Brambleton Towne Center Transformed into Running Haven

The streets of Brambleton were dense with runners and walkers Saturday morning as groups of people teamed up to fight breast cancer. The Ribbon Run, organized by the Step Sisters, was sold out before the event began. On race day, additional runners were able to participate to show their support even though they did not receive t-shirts or bibs. The event certainly made a statement with more than 1,200 people in attendance.

The Step Sisters joined forces five years ago in an effect to fight breast cancer. All of the members have been touched by breast cancer in some way: some are survivors whereas others are friends or family members of people who have been diagnosed. The Step Sisters not only organize the Ribbon Run, they participate in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Washington, DC, and have raised more than $400,000 for research in the fight against breast cancer.

A family festival filled out the day, complete with moonbounces, free hot dogs, a fun run for kids, free massages, health screenings by INOVA and prizes.

For more information or to make a donation to the Step Sisters, visit www.stepsisters.org.