Breast Reconstruction Awareness Close the Loop 5K 2025

🏃‍♀️ Race Overview

• Event: The Breast Reconstruction Awareness Close the Loop 5K
• Date: October 10, 2025
• Location: 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA
• Website: Click here for details

🎗️ About the Event

• Purpose: The Close the Loop 5K raises awareness and funds to support breast reconstruction charitable care and research.
• Community: The event unites plastic surgeons, patients, and the public.
• Impact: Profits are awarded to organizations focused on helping women with breast cancer and reconstructive surgery.
• Funding: The Plastic Surgery Foundation has allocated 188 grants, totaling over $2 million.

🌟 Significance of Breast Reconstruction

• Statistics: Breast cancer affects approximately 1 in 8 women in the United States.
• Personal Choice: Every woman should have access to her options before making a decision regarding reconstruction.
• Grants: Funds from the event will support organizations through the Breast Reconstruction Awareness Campaign.
• Support: The initiative is part of The Plastic Surgery Foundation's broader work.

🏅 Event Details

• Timing: The race will be held at 7:00 AM PST.
• Related Event: Part of Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2024.
• Organizers: Funded through the Breast Reconstruction Awareness Campaign.
• Support Network: Collaboration with the The Plastic Surgery Foundation and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.