Manchester Vermont Real Estate Blog

This Saturday, July 17^th is the annual Susan G. Komen VT/NH Race for the Cure at Hildene Meadows in Manchester, VT. This is a fun family event that annually raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for research and treatment in the battle against breast cancer. Here are some interesting and important facts about the event.

Haven’t been to the event before? There is much to like.

• There is the beautiful spot….it is located in a gorgeous setting at the Hildene Polo Grounds (Robert Todd Lincoln’s homestead)
• There are thousands of people who gather with the same goal in mind…eliminate Breast Cancer
• There is a 5K run for men and women
• There is a 5 K walk for all. Race walkers lead the way followed by folks of all ages and sizes…infants to men and women in their 90’s
• There is a kids fun run
• There is a raffle with great prizes and a silent auction
• There is good food
• There is a tent with many interesting booths
• There is an atmosphere that is really lively. It is very moving to see the number of people wearing pink t-shirts…an honor given to the survivors. It is humbling to think about what they have been through, and to see them on the other side of their treatment.

What is Komen all about?

• It is about eliminating Breast Cancer by supporting research
• It is about making sure that those with Breast Cancer receive proper treatment
• It is about ensuring that proper screening is done for early detection
• It is about education

Did you know?

• That 80% of the money raised at this event stays here in Vermont and New Hampshire
• That 20% of the money goes to Komen for research
• That the survival rate has increased from 74% to 98% since 1982
• That 95% of all cases occur in women 40 or older
• That 80% of those diagnosed have no known risk factors
• That since 1992, over 5 million dollars has been received locally?

If you would like to learn more about how you can participate or make a donation please visit www.vtnhcure.org or call us at 802-362-4067.