Boston University Women's Soccer and Lacross Race for the Cure

Boston University Women's Soccer and Lacross Race for the Cure

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Courtesy of Boston University Athletic Communications

BOSTON - The 2007-08 Boston University women's lacrosse and women's soccer teams kicked off the fall semester with the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Sunday, Sept. 23 at UMass-Boston. It marked the fourth straight year the lacrosse team has run in the five-kilometer race and first for the women's soccer team. Along with 6,000 other participants, the Terriers helped to raise money in the fight against breast cancer.

The Terriers helped in the effort to raise over $740,000 for breast cancer research at this event. In addition to raising money to eradicate breast cancer, the race also focuses on educating men and women on the value of early detection, promoting health awareness and teaching lessons in cancer survival. Numerous cancer survivors spoke to the crowds about their own personal battles and triumphs as well as thanking the thousands of people for all for their hard work and dedication.

For more information on the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure and how you can help with this cause please head go to http://www.komenmass.org/ or check out http://goterriers.com.