Split Race for the Cure raises record 101,000 euros

Race for the Cure breast cancer awareness charity run Split fundraising

The annual Race for the Cure humanitarian event in Split has set new records, attracting over 7,000 participants, including 371 teams and 21 schools. The event, held under the slogan ‘Ti si život moj!’, involved walking and running routes along the Split Riva.

Organizers from the County League Against Cancer - Split reported raising a record 101,000 euros. The funds are designated for the purchase of MRI equipment for the Oncology and Radiotherapy Clinic at KBC Split, as well as cooling gloves and socks to alleviate neuropathy caused by chemotherapy.

Chantal Blockx, Executive Director of Race for the Cure Europe, attended the event, emphasizing the importance of prevention and support for those facing cancer. Participants covered nearly 33 million steps during the event, a significant increase from the previous year.