20th Annual Komen Columbus Race for the Cure, May 19, 2012

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Started 1 year ago by Anne
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Anne
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20th Annual Komen Columbus Race for the Cure

May 19, 2012, 7:00am - 11:30am
at Downtown Columbus

Whether you're a runner, walker, supporter or volunteer, join us on Saturday, May 19 for the 20th Annual Komen Columbus Race for the Cure. Registration is $30 for adults and $15 for children 14 and under. The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Series, the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. All are welcome to join our Komen Young Professionals (KYP) team or volunteer with KYP the night before and morning of the Race. Contact komencolumbusyp@gmail.com for more info.

Posted 1 year ago #
Walker
The KLD / Downtown / Gay Street
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Via FB:

Posted 1 year ago #
bman
New Albany
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I wonder if there numbers will differ from prior years due to the Planned Parenthood fiasco or if the was passed.

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Pablo
Crestview Addition
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Nice photos! Boy, that park was a waste of money, no one will ever use it. ;D

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patient_zero
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A few Android shots before I walked into work:

Posted 1 year ago #
Walker
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bman said:
I wonder if there numbers will differ from prior years due to the Planned Parenthood fiasco or if the was passed.

Yep, it was down about 5000 people from last year:

http://www.onntv.com/content/stories/apexchange/2012/05/19/oh--komen-race-columbus.html

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Walker
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Pablo said:
Nice photos! Boy, that park was a waste of money, no one will ever use it. ;D

Yeah, was similarly swarming with people 2 weeks ago for the half marathon too:

http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/cap-city-half-marathon-may-5th-2012#post-433232

And will be packed this weekend for the grand opening:

http://www.columbuscommons.org/happenings/opening-weekend/

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Rockmastermike
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Walker said:
Yep, it was down about 5000 people from last year:

http://www.onntv.com/content/stories/apexchange/2012/05/19/oh--komen-race-columbus.html

By percentage of the total last year that's not even 10% (although it is 10% if you use the rounded down 50k figure).

Posted 1 year ago #
Walker
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Yeah, not down a whole lot. But still down.

Posted 1 year ago #
Rockmastermike
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Walker said:
Yeah, not down a whole lot. But still down.

Meh. From the point of view of the volunteers and coordinators it was still quite a busy day, so its all good.

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Anne
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If you did Race for the Cure, you have until Saturday, June 2 to take advantage of this deal with Erika Taylor Urban Spa:
As a sign of support for this worthy cause and the runners for all their hard work, we would like to reward anyone who ran the Race for the Cure with a free blowout or 30 minute relaxation massage through June 2, 2012! Just call ahead and bring in your race number.

http://www.erikataylorurbanspa.com/index.html

Posted 11 months ago #