San Juan, October, 2009 – The Puerto Rico Convention Center was recently illuminated In support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In addition, Puerto Rico was one of many locations around the U.S. which hosted and participated in the Susan G. Komen’s annual running event, the Race for the Cure 5K.
“It is an honor to join the efforts of the non-profit organization, Susan G. Komen, and help the public create awareness of the importance of eradicating for once this horrible condition,” stated Jaime A. López Díaz, executive director, Puerto Rico Convention Center District Authority.
In Puerto Rico, breast cancer is the most diagnosed type of cancer in women and represents 33% of all types of diagnosed cancers in women during the period of 1999 to 2003.
The Race for the Cure 5K, which took place in Puerto Rico on October 11th, is a local event where one hundred percent of the funds generated remain in Puerto Rico to support unique programs in the fight against breast cancer. |
