Race for the Cure

The annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Mother's Day event was today, and such an inspiration! Over 50,000 people participated in the 5K run/walk, raising over $2.2 million to fund breast cancer awareness, research, education, screening, and treatment. What's even more awesome, is that at least 75% of that money stays right in Minnesota!

Susan G. Komen for the Cure (formerly the Susan G. Komen Foundation) is an organization near to my heart, not only as a woman, but because my mother is a survivor, and because she lost her mother and aunt to the battle years ago. The work they've done is amazing, and has really made so many things possible in the area of breast cancer treatment and research. As my way of contributing to the cause, I will be holding a marathon mini portrait shoot on Saturday, June 13th, 10am to 4pm, with all proceeds being donated to the foundation. The location has yet to be determined, so if you have any favorite parks in the Twin Cities area, I'm still open to suggestions! There will be a minimal fee, but I guarantee that this will be a deal that you won't want to pass up! Mark your calendars now -- details and an appointment schedule will be forthcoming this week.