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Pink Celebration for Komen Race

NBC reporter Pat Battle leads throngs of runners and survivors at the annual event.

 
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Reporter Pat Battle, and husband Anthony Johnson, spoke to the crowd.
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Thousands of runners and walkers showed up at South Mountain Reservation this weekend - among them breast cancer survivor and television personality Pat Battle - to take part in the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

The annual run, which draws participants from all over the New York metropolitan area, raises thousands of dollars to fight cancer, particularly for women. Cancer survivors were honored at the race and the mood was alternately jubilant and emotional as the women and their accomplishments were recognized.

Besides running the race, visitors could visit numerous booths, take home souveniers, and listen to music, and take part in zumba dancing. Despite the off and on showers over the weekend, Sunday's weather cooperated for the runners and walkers.

According to the Komen organizers, here are some of the race winners:

MALE - FIRST PLACE

Brandon Ellison (Morristown)                       

Time: 18 minutes 4 seconds

 

MALE - SECOND PLACE

Keith Kelleher (Hoboken)

Time: 18 minutes 37 seconds

 

FEMALE - FIRST PLACE

Heidi Hullinger (New York)

Time: 19 minutes 37 seconds

 

FEMALE - SECOND PLACE

Kirsten Peterson (New Providence)

Time: 21 minutes 38 seconds

 

SURVIVOR - FIRST PLACE

Sherry Peterson (New Providence)

Time: 25 minutes 00 seconds

 

SURVIVOR - SECOND PLAcE

Lynn Bircsak (Westfield)

Time: 27 minutes 17 seconds

Related Topics: Breast Cancer and Komen Race for the Cure

lisa renwick

4:40 pm on Monday, May 7, 2012

these photos captured an amazing day. Thanks to all that came out and participated and supported our mission - to save lives.

With Much Gratitude,

Lisa Renwick
Co-Chair, Race for the Cure

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