Big crowds fill the Portland waterfront at last year s Race for the Cure.
This year s race takes place Sunday and is expected to draw as many as 40,000 people. Portland is preparing for the 2000 Komen Portland Race for the Cure with some exciting changes this year. The race to be held Sunday morning at Tom McCall Waterfront Park raises money to help eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease. Donations further the mission of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation for research, education, screening and treatment. More than 40,000 people, including women, men and their families, are expected to show their support.