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Photos: Quest for the Cure
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Thousands of runners and walkers joined forces in the 2012 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure to wage the fight against breast cancer. The event began with the traditional pre-race ceremonies on the IUPUI campus; the race course ran from Carroll Stadium, past the Indianapolis Zoo and ended near Inlow Hall.
Apr 22, 2012 — photo credit: Brian Drumm
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The passion for helping find a cure for cancer motivates thousands of participants, their family members and friends.
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Survivors from years and even decades past give hope for current cancer victims and their families.
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Pink, as always, dominated the color palate.
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The 'Pink Parade' began this year's event, as it does each year.
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People came prepared to share signs, gear and more.
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Former Indianapolis Colt Jeff Saturday, long a staunch supporter of the Race for the Cure, spoke once again despite his recent move to ...
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Even unofficial cheerleaders played a pivotal role in the celebration of collaboration.
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WTHR news anchors Andrea Morehead and John Stehr helped officiate the pre-race actvities.
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For some, costumes were a big part of the day.
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IUPUI once again had a large -- and enthusiastic -- team in the event.
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Some walkers and runners adorned themselves with face paintings of all styles and colors.
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Volunteers handed out IUPUI items along the course.
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The youngest 'walkers' often had strollers in order to take part ...
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... and occasionally, even more unusual modes of transport.
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Whether participants were coming ...
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... or going along the course ...
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... the day was about joining forces to fight cancer.
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This year's event did draw quite likely the largest 'fan' in Komen history, though -- who observed participants from the Indianapolis Zoo.
