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Go Further: Virtual Race for the Cure Is This Weekend

CREDIT: Facebook/MaryBeth Werner Connor

This one is personal. Chances are it’s personal for you, too. According to breastcancer.org, about one in eight U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Most of us know at least eight women. One of those women will be affected.

Susan G. Komen is the largest and best-funded breast cancer organization in the United States. Our local chapter, Susan G. Komen Memphis-MidSouth Mississippi, makes sure that 80 cents of every dollar is directed to its mission, and of that, 75 percent remains local. The remaining 25 percent funds breast cancer research.

Facebook/MaryBeth Werner Connor

MaryBeth Werner Connor is a fighter.

Contemporary Media, the Memphis Flyer parent company, is once again participating this year. The team is racing through Central Gardens for our sisters, mothers, aunts, and other women (as well as men). Come down and cheer our small but mighty group to the finish line as we Race for the Cure. We’ll be starting at 9 a.m.

A childhood friend, MaryBeth Werner Connor, who had been diagnosed with breast cancer, recently gave us all great news.

“All of my cancer is gone,” said Connor. “The chemo worked, and the cancer has been eaten up. No lymph node involvement. I could not have made it through this without all of my family and friends who gave me the strength to handle this and kick cancer’s butt.”

MaryBeth, this one’s for you — and for breast cancer research, so that more women can say they kicked cancer’s butt.

Komen Memphis-MidSouth Virtual Race for the Cure®, komenmemphisms.org, Saturday, Oct. 31.

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Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Moving Downtown

Elaine Hare, executive director of Susan G. Komen Memphis-Mid-South

On October 31st, a projected 20,000 runners and walkers will take to the streets of downtown to raise awareness about breast cancer. The 23rd annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K is moving downtown after a two year run in Collierville at Carriage Crossing. Before settling in Collierville, the race was held in Germantown at the Shops of Saddle Creek for 20 years.

The announcement was made today at Raymond James tower downtown. Raymond James is a major sponsor for the event, and its Managing Director Jan Gwin said the race’s move to downtown will “significantly grow awareness and prevention of breast cancer.”

Mayor A C Wharton was on-hand at the conference, commending the move. He said he lost one sister to breast cancer and has another sister currently battling the disease.

“This is a rebirth. I can think of no better time. It’s spring. The birds are signing. The trees are budding, and guess what? Susan G. Komen is moving to Memphis, and they’re bringing downtown back to life again,” Wharton said.

The 5K race will begin and end at AutoZone Park, much like the annual St. Jude race series, at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 31st. The course will run down Front and Riverside, though South Main, and past the FedFexForum. A post-race expo at AutoZone Park will feature the Bouffants. Race registration is already open.

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Downtown Dining Week Dates Set, and more news

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The dates for Downtown Dining Week have been set for November 16th-22nd. This year, 40 restaurants are participating and offering three-course meals or special offers for $20.14. You can see the menus at downtowndiningweek.com.

Robata Ramen & Yakitori Bar will now offer Saturday and Sunday brunch, starting at 11 a.m. Among the brunch dishes: Japanese curry dishes, Beef Udon soups, a Brunch Bento Box, and ramen.

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, throughout the month of October, Felicia Willett of Felicia Suzanne’s is donating proceeds from sales of Flo’s Homemade Goodness to the Susan G. Koman Foundation. And, the menus for the Friday lunches are pink(!).

The Prime Cut Shoppe at Folk’s Folly is being renamed Humphrey’s Prime Cut Shoppe in recognition of Folk’s Folly founder Humphrey Folk. The shop will undergo a renovation as well.