Image: Run for the Cure / Provided / Nearly 600 participants joined the cause to support breast cancer research in Abbotsford on October 5, 2025.

By Alyssa Conti

RUN FOR THE CURE

Run for the Cure raises record of over $207K in Abbotsford

Oct 12, 2025 | 1:15 PM

ABBOTSFORD — Hundreds of runners have recently broken record funds for the annual Canadian Cancer Society’s CIBC Run for the Cure in Abbotsford.

On October 5, 590 participants joined the Run and raised $207,773 to support breast cancer research– beating the previous record of over $135,000 roughly six years ago.

“Thanks to the outstanding success of the Abbotsford community’s fundraising this year, the hope sparked on Run Day will continue all year long,” said Lynn Li, communications lead with the Canadian Cancer Society.

“Every dollar raised ensures that the end of the Run is the beginning of fuelling new research breakthroughs in institutions nationwide, compassionate care, and advocacy for a healthier future for everyone.”

Data from the Society shows breast cancer made up around a quarter of all new cancer cases in women. One in eight women is expected to be diagnosed overall.

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Donations are still being accepted until December 31. Anyone looking to support the organization can visit the Run’s website online.