| There are many races held in the state
of Pennsylvania. All of the races are supported by a foundation to raise
money and cure people. The three races that I find most interesting are The Race for the Cure, The Jingle Bell Run, and The Great
Race. These are all running events. In all of the races you can run are 5k
, which is a three mile run. The running races are found in
different states other than Pennsylvania. Running is a good way to
exercise and it's not only good health for you but it helps raise money
for the people with breast cancer and arthritis.
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| Now here is a little bit about The
race for the cure. It is funded by the Breast Cancer Foundation. The races
real name is The Komen Race for the cure. Susan G. Komen had breast cancer
and went through a really hard time. Susan G. Komen died at the age of 38
from breast cancer. Her sister, Nancy Brinker, was very sad. Nancy then
started the Breast Cancer Foundation. |
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The Jingle Bell Race is held in the
Winter. This race supports Arthritis. It is fun to run in because you are
getting exercise. It makes you feel good about
yourself. There are a lot of people that attend the race. There
is a lot of fun activities you can do before and after the race. |
| The Great Race is held in Pittsburgh,
PA. It's real name is Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great
Race. Richard S. Camiguiri was a mayor of Pittsburgh. He had many great
accomplishments. He died of amaloidosis. It is a rare disease. The money
goes to help people with rare dieases. |
 
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