Local Clubs Set to 'Row For the Cure' Along the Chattahoochee in Roswell

Komen Atlanta is teaming up with several local rowing clubs to present the fifth annual "Row for the Cure" on Saturday, Sept. 17, in an effort to demonstrate the importance of healthy and active lifestyles.

The 12-hour row-a-thon, which begins at 7 a.m. at Azalea Park in Roswell, has raised nearly $200,000 for Komen Atlanta since 2007. Trained rowers from St. Andrew Rowing Club, , Atlanta Junior Rowing Association, Georgia State Crew and Georgia Tech Crew will all take part in this year’s Row for the Cure. 

“Even though the greatest risk factors for breast cancer are being a woman and getting older, research has proven that physical activity and maintaining a healthy lifestyle positively impacts breast health,” said Kelly Dolan, Executive Director of Komen Atlanta. “Rowing is an activity that all women, regardless of age, can participate in and enjoy. Row for the Cure is the perfect event to help us promote healthy living and its potential impact on breast cancer and breast cancer outcomes.”

Each participating club determined its own fundraising goals and row-a-thon schedule for the day-long event. Donations to an individual club can be made by visiting the website.

Row for the Cure is open to the public and spectators are welcomed to play volleyball or frisbee and picnic along the Chattahoochee River throughout the day. For a donation of $25, members of the community are also invited to experience rowing on the Chattahoochee River during the "Learn to Row" classes. The one and a half hour rowing experience includes a basic introduction to the sport and water time.

Row for the Cure raised more than $75,000 for Komen Atlanta in 2010. For general information about the event and to register for "Learn to Row," visit them online.