Komen Race for the Cure is back Gene Marrano March 31, 2016 1 minute read Over the past six years the “Race for the Cure” has raised almost 1.7 million dollars for cancer screenings and education programs. The Susan G. Komen race is back next weekend as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Diesel fuel prices: much closer to regular gas than normal, but experts don’t expect that to lastNext: Fundraising efforts continue for McKinnons and Montoyas Related Stories Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026