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Runners brave weather, raise $2 million for cancer

June 06, 2004

Washington D.C. - Thousands of rain-soaked runners and walkers, many wearing bright pink T-shirts, braved the rain and chill yesterday and participated in the 15th annual Komen National Race for the Cure.

More than 50,000 people registered for the five-kilometer race in downtown Washington, according to event organizers. They estimated about $2 million was collected for cancer research and treatment.

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