The 10th Race for the Cure is Saturday, June 21.  You can register right now to be part of the fight against breast cancer.

NewsChannel 5 and the St. Louis Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® invite you to join the more than 66,000 participants who are expected to run and walk in this year's race.

Last year, the Race raised over $2.7 million in net proceeds with over 66,000 participants.  In just nine years, we have become the largest of the Komen Affiliate Race for the Cure events.  In the same time period, the Race has raised net proceeds of over $10 million.

The date for the 2008 Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure is Saturday, June 21. 

Important Dates:

Team Captain Trainings
April 5 - First Team Training – Bridgeton Community Center – 9 a.m.
April 17 - Second Team Training – Forest Park Community College – 6 p.m.
May 3 - Third Team Training – Forest Park Community College – 9 a.m.

Volunteer Orientation
May 21  -  St. Mary’s Hospital building A – 6:30 p.m.
May 29  -  St. Mary’s Hospital building A – 6:30 p.m.

Last Day for Team Member Registration by Mail
May 23

Last Day to Create a Team Online
May 27

Last Day for Team Member Registration Online
June 2

Team Reconciliation
June 5  -  St. Louis Genealogical Society – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
June 6  -  St. Louis Genealogical Society – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 Last Day to Register by Mail (Individual Participant)
June 6

Team Captain T-shirt Pick-up
June 11  -  Temple Israel – 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Registration Blitz/T-Shirt Pick-up
June 14

June 15

June 18
St. Louis Galleria, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Chesterfield Mall, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Online Registration Turned Off
June 20

Stories From The 2007 Race For The Cure

Photos

Record Breaker: 64,000+ Take Part In Komen St. Louis Race For The Cure 2006 Race For The Cure: A Video Look At The Record Breaking Day The View From Above: Chopper 5 Video From The Race For The Cure Breast Cancer Survivor: Jane Klutenkamper Oncology Nurse, Cancer Survivor, Gets Running Help From Fellow Nurse Steven Jackson Wants You To Join Him For The Race For The Cure Local Survivor Shows Test Can Tell Whether Chemotherapy Is Needed Robin Carnahan Prepares For Race As A Breast Cancer Survivor Sheryl Crow Thanks St. Louis For Supporting Breast Cancer Survivors

• Click here for a photo gallery from the 2006 Race For the Cure.   Resources • Susan G. Komen for the Cure St. Louis Affiliate Web site • Susan G. Komen for the Cure Web site • FAQs

The number one risk factor for developing breast cancer is being a woman.  Early detection is the key to beating this disease.  If you would like more information about breast self exams, please sign up for a free Friend to Friend packet and email reminders. Click here to subscribe to monthly e-mail reminders.

For the past 10 years, NewsChannel 5, the St. Louis Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure and your St. Louis Area Ford Dealers have teamed up to bring you more information about the importance of breast self exams. Click here to go to a tutorial on how to do a proper exam.  To get your free packet, call Komen for the Cure St. Louis at 314-721-2900.

The packet contains a description of the Friend to Friend program, a shower card describing breast self-exam, a wallet size card to write information about you and your Friend, and calendar reminder stickers for the next 12 months.

Here are some important guidelines for breast health recommended by the Komen for the Cure.

Starting at age 20,  you should do a Breast Self Exam each month.  Report any changes to your health care provider.

Have a clinical breast exam by your health care provider at least every three years starting at age 20 and every year after age 40.

Have a mammogram (breast X-ray) every year starting at age 40.  If you’re under 40 and have a history of breast cancer in your family or other concerns, talk with your health care provider.

Breast Cancer Facts:
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in American Women.
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for women 40-55 years of age.
There are 2 million women living in the U.S. who have been diagnosed and treated for breast cancer.