N.S. joins Canada in Run for the Cure [Video]

It’s the time of year when Canadians lace up their running shoes for a good cause.

The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) CIBC Run for the Cure is back on Oct. 6. It is the largest, single-day, volunteer-led event supporting breast cancer research in the country.

Danielle Smith has been a Run for the Cure participant for years. A reconstructive surgery will prevent her from running this year, but during an interview with CTV News, she explained why the event is important to her.

“I participate because I had a great aunt that had breast cancer,” Smith said. “She passed away from it. And then when I was diagnosed I thought I should probably start raising more awareness.”

Smith, who is 35-years-old said not many people realize you can be diagnosed at that age.

“They assume it’s going to be over 50,” Smith said. “It was very shocking. I have no family history of it.”

Smith …