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Sea of pink floods downtown Indy

A sea of pink floods New York St. for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
A sea of pink floods New York St. for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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"Macho Mike" Sullivan dances at the stage before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.  His wife, Teresa Sullivan, not pictured, is a six-year breast cancer survivor.
"Macho Mike" Sullivan dances at the stage before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015. His wife, Teresa Sullivan, not pictured, is a six-year breast cancer survivor.
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Kim Irish, two-year breast cancer survivor and Komen Indy ambassador, takes a selfie of her and other ambassadors before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Kim Irish, two-year breast cancer survivor and Komen Indy ambassador, takes a selfie of her and other ambassadors before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Komen Indy ambassadors are reflected in a drum to be played by a Hamilton Southeastern High School student at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Komen Indy ambassadors are reflected in a drum to be played by a Hamilton Southeastern High School student at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Hamilton Southeastern High School band members play in the Pink Parade of survivors at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Hamilton Southeastern High School band members play in the Pink Parade of survivors at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Komen Indy ambassadors walk through the tunnel of pink balloons during the Pink Parade of survivors before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Komen Indy ambassadors walk through the tunnel of pink balloons during the Pink Parade of survivors before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Komen Indy ambassadors Erin Greenwald, left, a two-year survivor, and Jennifer Spees, a one-year survivor, hug during the Pink Parade of survivors at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Komen Indy ambassadors Erin Greenwald, left, a two-year survivor, and Jennifer Spees, a one-year survivor, hug during the Pink Parade of survivors at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Breast cancer survivors walk through the pink balloon tunnel during the Pink Parade before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Breast cancer survivors walk through the pink balloon tunnel during the Pink Parade before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Breast cancer survivors walk through the pink balloon tunnel during the Pink Parade before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Breast cancer survivors walk through the pink balloon tunnel during the Pink Parade before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Breast cancer survivors are greeted and cheered on during the Pink Parade before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Breast cancer survivors are greeted and cheered on during the Pink Parade before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Breast cancer survivors feel the support during the Pink Parade before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Breast cancer survivors feel the support during the Pink Parade before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Cindy Hutchison, right, hugs her classmate from the class of 1972, Southport High School, Stephanie Hamilton, left, as Hamilton walks the Pink Parade of survivors before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Cindy Hutchison, right, hugs her classmate from the class of 1972, Southport High School, Stephanie Hamilton, left, as Hamilton walks the Pink Parade of survivors before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Breast cancer survivors walk through the pink balloon tunnel during the emotional Pink Parade before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Breast cancer survivors walk through the pink balloon tunnel during the emotional Pink Parade before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Breast cancer survivors walk through the pink balloon tunnel during the Pink Parade before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Breast cancer survivors walk through the pink balloon tunnel during the Pink Parade before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Breast cancer survivors walk through the pink balloon tunnel during the Pink Parade before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Breast cancer survivors walk through the pink balloon tunnel during the Pink Parade before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Linda Foster, an 18-year breast cancer survivor, left, and Paula Wade, a 17-year survivor, enjoy the Pink Parade of survivors before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Linda Foster, an 18-year breast cancer survivor, left, and Paula Wade, a 17-year survivor, enjoy the Pink Parade of survivors before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Breast cancer survivors gather after the Pink Parade for a giant group photo, before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Breast cancer survivors gather after the Pink Parade for a giant group photo, before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Denise Domogalik, left, and others do Zumba to warm up before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Denise Domogalik, left, and others do Zumba to warm up before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Messages of hope are seen at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Messages of hope are seen at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Taneika McGuire, right, and others sign the Walls of Hope before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.  McGuire's mother died from breast cancer in 2010.
Taneika McGuire, right, and others sign the Walls of Hope before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015. McGuire's mother died from breast cancer in 2010.
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Chris Thayer pauses by one of the Walls of Hope before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Chris Thayer pauses by one of the Walls of Hope before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Thousands of supporters walk up New York St. during the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Thousands of supporters walk up New York St. during the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Members of the Warren High School football team join the walk at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.  They tried to do the one-mile walk but other walkers teased them into walking the longer 5K.
Members of the Warren High School football team join the walk at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015. They tried to do the one-mile walk but other walkers teased them into walking the longer 5K.
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Ronnie Goodspeed, from left, Dorothy Hines, Katie Hines, and Jim Luckiewicz stop to take a selfie during the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Ronnie Goodspeed, from left, Dorothy Hines, Katie Hines, and Jim Luckiewicz stop to take a selfie during the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Angels and tutus joined the sea of pink at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Angels and tutus joined the sea of pink at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Anna Jurkovich, from left, Lexi Neely, and Danielle Boehm join the sea of pink at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.  They are with the Guardians of the Girls, like guardian angels, in support of the cause.
Anna Jurkovich, from left, Lexi Neely, and Danielle Boehm join the sea of pink at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015. They are with the Guardians of the Girls, like guardian angels, in support of the cause.
