Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Scheduled for Sept. 28 at Ridge Ferry Park

Get ready to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month with the return of the Paper Doll Parade and Breast Cancer Awareness 5K sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd.

This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28, at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome. The 5K is set to start at approximately 9:15 a.m. with the walk following 15 minutes later.

Atrium Health Floyd’s iconic dolls – symbols of breast health, breast education and the belief that knowledge is power – will be on display in fashionable running apparel around the park.

Organized by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation, the event will also include a 2-mile Paper Doll Parade health walk, so participants can walk, run or just have fun.

A costume contest will be held prior to the run and walk at 9 a.m., and at the conclusion of the run and walk breast cancer survivors will be recognized.

Registration for the 5K is $26 and the walk is $21. Runners and walkers can click this link to register.
Participants are urged to:

• Form teams for a good cause.
• Come up with a fun name.
• Design your own Paper Doll costume to wear or deck out in pink from head to toe.

A dollar from every entry will go towards Floyd Healthcare Foundation’s scholarship fund to financially assist women who can’t afford a mammogram. You can also donate online at https://www.floyd.org/foundation/Pages/Make-a-Donation.aspx and select the Breast Center as the Giving Program.

Groups of 20 or more can enter at a discounted price. Group registration must be done in person at 1 Shorter Ave.

“We are excited for the return of the Paper Doll Parade with Atrium Health Floyd,” said RFPRA Director Todd Wofford. “I hope everyone can come out and enjoy a day of walking, running and fun.”

For more information, visit rfpra.com.