2009 Susan G. Komen Orange County Race for the Cure
An estimated 30,000 breast cancer survivors, supporters and activists participated in the 2009 Susan G. Komen Orange County Race for the Cure in Newport Beach on Sunday. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
A poster memorializes a breast cancer victim during a 5k run/walk at Sunday’s Race for the Cure. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Two women share a light moment as they participate in a 5k run/walk. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Breast cancer survivor Dana Ryan of Huntington Beach celebrates finishing early in a 5k run/walk.(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Teachers from Oak Creek Elementary School in Irvine celebrate their completion of a 5k run/walk. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Jen Sandoval, front, of Huntington Beach hugs Diane Rosales of Long Beach after finishing a 5k run/walk. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Survivors raise their roses during the breast cancer survivors ceremony, a tribute to their triumph over the disease. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Visibly moved, Toni Kirby from Rancho Santa Margarita presses a rose to her cheek during the breast cancer survivors ceremony. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Elizabeth Lueke of Aliso Viejo, a 21-year breast cancer survivior, is honored during the breast cancer survivors ceremony. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
