Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDancers with Latin Explosive Movement perform on stage at the Survivor Village during the 25th annual Komen Colorado Race for the Cure on Sept. 24, 2017 in Denver. The race started and finished on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver. Thousands of people, many dressed in pink, braved cold temperatures and rain to take part in the annual event. Komen Colorado has put $42 million into Colorado communities with 126 community partners, 108,370 educated on breast cancer, 78,868 screenings, 647 breast cancers detected and breast cancer treatment for 2,122 women. Komen Colorado has raised more than $15 million to fund breast cancer research. Researchers estimate that regular screenings with mammography resulted in 30% fewer deaths from breast cancer.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThousands of people head down Auraria Parkway as they begin the 3 mile course at the start of the 25th annual Komen Colorado Race for the Cure on Sept. 24, 2017 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeople dressed up in pink for the the 25th annual Komen Colorado Race for the Cure on Sept. 24, 2017 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostHeather Barela holds up a sign for her cousin Ronnie Barela at the start of the 25th annual Komen Colorado Race for the Cure on Sept. 24, 2017 in Denver. Barela died 2 years ago at the age of 46 from breast cancer.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBraxton Felix, 9 months, is all dressed up at the Survivor Village during the 25th annual Komen Colorado Race for the Cure on Sept. 24, 2017 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 24- People hold up signs for loved ones during the start of the 25th annual Komen Colorado Race for the Cure on Sept. 24, 2017 in Denver. The race started and finished on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 24- Brooke Bittinger, left, and her daughter Audry Miller, 3, watch dancers on stage at the Survivor Village during the 25th annual Komen Colorado Race for the Cure on Sept. 24, 2017 in Denver. Bittinger was at the race to support her stepmother who is a breast cancer survivor. The race started and finished on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver. Thousands of people, many dressed in pink, braved cold temperatures and rain to take part in the annual event. Komen Colorado has put $42 million into Colorado communities with 126 community partners, 108,370 educated on breast cancer, 78,868 screenings, 647 breast cancers detected and breast cancer treatment for 2,122 women. Komen Colorado has raised more than $15 million to fund breast cancer research. Researchers estimate that regular screenings with mammography resulted in 30% fewer deaths from breast cancer.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeople hold up signs for loved ones during the start of the 25th annual Komen Colorado Race for the Cure on Sept. 24, 2017 in Denver. The race started and finished on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeople dressed up in pink for the the 25th annual Komen Colorado Race for the Cure on Sept. 24, 2017 in Denver. The race started and finished on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeople dressed up in pink for the the 25th annual Komen Colorado Race for the Cure on Sept. 24, 2017 in Denver. The race started and finished on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMike Boire, of Littleton, carries a sign for Viriginia "Quina" Lacerte who died 9 years ago from breast cancer, during the 25th annual Komen Colorado Race for the Cure on Sept. 24, 2017 in Denver. The race started and finished on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver. Thousands of people, many dressed in pink, braved cold temperatures and rain to take part in the annual event. Komen Colorado has put $42 million into Colorado communities with 126 community partners, 108,370 educated on breast cancer, 78,868 screenings, 647 breast cancers detected and breast cancer treatment for 2,122 women. Komen Colorado has raised more than $15 million to fund breast cancer research. Researchers estimate that regular screenings with mammography resulted in 30% fewer deaths from breast cancer.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 24- Racers embrace each other at the start of the 25th annual Komen Colorado Race for the Cure on September 24, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostClara Samaniego, middle, her sister Alicia, in back left, and Maya Galicia, right, members of the Westminster Wolves softball club, high fives racers during the 25th annual Komen Colorado Race for the Cure on Sept. 24, 2017 in Denver. The race started and finished on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostWilla Gallier, a 9 year breast cancer survivor, high fives cheerleaders from John F. Kennedy High School during the 25th annual Komen Colorado Race for the Cure on Sept. 24, 2017 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDina Bittinger gets a hug from her husband Matt during the Celebration and Survivor Ceremony during the 25th annual Komen Colorado Race for the Cure on Sept. 24, 2017 in Denver. Bittinger is a 4 month breast cancer survivor.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA little girl high fives cheerleaders from John F. Kennedy High School during the 25th annual Komen Colorado Race for the Cure on Sept. 24, 2017 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJacob Lujan, middle, joins others in holding his hand to his heart during the singing of the National Anthem, before the start of the 25th annual Komen Colorado Race for the Cure on Sept. 24, 2017 in Denver. The race started and finished on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver. Thousands of people, many dressed in pink, braved cold temperatures and rain to take part in the annual event. Komen Colorado has put $42 million into Colorado communities with 126 community partners, 108,370 educated on breast cancer, 78,868 screenings, 647 breast cancers detected and breast cancer treatment for 2,122 women. Komen Colorado has raised more than $15 million to fund breast cancer research. Researchers estimate that regular screenings with mammography resulted in 30% fewer deaths from breast cancer.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMason Rinehimer, 8, gets ready to high fives cheerleaders from John F. Kennedy High School during the 25th annual Komen Colorado Race for the Cure on Sept. 24, 2017 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCancer survivors hug one another during the Celebration and Survivor Ceremony during the 25th annual Komen Colorado Race for the Cure on Sept. 24, 2017 in Denver. The race started and finished on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostIsabell Smith, center,a cheerleader from John F. Kennedy High School, cheers on racers with her teammates during the 25th annual Komen Colorado Race for the Cure on Sept. 24, 2017 in Denver. The race started and finished on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver. Thousands of people, many dressed in pink, braved cold temperatures and rain to take part in the annual event. Komen Colorado has put $42 million into Colorado communities with 126 community partners, 108,370 educated on breast cancer, 78,868 screenings, 647 breast cancers detected and breast cancer treatment for 2,122 women. Komen Colorado has raised more than $15 million to fund breast cancer research. Researchers estimate that regular screenings with mammography resulted in 30% fewer deaths from breast cancer.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRita Hartt, left, and her sister Rose Martinez, both two time cancer survivors, hold up a photo of their mother Manuelita Quintana who died of breast cancer, during the Celebration and Survivor Ceremony during the 25th annual Komen Colorado Race for the Cure on Sept. 24, 2017 in Denver. The sisters have done the race every year since it started.
Judy Smith, a two time cancer survivor, gives a big hug to her great grandson Isaiah Thayer, left, during the Celebration and Survivor Ceremony during the 25th annual Komen Colorado Race for the Cure on Sept. 24, 2017 in Denver.
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Dancers with Latin Explosive Movement perform on stage at the Survivor Village during the 25th annual Komen Colorado Race for the Cure on Sept. 24, 2017 in Denver. The race started and finished on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver. Thousands of people, many dressed in pink, braved cold temperatures and rain to take part in the annual event. Komen Colorado has put $42 million into Colorado communities with 126 community partners, 108,370 educated on breast cancer, 78,868 screenings, 647 breast cancers detected and breast cancer treatment for 2,122 women. Komen Colorado has raised more than $15 million to fund breast cancer research. Researchers estimate that regular screenings with mammography resulted in 30% fewer deaths from breast cancer.
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The 25th annual Komen Colorado Race for the Cure on September 24, 2017 in Denver. The race started and finished on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver. Thousands of people, many dressed in pink, braved cold temperatures and rain to take part in the annual event. Komen Colorado has put $42 million into Colorado communities with 126 community partners, 108,370 educated on breast cancer, 78,868 screenings, 647 breast cancers detected and breast cancer treatment for 2,122 women. Komen Colorado has raised more than $15 million to fund breast cancer research. Researchers estimate that regular screenings with mammography resulted in 30 percent fewer deaths from breast cancer.
