The Susan G. Komen “Race for the Cure” event took place at Autzen Stadium on October 23. Hundreds of people of all ages showed up Sunday morning to show their support for survivors, family members, and friends. Supporters came out to run, walk and even crutch their way through the course. Everyone had their own reasons for attending, even CEO Thomas Bruner.

“I care a lot about women’s health and wellness issues. And I want to see an end to this horrible disease. And I don’t want any of my friends or sisters or nieces to grow up in a world with breast cancer. And that’s why I’m out here doing this work,” Bruner said.

According to Komen National, in Oregon alone, fifty women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in one week.

For more information and ways to get involved, go to komenoregon.org.