide a community for anyone who has been impacted by breast cancer. Whether you are in treatment, celebrating survivorship, or a family member, friend, or loved one, we hope you will join us and be part of our collective efforts to end breast cancer forever. The Race for the Cure is about making an impact toward curing breast cancer and the funds raised through registrations, participant fundraising, and sponsorships will give more individuals who have been impacted by the disease access to resources and the support they need now.”
“The last two years have been a little challenging, not just for Komen but for everyone,” Awad says. “This year our partners, our participants, and sponsors are back in person. We are back in person 100 percent. We’re thrilled to celebrate what Komen’s mission is all about.” Continue reading Komen Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure is back in person