Race For The Cure Essay

I chose the “The Race for the Cure” to do my research on. I chose this event because my mother and mother-in-law both passed away from cancer, so it is something that hits close to home for me. I reviewed five different artifacts on the event. I found that they used all techniques to get the reader understand the importance of the event for survivors and how the event saves lives. The first site was the “Race for the Cure” official website. I t used “Logos” in several ways. One way was when it said, “breast cancer is the leading cause of death among women ages 20 to 39 in the United States” (Our impact, 2017, p.7). Additionally, more than 200,000 women and men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year (Our Impact, 2017, p.7).

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It also stated on the site that they “have helped turn breast cancer patients to breast cancer survivors” (How Our Research is Making a Difference, 2017, p.1). Another way it used “pathos” is by telling the reader how it supports those without resources, what they are doing to help the community, and what they are doing to help around the world(Komen, 2017). According to Komen, the event is the “world’s largest and most successful education and fundraising event for breast cancer” (2017). Furthermore, the site has over 100 affiliates, has lots of followers, and is a worldwide event (Komen, 2017). This is a way they used “ethos” to help the reader trust in the author. Secondly, I reviewed the site warriorsinpink.ford.com. They are affiliates of the “Race for the Cure.” They used “pathos” as an approach when they said they support patients, survivors, and co-survivors.” They also used the “logos” approach when they stated they have dedicated over $130 million to the cause and provided over 60,000 good day experiences (Warriors in Pink, 2017,