According to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure invites area residents to join in the fight to end breast cancer forever by participating this month’s Prayer In Pink program.
The Race will take place April 27 in downtown Spokane. Since the Race is on Sunday morning, when many have religious commitments, Race for the Cure has created Prayer In Pink. Members of your church can register for the race and choose the Prayer In Pink option, which will allow them to support the cause of beating breast cancer without having to attend the actual Race.
According to the organization, Prayer in Pink is a faith based initiative designed to reach out to interested participants that would otherwise not be able to attend our Race due to religious obligations.
“Because we know our friends in faith are passionate about raising awareness about breast cancer, celebrating survivors and honoring those that have lost their battle, we encourage you to show your support of the Eastern Washington Race for the Cure by celebrating Prayer in Pink on Race Sunday,” the website reads.
All area faith-based organizations are encouraged to take part in this campaign to spread the life-saving message of early detection, according to Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
The organization suggests participating in the following ways:
- Designate a “Pink Lady,” an ambassador to coordinate the Prayer in Pinkfestivities.
- Ask your congregation to wear Pink clothing or ribbons in support of the cause.
- Invite breast cancer survivors from your congregation to share their stories along with breast cancer facts.
- Have a moment of silence or prayer in honor of those who have been affected by breast cancer.
- Hand out pink flowers to the survivors in the congregation; place pink flowers at the altar.
The cost is $35 and includes a race t-shirt and bib in the mail. The first 100 participants who register for Prayer in Pink will receive a special pin, chosen specially for the Race for the Cure by Tracy Jewelers, that can be worn at church on Race Day to show you are “Proud in Pink”.
