It was a powerful day of action to support and celebrate those who have breast cancer in Nova Scotia and right across the country.
People of all ages gathered for the 2025 Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure on Sunday.
The charity says more than 60,000 Canadians in over 50 communities raised more than $18,000,000 for breast cancer research, advocacy and support programs.
According to a release, 1,466 people took part in Halifax, raising $467,434.
In a statement, Vice President, Signature Programs, Laurie Benner says, “Supporters of this year’s Run are helping us fuel the most promising opportunities to improve patient outcomes with better treatment options for the 1 in 8 women who will face a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime.”
The organization’s annual fundraiser is the largest single-day, volunteer-led event in Canada in support of the breast cancer cause.
Since 1992, the run/walk has raised more than $540 million.
Last year, funds raised by the Run enabled the Canadian Cancer Society to:
- Support 76 projects focused on breast cancer research in Canada, and 23 clinical trials with participants diagnosed with breast cancer.
- Provide over 2,500 night’s stay for breast cancer patients and caregivers travelling for treatment at a Canadian Cancer Society lodge.
- Share reliable breast cancer information to Canadians, with more than 1.5 million page views on breast cancer pages on cancer.ca.
- Answer 4,200 inquiries from people affected by breast cancer through the Cancer Information Helpline.
- Deliver breast prostheses and wigs to over 1,300 Canadians with breast cancer to help them feel more like themselves.
