Run for a Cure celebrates 30 years in Calgary [Video]

CTV producer Cynthia Roebuck has been to the CIBC Run for a Cure before, but Sunday, she had a different perspective on the popular event.

“I’ve been to this event before, and it’s always incredible to see all the people who can come out and show their support, or just because they have somebody who’s participating, somebody who is a (cancer) survivor and fighting this incredible battle,” she said.

“But to be here as a newly-diagnosed patient is amazing,” she added.

“I feel overwhelmed by the support and the money that’s being raised to help people who are fighting this disease,” she said.

Huge number of Canadians impacted

Event run director Kirsty McGowan praised Calgarians for their support.

“This is our 30th anniversary run in Calgary,” McGowan said. “This is my fifth year as run director. We’re a completely volunteer committee that puts on this event. We set $800,000 as our fundraising goal — and …