Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer opportunities for the May 26, 2012 race are online at the link above. Thank you to all our 2011 volunteers! We hope you will come back.

We welcome the time and talent of volunteers to help us with work prior to, on Race day, and after the Race. Remember that many shifts on Race day allow you to register and participate as a racer or walker as well.

Corporations, groups and individual volunteers are needed in many categories before, during, and after the Race. We need YOU to make the 21st Annual Komen Detroit Race for the Cure® another victory in the fight against breast cancer. Our volunteers find that the work they do for this cause rewards them with an experience of community spirit like no other-and they have fun doing it!

• Volunteer assignments will be made on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Race Day volunteers can participate in the race and volunteer prior or after the race.
• All "early bird" volunteers are entitled to free parking in the parking structure.

We encourage you to register online, but if you are unable, click here to submit a volunteer form, or contact the Race office directly (248-304-2080 / raceforthecure@karmanos.org).

Komen Detroit Volunteer Honors 

Visit back soon for volunteers who have been honored recently for their work with Komen Detroit. Some past honorees:

Brandy Cline and Robin Dahlman Honored as Heroes of Breast Cancer

Komen Detroit Volunteers Co-Chairs Cline and Robin Dahlman

In 2010 the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, local Presenting Sponsor of Komen's Detroit Race, honored Brandy Cline and Robin Dahlman as joint winners of the Heroes of Breast Cancer Community Service Award. Both women who live out of state (Brandy in Florida and Robin in South Carolina) continue their work with Detroit’s Race from afar.

Fannie Williams receives the Komen Promise of One Award

Maureen Meldrum, Race Chair, Fannie Williams, Rebecca Przybycien, former Race Co-chair

The Komen Promise of One Award is given to outstanding volunteers who have gone above and beyond to further Komen's mission of ending breast cancer forever. Formerly the Cameo Award, the Promise of One Award recognizes the power one person can make in our promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.

The award was given to Fannie Williams in 2010. Fannie has been involved in the Race since its inception, and is an integral part of our Race's overall operations, making sure all food and beverage is in place for our participants and volunteers.

Volunteer Shining Star

Joan Love

"Race for the Cure is important to me because I believe that Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute are doing everything they possibly can to find a cure for breast cancer. I believe they are committed 100% to this mission!"

Mary Mataczynski, Music Co-Chair

" For several years I have been a proud member of the Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure® Planning Committee. I recruit local drummers to perform voluntarily on Race morning. The Warriors in Pink Drummers, Powered by Ford, rev up the participants and beat drums while survivors dance and stroll down the pink carpet. My mission is to help raise breast cancer awareness, educate myself and others and ultimately find a cure.”

Click here to view past Shining Stars.

2012 National Volunteer Recognition Program Sponsor

2011 Local Volunteer Sponsors

Volunteers, please consider helping us raise funds for the fight to end breast cancer forever. In 2011, the Friends for the Cure® program raised over $1.1 million! That's 48% of total Race revenue of $2.3 million. Please help us fight breast cancer by collecting tax-deductible donations from family members, friends, neighbors and co-workers. Without this funding, our community could lose lifesaving local programs and research dollars.

One Person. One Promise. One Cure. YOU have the power to make a difference. With additional donations lives will be saved!

Please click here for pictures from the 2011 Race. If you find yourself in a picture, please share a Race day memory by emailing raceforthecure@karmanos.org.

Thank you, Brandy Cline
Brandy Cline, Robin Dahlman
Robin Dahlman and Paula Kaye
Paula Kaye, Volunteer Co-Chairs!