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Chelsea Bernard, whose grandmother passed away from breast cancer in 2012, wears homemade butterfly wings as she joins her family and thousands others at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Chelsea Bernard, whose grandmother passed away from breast cancer in 2012, wears homemade butterfly wings as she joins her family and thousands others at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Breast cancer survivor Dorothy Kappus, in wheelchair, is joined by her nieces Samantha Kappus, left, and Staphanie Kappus, right, and her great great nephew Levi Kappus, center, at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Breast cancer survivor Dorothy Kappus, in wheelchair, is joined by her nieces Samantha Kappus, left, and Staphanie Kappus, right, and her great great nephew Levi Kappus, center, at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Jada Gardner, holds Ragi Maxwell, as they and Jayla Green, Nyah Simpkins Dasia Blades pose for a photo during the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Jada Gardner, holds Ragi Maxwell, as they and Jayla Green, Nyah Simpkins Dasia Blades pose for a photo during the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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A white dove is released during the opening ceremonies at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
A white dove is released during the opening ceremonies at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Tammy Bird, a seven-year breast cancer survivor, smiles during the Pink Parade of survivors at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Tammy Bird, a seven-year breast cancer survivor, smiles during the Pink Parade of survivors at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Survivors join the Pink Parade of survivors at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Survivors join the Pink Parade of survivors at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Ashley Roberts, left, and Stephanie McKee, right, join Donna Shippee, a three-month breast cancer survivor, during the emotional Pink Parade of survivors at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Ashley Roberts, left, and Stephanie McKee, right, join Donna Shippee, a three-month breast cancer survivor, during the emotional Pink Parade of survivors at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Donna Shippee takes it all in during the Pink Parade of survivors at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.  She is a three-month breast cancer survivor and is presently going through chemotherapy.
Donna Shippee takes it all in during the Pink Parade of survivors at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015. She is a three-month breast cancer survivor and is presently going through chemotherapy.
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Pam Butler, an eight-year cancer survivor, joins the Pink Parade of survivors before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Pam Butler, an eight-year cancer survivor, joins the Pink Parade of survivors before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Cece Fine smiles to supporters as she joins the Pink Parade of survivors at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.  She is a 29 year breast cancer survivor.
Cece Fine smiles to supporters as she joins the Pink Parade of survivors at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015. She is a 29 year breast cancer survivor.
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Joreen Caldwell, a 61-year breast cancer survivor, right, hugs a friend during the Pink Parade of survivors at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Joreen Caldwell, a 61-year breast cancer survivor, right, hugs a friend during the Pink Parade of survivors at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Ten-year breast cancer survivor Amanda Oliver, right, joins the pink with her granddaughter Janiyah Cooper at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Ten-year breast cancer survivor Amanda Oliver, right, joins the pink with her granddaughter Janiyah Cooper at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Larry Faris joins friends as they remember his late friend Brenda Pierce at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.  Pierce had been cancer free but cancer had returned to her liver and lungs.  She died almost three years ago.
Larry Faris joins friends as they remember his late friend Brenda Pierce at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015. Pierce had been cancer free but cancer had returned to her liver and lungs. She died almost three years ago.
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Heather Zdun joins the sea of pink Zumba to warm up before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Heather Zdun joins the sea of pink Zumba to warm up before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Denise Domogalik, sporting a pink wig, and others do Zumba to warm up before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Denise Domogalik, sporting a pink wig, and others do Zumba to warm up before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Taneika McGuire signs one of the Walls of Hope at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.  Her mother died from breast cancer in 2010.
Taneika McGuire signs one of the Walls of Hope at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015. Her mother died from breast cancer in 2010.
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Reshina Powell, left, and Lacy Thomas take a selfie at one of the Walls of Hope at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Reshina Powell, left, and Lacy Thomas take a selfie at one of the Walls of Hope at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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A breast cancer survivor runs during the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
A breast cancer survivor runs during the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Laughter joins the camaraderie during the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Laughter joins the camaraderie during the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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A sea of pink floods New York Street at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
A sea of pink floods New York Street at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Photos of the sea of pink were popular at the top of New York Street at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Photos of the sea of pink were popular at the top of New York Street at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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A sea of pink floods New York Street during the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
A sea of pink floods New York Street during the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Madelynn Goulet stands atop Dr. Robert Goulet's shoulders during the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.  Dr. Goulet is a breast cancer surgeon and Medical Director at Community Breast Cancer Care.
Madelynn Goulet stands atop Dr. Robert Goulet's shoulders during the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015. Dr. Goulet is a breast cancer surgeon and Medical Director at Community Breast Cancer Care.
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Members of the Warren High School football team join the walk at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.  They tried to do the one-mile walk but other walkers teased them into walking the longer 5K.
Members of the Warren High School football team join the walk at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015. They tried to do the one-mile walk but other walkers teased them into walking the longer 5K.
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A woman takes a photo of the sea of pink at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
A woman takes a photo of the sea of pink at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Kristin Riga, left, with Jango, and Darlene Dietrich, holding Aztec, join the walk up New York St. at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Kristin Riga, left, with Jango, and Darlene Dietrich, holding Aztec, join the walk up New York St. at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Katie Hines takes a happy selfie amidst the thousands of participants in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Katie Hines takes a happy selfie amidst the thousands of participants in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Seven-year breast cancer survivor Tammy Bird gets her photo taken with her family as she joins the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Seven-year breast cancer survivor Tammy Bird gets her photo taken with her family as she joins the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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A sea of pink floods downtown at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
A sea of pink floods downtown at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Christy Cantrell and Shay Scott join the sea of pink at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Christy Cantrell and Shay Scott join the sea of pink at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Even the dogs get in the pink spirit at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Even the dogs get in the pink spirit at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Crystal Hyland, holding her daughter Aundraya Guy, and with her step-daughter Oniah Guy, walk in memory of Hyland's mother, at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.  Tracey Smith died of breast cancer two years ago.
Crystal Hyland, holding her daughter Aundraya Guy, and with her step-daughter Oniah Guy, walk in memory of Hyland's mother, at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015. Tracey Smith died of breast cancer two years ago.
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Rhonda McCall smiles as she joins the Pink Parade of survivors at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Rhonda McCall smiles as she joins the Pink Parade of survivors at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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