Breast cancer survivors Claire Avant, Clare Smith, Mary Kay Tuggle, and D.J. Herrman (left to right, foreground) gather together with other survivors and supporters for a balloon release before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Thousands participated in the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure held at the Garden of the Gods on Sunday, Sept. 13. 200. Survivors of breast cancer and supporters of those who have had and have breast cancer participated in a 5K run, a 5K walk and a 1K family walk. This was the 15th year for the Susan G. Komen Race for Cure to be held in Colorado Springs. The Susan G. Komen organization is dedicated to ending breast cancer forever and saving lives from breast cancer. Pink is the official color of the Susan G. Konen Race for the Cure. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett)