Race for the Cure: A spirit of support
The 21st Annual Susan G.Komen Race for the Cure drew nearly 18,000 participants.Tons of volunteers were needed to help make it happen.
The race raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease.必威平台官网首页So, when given the opportunity, Labconco was eager take part on August 10th, 2014, to support such a great cause and give back to our community.
必威精装版维护时间It was an overcast and rainy morning, and although the rain may have dampened the race day T-shirts, it did not dampen the participants' spirits, especially not the spirits of Team Labconco and Labconco Corporation's race day volunteers.必威平台官网首页A total of 20 Labconco team members participated in the race, and 22 others volunteered to hand out water at the Labconco water station along the race route.
必威平台官网首页This was Labconco's fourth year sponsoring a water station and providing the volunteers to man it.必威平台官网首页Many of Labconco employees have taken part in Race for the Cure each year, and look forward to being a part of it again.必威平台官网首页Becky Alexander, Customer Service Representative at Labconco whom has participated each year, says, "I do it because it's fun to get involved and it is such a good cause.There are so many people affected by breast cancer, so this is just my small way of helping out."
This ugly disease affects everyone's life in some way, directly or indirectly.It knows no boundaries.Likewise, everyone can help support the cause in his or her own way.As depicted in the photo collage above, support for such a great cause can come in all sizes and all ages, each one providing hope for the future, so that lives might be saved.And one day, this disease can be cured.
必威平台官网首页Labconco plans to continue to support the cause through future races and in many other ways.必威平台官网首页Come rain or shine, Labconco's spirit of support will remain strong!
Cart for the Cure™ is a special, limited edition model of our popular Portable Table laboratory cart.It has all the great features of our standard Portable Table, except the 18 gauge welded tubular steel frame boasts the official Breast Cancer Awareness pink color!The cart also includes an official pink ribbon identification tag.必威平台官网首页Plus, for each Cart for the Cure sold, Labconco will donate $50.00 to the
St.Luke's Foundationto help provide FREE mammograms to women who can't afford them.
