The Komen NC Triangle Race for the Cure® is so much more than a fundraiser. Each year, almost 1000 North Carolina women and men celebrate another year of survivorship. Breast cancer survivors are greeted with food, special shirts and hats, and hundreds of open arms at the Survivor Pavilion. The highlight of Race Day is the survivor procession at the end of the morning.

Survivor Pavilion

Registered breast cancer survivors who wish to be recognized may pick up complimentary pink caps and pink T-shirts at the Survivor Pavilion on Race Day. The Breast Cancer Survivor Recognition Program is nationally sponsored by Zeta Tau Alpha and RE/MAX. The Survivor Pavilion is sponsored locally by Duke Cancer Center of Raleigh. All registered survivors will receive a special gift as well. Additionally several professional massage therapists will be providing complimentary massages for registered survivors on Race Day.

Survivor Breakfast and Photo

Join other survivors for a lovely complimentary breakfast sponsored by Whole Foods Market®. Later in the morning, we’ll gather in front of the Survivor Pavilion for the traditional survivor photo. Each survivor receives a copy of the photo to commemorate the day.

Recognition Ceremony

A recognition ceremony for survivors is the highlight of the day and opens with a procession of survivors across the Race venue. Details of the ceremony will be provided to all registered survivors closer to Race day.

Recognizing Special People

We also invite participants to recognize those special people who have been touched by breast cancer. “In Memory of” and “In Celebration of” back signs will be available for all Race participants on Race Day at the Survivor Pavilion and at the Registration Area. Our Wall of Hope offers another opportunity to recognize special people and to share messages of hope and encouragement.

Special Awards

Nominations are currently being accepted for three very special recognitions to be made on Race Day. Please see below for award descriptions and links to download a nomination form. Please send all nomination forms to awards@komennctriangle.org.

Jane Mosley “Keep up the Fight” Award This award is named in loving memory of NC Representative Jane Mosley who lost her valiant battle against breast cancer in 1999. Rep. Mosley was also the NC Triangle Honorary Race Chair that same year. The award is presented annually at the Komen NC Triangle Race for the Cure® to an individual or organization that has made a significant difference in the fight against breast cancer. Their work has been persistent, diligent and has had an impact by raising awareness and advancing the education of their community as a whole. Nominations are Now Closed

Co-Survivor Award As any breast cancer survivor knows, facing the challenges of fighting this difficult disease is not done alone. Each and every survivor has been supported by a team made up of spouses, parents, friends, neighbors, co-workers and many others. To recognize that beating this disease is a team effort this award asks Survivors to nominate the individual who stood by their side during their fight and best exemplifies the characteristics associated: Courage, Unity, Perseverance, Hard Work, Stamina, Loyalty, and Love. Co-survivor must be available to attend on Race Day. Nominations are Now Closed

New Balance Award - New Balance will recognize a Survivor at the NC Triangle Race for Cure on June 14, 2008 who has a compelling story to tell the media and further the fight against breast cancer. We know that everyone’s breast cancer experience is unique, very private and a personal triumph. Deadline for nominations is April 11, 2008. Nominations are Now Closed