One of the key fundraisers for breast cancer research takes place this weekend.
The CIBC Run for the Cure attracts many people who have been touched by the disease and who hope to, one day, see a cure for breast cancer, which strikes women primarily.
Selena Atkinson, communications manager for the event in Atlantic Canada, says money is also used to help patients with lodging, transportation and other services. She says going through breast cancer is a scary thing.
Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. Sunday in Bowring Park with opening ceremonies at 9:00. The 5k run goes at 10:00 and the 1k run at 10:15.