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Strong support for CIBC Run for the Cure

A large and enthusiastic group of runners and walkers took part in this year's CIBC Run For The Cure in Abbotsford.
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Aldergrove rugby player Elyssa Phillipson (on right in pink shorts) and friends joined the Run for the Cure cancer fundraiser in Abbotsford on Sunday

A large and enthusiastic group of runners and walkers took part in this year's CIBC Run For The Cure in Abbotsford.

Early reports show that $27 million was raised nationally at this year’s Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure. The Pink Angels team recorded the highest fundraising total at $11,085.

The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation recognizes the annual support and is honoured to continue to lead the way towards a vision of creating a future without breast cancer.

The Run for the Cure is Canada's largest single day, volunteer-led fundraising event dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research, education and health promotion initiatives.

Next year's event is on Sunday, October 5, 2014.

Top Online Teams:

Pink Angels $11,085.00

Barb's Gal Pal's & Co $5,300.00

Team CIBC - Abbotsford $5,061.00

Pink Power $5,040.00

BFF "Breast Friends Forever" $4,705.00

four abreast $4,649.00

Wendy's Warriors $4,150.00

ABCD CUP $3,850.00

chilliwack chicks $3,831.00

April's Angels aka Christie's Crusaders $3,433.00

Top online fundraisers:

April Lunn $2,730.00

Nathan Stephens $2,500.00

Brianne Stevens $2,263.00

Barb Morrison $2,170.00

Wendy Robertson $2,100.00

Bonny Kelly $1,600.00

Brenda Tregellas $1,525.00

Ella Regnier $1,490.00

Deb Ewanchuk $1,475.00

Heidi Haraga $1,450.00

HARRY HUNT PHOTO

Postal workers teamed up to "stamp out cancer" for the Run for the Cure fundraiser in Abbotsford on Sunday, Oct. 6.



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