Susan G. Komen Arizona is discontinuing Southern Arizona's Race for the Cure event, starting with March 2017 race in Tucson, the nonprofit said in a news release issued today.
"After thoughtful consideration, we determined that to maximize our impact in the area, it is time to focus on new ways to raise funds and engage with our communities," the release said.
Susan G. Komen Arizona is one of more than 100 affiliates of the Susan G. Komen foundation.
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