NEWS

24th Annual Komen Detroit Race for the Cure at Chene Park

Breast cancer survivors and supporters make their way to Jefferson as they walk north on Chene during the 24th Annual Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure, locally presented by the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Saturday morning, May 16, 2015.
Breast cancer survivors and supporters make their way to Jefferson as they walk north on Chene during the 24th Annual Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure, locally presented by the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Saturday morning, May 16, 2015.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
"Pink Chair Volunteer" Kara Lamb, right, 17, of Grosse Pointe Woods, sits at her information station and talks with 19-year survivor and race planning committee member Shari Franko, left, 54, of Detroit, before the opening ceremony.
"Pink Chair Volunteer" Kara Lamb, right, 17, of Grosse Pointe Woods, sits at her information station and talks with 19-year survivor and race planning committee member Shari Franko, left, 54, of Detroit, before the opening ceremony.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Team trophies.
Team trophies.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Lori Glaza, right, 32, prepares to take a picture of her daughter, Audrey Glaza, 3, both of Royal Oak, in front of pink figurines that include words of encouragement for cancer survivors and co-survivors.
Lori Glaza, right, 32, prepares to take a picture of her daughter, Audrey Glaza, 3, both of Royal Oak, in front of pink figurines that include words of encouragement for cancer survivors and co-survivors.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Susan Smith, left, 50, shares a special moment with her daughter, Emily Sikowski, right, 17, both of Chesterfield Twp., as they put on each other's event numbers. Smith has Metastatic Breast Cancer, which is advanced breast cancer that has spread to other organs in the body.
Susan Smith, left, 50, shares a special moment with her daughter, Emily Sikowski, right, 17, both of Chesterfield Twp., as they put on each other's event numbers. Smith has Metastatic Breast Cancer, which is advanced breast cancer that has spread to other organs in the body.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Event MC Lila Lazarus plays the tambourine during the opening ceremony.
Event MC Lila Lazarus plays the tambourine during the opening ceremony.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, right, claps as 15-year cancer survivor Mary Phyl (CQ) Sieger, left, 65, of St. Clair Shores, and 9-year cancer survivor Mary Talbert, center, 71, of Detroit, dance during opening ceremonies.
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, right, claps as 15-year cancer survivor Mary Phyl (CQ) Sieger, left, 65, of St. Clair Shores, and 9-year cancer survivor Mary Talbert, center, 71, of Detroit, dance during opening ceremonies.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Omega Hatchett, 44, of Detroit, photographs the event.
Omega Hatchett, 44, of Detroit, photographs the event.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
(L-R): MC Lila Lazarus introduces Michigan's First Lady Sue Snyder and her children, Kelsey and Jeff. Sue is an 11-year breast cancer survivor.
(L-R): MC Lila Lazarus introduces Michigan's First Lady Sue Snyder and her children, Kelsey and Jeff. Sue is an 11-year breast cancer survivor.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
MC Lila Lazarus wears pink shoes and pink socks in honor of all that have been affected by breast cancer as she stands on her tippy toes while talking into the microphone on stage.
MC Lila Lazarus wears pink shoes and pink socks in honor of all that have been affected by breast cancer as she stands on her tippy toes while talking into the microphone on stage.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
"Survivor Honor Guard" members, from left, 31-year survivor Kathleen Sammons, 55, of Detroit, and 20-year survivor Barb Rempel, 64, of Redford, are recognized with other survivors on stage before the walk / run begins.
"Survivor Honor Guard" members, from left, 31-year survivor Kathleen Sammons, 55, of Detroit, and 20-year survivor Barb Rempel, 64, of Redford, are recognized with other survivors on stage before the walk / run begins.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Thousands walk and run during the 24th Annual Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure, locally presented by the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Saturday morning, May 16, 2015. The event begins and ends at Chene Park with the walk and run along East Jefferson from Chene to E. Grand Blvd. and back.
Thousands walk and run during the 24th Annual Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure, locally presented by the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Saturday morning, May 16, 2015. The event begins and ends at Chene Park with the walk and run along East Jefferson from Chene to E. Grand Blvd. and back.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News