Race for the Cure: Ohio breast cancer survivors share stories [Video]

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Susan G. Komen Foundation strives to save lives, raise awareness and offer support to those who are battling and have battled breast cancer.

That’s why the Race for the Cure draws thousands of people for its annual event, donned in their pink attire to join in the fight to end breast cancer.

This year’s event kicks off Saturday morning in downtown Columbus. For many participants, this race is a moment to reflect, unite and continue the fight.

Kelly Sherman, a 10-year breast cancer survivor, had words of advice for anyone struggling.

“Don’t give up. Fight,” she said.

Sherman said that her diagnosis was a whirlwind, explaining that she went from normal life to getting a mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation and was hospitalized multiple times.

After getting diagnosed at 41 years old, Sherman’s positive attitude got her through her darkest days.

“I knew I was gonna fight …