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Mall of America^® welcomed 50,000 guests for Race for the Cure on Mother’s Day

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., May 12, 2013 – Approximately 50,000 participants gathered at Mall of America^® today to honor those affected by breast cancer at the 21st annual Susan G. Komen Twin Cities Race for the Cure^®. Together the group was able to raise approximately $2.5 million for breast cancer research, education, screening and preliminary treatment programs.

Top finishers for the 5K run are as follows:

• TJ Schultz, 17, of Hartland, Minn. finishing at 17:31 – top male
• Kari Teigen, 24, of Minneapolis, Minn. finishing at 20:44 – top female
• Cindy Blackstock, 40, of Plymouth, Minn. finishing at 23:17 – top survivor

For additional winners, see page two.

Susan G. Komen Twin Cities Race for the Cure is one of the largest 5K runs/fitness walks in the world. It raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates cancer survivorship and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease.

Of the proceeds raised in the Susan G. Komen Twin Cities Race for the Cure, 75 percent stays in Minnesota to help uninsured and underinsured women in their fight against breast cancer. Proceeds also fund grants for Minnesota breast cancer research teams. The remaining 25 percent of the proceeds fund breast cancer research programs.

Since it’s origination in 1983, the Komen Race for the Cure Series has grown from one local race in Dallas with 800 participants to a global series of more than 100 races with more than 1.5 million expected to participate in 2013. 

For more information on the Susan G. Komen Twin Cities Race for the Cure® visit www.komenminnesota.org

About Mall of America®

Mall of America is the nation’s largest retail and entertainment complex. At 4.2 million square feet, MOA is home to more than 520 world-class shops; Nickelodeon Universe®, the nation’s largest indoor family amusement park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, a 1.2 million gallon walk-through aquarium; Moose Mountain Adventure Golf; Theatres at Mall of America® - a 14-screen movie theater with VIP theatre and more. The Mall opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Follow Mall of America on Facebook and Twitter or visit our blog.

About Komen Twin Cities Race for the Cure®

The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was established in 1982 by Nancy Brinker to honor the memory of her sister, Susan G. Komen, who died from breast cancer at age 36. Today, the Komen Foundation is an international organization with more than 100,000 volunteers working through 120 Affiliates in the United States and four countries. The Komen Foundation has raised more than $1 billion toward its mission of eradicating breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by advancing research, education, screening and treatment.

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2012 Race for the Cure® 5K run winners

Top Five Male Winners:

1. TJ Shultz, 17, of Hartland, Minn. finishing at 17:31
2. Kassaye Gemeda, 35, of Bloomington, Minn. finishing at 17:39
3. Luke Pedersen, 25, of Richfield, Minn. finishing at 18:17
4. Michael Hoff, 16, of St. Paul, Minn. finishing at 18:33
5. Brian Schubring, 46, of Minneapolis, Minn. finishing at 19:30

Top Five Female Winners:

1. Kari Teigen, 24, of Minneapolis, Minn. finishing at 18:45
2. Karen Bebchuk, 46, of Plymouth, Minn. finishing at 21:34
3. Kylee McLain, 16, of River Falls, Minn. finishing at 21:35
4. Donna Philippot, 44, of Minneapolis, Minn. finishing at 21:55
5. Holly Glasser, 36, of Burnsville, Minn. finishing at 22:07

Top Five Survivor Winners:

1.   Cindy Blackstock, 40, of Plymouth, Minn. finishing at 23:17

2.   Bonnie Beaver, 41, of Brooklyn Park, Minn. finishing at 24:52

3.   Linda Williams-Brettingen, 54, of Eagan, Minn. finishing at 25:20

4.   Jean Engels, 47, of Roseville, Minn. finishing at 25:40

5.   Sarah Wagner, 47, of Eagan, Minn. finishing at 26:51

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