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2014 Komen Portland Race for the Cure Raises $2,383,543

As Estimated 40,000 participants showed for the Race for the Cure

Portland, September 21st, 2014. An estimated 40,000 walkers and runners hit the streets of Portland to raise money and fight breast cancer. Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure raised over 2.3 million dollars and organizers say 75-percent will stay in Oregon to fund education and early detection programs for breast cancer. (Photo credit, Race for the Cure)

The 2014 Komen Portland Race for the Cure drew thousands of supporters.

Betty Metcalf a 20 year survivor, who at 86 drove from Olympia to Portland to walk with her daughter and granddaughter.

Even four-legged friends got into the act.

For survivors and people fighting cancer, the race is a chance to connect and be inspired by stories of hope. Komen Oregon reports that 70 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every week in the state, which is one of the highest rates in the country. Supporters hope to combat those statistics. Here’s a list of the top fundraisers:

There were lots of giveaways in Tom McCall Waterfront Park.

Events included a Fun Run, 5k Fun Walk, and a 1-Mile Family Walk.

Costumes are always popular like those worn by the Pirates of the Cure-abbean.

Crossing the finish line brings smiles.

When breast cancer is detected early, patients have a 99% five-year survival rate. When diagnosed at later stages, that
survival rate drops to 24%. Learn more of the importance of early detection at the Komen Website.

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.