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Families, friends, community members and breast cancer survivors approach the finish line of the 5K run or walk during Susan G. Komen's 17th annual Race for the Cure against breast cancer on Sunday, March 22, 2015 on the University of Arizona Mall. Photo taken on Sunday, March 22, 2015. Photo by Rebecca Marie Sasnett / for Arizona Daily Star
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.
Contact reporter Emily Bregel at ebregel@tucson.com or 573-4233. On Twitter: @EmilyBregel
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