Women's group sponsors breast cancer programIn honor of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation 1998 Phoenix Race for the Cure, the Women's Department of the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix will host a breast cancer educational program.The program is set for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, at the home of Dr. Deborah Bernstein. The Race for the Cure is set for Sunday, Oct. 11, at Park Central Mall. Proceeds will fund breast cancer education, screening and treatment projects throughout the state of Arizona, as well as fund research through the Susan G. Komen National Grant Program. The 5K walk/run begins with registration at 6:30 a.m. The 1 Mile Family Run starts at 7:45 a.m. The Early 5K Run, for women 60 and older and men 65 and older, starts at 8:15 a.m. And the last event, the 5K Run and Walk, starts at 8:30 a.m. More than 11,000 people participated in the 1997 event. Entry forms can be picked up at Runner's Den, 6505 N. 16th St., JCPenney and Pier 1 locations. Packets also can be picked up the morning of the event. Entry fee is $16 if postmarked by Monday, Oct. 5; $18 if postmarked by Oct. 6-10, or $20 the day of the event. To RSVP for the Women's Department program, call Diane at 274-1800, ext. 148, by Sept. 14. Directions to Dr. Deborah Bernstein's home will be provided when reservations are made. For more information on the Race for the Cure, call 949-4696. 
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