A sea of pink flowed outside of Autzen Stadium and through Alton Baker Park as the 5K run and walk participants brought their positive energy to Eugene’s second-annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Sunday, October 23, 2011. With 6,000 participants running and walking to help raise $365,000, a joyous atmosphere filled the area around Autzen Stadium as the events celebrated breast cancer survivors, their supporters, and helped spread awareness. Click here to view Emerald reporter Josephine Woolington’s article on the event.
Breast cancer survivors gather before the beginning of the 5k walking event for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Sunday, October 23, 2011. This group is composed of survivors of 10-15 years. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
The race begins as participants in the 5K run sprint out of the starting gate early Sunday morning. The winner of the race, Matthew Bailey of Eugene, posted a time of 16’10”. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Runners zoom past Autzen Stadium as the 5K run begins at 7:30 AM for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Sunday, October 23, 2011. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Runners weave through Alton Baker park early Sunday morning for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. The event turned out 6,000 runners and 300 breast cancer survivors, raising a total of $365,000. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Vicki Hull, a school teacher and 7 year breast cancer survivor smiles as the crowd cheers for those who have fought the disease. The overall mood at the event was joyous and hopeful, celebrating survivors and their supporters. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Melisa Derrick, breast cancer survivor Rachelle Nickols, and Miranda Nickols cross the finish line at Sunday’s Race for the Cure. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
University professor, Leigh Anne Jasheway laughs with friends after the 5k walk event on Sunday. Jasheway, a professor, comedian and motivational speaker, was part of the Slug Queen team and dressed accordingly. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Participants in the walking events gather at the starting gate on Sunday, October 23, 2011 for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Approximately 6,000 participants walked or ran on Sunday, helping raise $365,000. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Ten-year survivor Fran Corno crosses the finish line in her pink shirt, pink rose, and pink spatula. Attire is one of the most important parts of the event — the more pink the better. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Ellen Williamson, who survived two cancers nearly five years ago, hugs reigning Slug Queen, Holly GoSlugly as they finished the 5k walk at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Sunday, October 23, 2011. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
