加拿大第35届抗乳腺癌义跑筹得1800万加元，逾6.5万人参与
加拿大癌症协会10月4日宣布，第35届 CIBC Run for the Cure 抗乳腺癌慈善义跑当天在全国50多个社区举行，超过6.5万名参与者与志愿者共同筹得1,800万加元，用于支持受乳腺癌影响的人群。
加拿大癌症协会表示，自创办以来，这项义跑已累计为乳腺癌事业筹款5.58亿加元。筹得资金投向最具前景的研究、挽救生命的临床试验、倡导工作以及为患者提供照护与支持的服务项目。今年也是加拿大帝国商业银行（CIBC）担任义跑冠名赞助商的第30年。
这项始于1992年的活动如今是加拿大规模最大的专门支持乳腺癌患者群体的公益活动。当天，各地参与者以跑步或步行的方式纪念亲友、庆祝康复者，并为正在接受治疗的人筹款。
加拿大癌症协会表示，义跑筹款持续推动乳腺癌在预防、检测与治疗方面的进展，并资助基于证据的信息与支持项目。协会呼吁公众继续通过活动官网捐款支持。
Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure Raises $18 Million With Over 65,000 Participants
The Canadian Cancer Society announced on October 4 that the 35th annual CIBC Run for the Cure drew more than 65,000 participants and volunteers across over 50 communities nationwide, raising $18 million for those affected by breast cancer.
The society said the Run has now raised $558 million for the breast cancer cause since it began. Funds raised are invested in the most promising research, clinical trials that save lives, advocacy and compassionate support programs that provide care, comfort and vital connections to those affected by breast cancer in Canada. This year marked 30 years for CIBC as the event's title sponsor.
First held in 1992, the Run is the largest event in Canada dedicated to supporting people affected by breast cancer. Participants across the country ran or walked on October 4 to honour loved ones, celebrate survivors and raise money for people undergoing treatment.
The society said money raised through the Run continues to drive advancements in breast cancer research across prevention, detection and treatment, and helps fund information and support programs. Donations remain open through the event's official website.
来源：加拿大癌症协会
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图片来源：图：城市慈善跑的跑者人群（资料图）。本届义跑逾6.5万人参与、筹得1800万加元。图片来源：Acabashi 摄，Wikimedia Commons，CC BY-SA 4.0。EN: Runners in a city charity run (file photo). This year's Run drew over 65,000 participants and raised $18 million. Image: photo by Acabashi, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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