Triangle Rallies to Fund Lifesaving Research and Patient Care Services at Susan G. Komen® Race for the Cure

April 03, 2025 at 12:45 PM EDT

Annual Event to Fuel Research Advancements and Strengthen the Triangle Community

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a Race for the Cure this spring. The Race will take place on Saturday, May 3, uniting survivors, families and advocates in a powerful movement to fund research, provide patient support and drive meaningful change for those impacted by breast cancer.

What: 2025 Komen Triangle Race for the Cure

When: Saturday, May 3, 2025; Site Opens at 7am, Event Starts at 8:30am

Where: Boxyard RTP

Register at www.komen.org/trianglerace

Every 12 minutes, a woman in the U.S. dies from breast cancer, and new data reveals a troubling increase in diagnoses among younger women. In 2025 alone, an estimated 11,320 women in North Carolina will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 1,450 will lose their lives to the disease. While we've made tremendous progress in curing breast cancer — the death rate has dropped 44% since 1989 — far too many lives are still being lost. In fact, experts estimate that one-third of breast cancer deaths could be prevented if every patient had access to timely, high-quality care. There's so much more work left to do.

Funds raised at the Walk allow Komen to meet the immediate needs of breast cancer patients through its free Patient Care Center and offer services such as patient navigation, financial assistance and emotional support. It will also fund research breakthroughs and critical patient-centered protections that allow more lives to be saved. In fiscal year 2024, Komen’s Financial Assistance Program delivered critical relief, providing more than 1,600 services to individuals in North Carolina, and breaking down barriers that too often stand between patients and the care they urgently need.

“We are excited to bring the community together for the Race for the Cure this year — a powerful opportunity to make a real difference in the fight against breast cancer,” said Jenn Briand, Executive Director at Susan G. Komen. “Providing critical support to those facing breast cancer is at the heart of our mission and ensures everyone has the same chance of survival, but we can’t do it alone. This year’s Walk is more than just an event; it’s a movement to drive meaningful change, ensure equitable access to care and fuel lifesaving research. We invite everyone to stand with us, take action and help create a future where no one has to face this disease alone.”

This year’s Race is made possible by the following sponsors: Presenting Sponsor: Duke Cancer Institute, Hope Village Sponsor: UNC Health, Finish Line Sponsor: Builder’s Mutual Insurance and Gold Sponsors: Gilead, Merck, Raleigh Radiology, and Wake Radiology. Bank of America is the national presenting sponsor and Novartis, Natera and Lilly are national series sponsors for the MORE THAN PINK Walk and Race for the Cure events.

Join the Movement at the 2025 Komen Triangle Race for the Cure! This spring, stand with your community to make a real impact in the fight against breast cancer. Every step, dollar, and voice fuels research, supports patients, and drives change. Together, we can make a lasting difference!

About Susan G. Komen^®

Susan G. Komen^® is the world’s leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy’s life, Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow’s cures. Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on social at www.komen.org/contact-us/follow-us/.