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Running for Awareness
by Erin Macbeth
More than 400 runners got an early start
Saturday morning at the Franklin Street five-kilometer
run.
The annual event is coordinated by the Zeta
Tau Alpha sorority. Proceeds benefit the
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Runners and volunteers wore pink ribbons
in memory of breast cancer victims.
“They say that one in six women will
be diagnosed with breast cancer, and so it
affects everyone,” said Leigh Brown,
race coordinator. “I feel like everyone
can say they’ve had a family member
or a friend, or a friend’s family member
who has been affected by breast cancer, so
I feel like it’s extremely important.”
Spectators showed runners their support
along the course. After the race, participants
enjoyed music and refreshments provided by
local sponsors.
This is the 16th year for the race. This
year’s event raised more than $24,000.
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