TRAVERSE CITY -- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and what better way to bring attention to those fighting the disease then the annual Remembrance Run in Traverse City.

More than 400 people put on their pink and hit the trails at Timber Ridge resort Saturday morning.  7&4's very own Marc Schollett was there with his mother, who is a breast cancer survivor, and they helped to get things started bright and early.  

The annual event benefits the Munson Women's Cancer Fund, providing financial assistance to women in the area who are fighting cancer. The Traverse City Track club has hosted the event since 1994 and to date, over 725 women have been assisted with financial support from this fund–the average need being approximately $600.

A total of $450,000 has been granted to cover expenses these women have incurred during their battles with cancer.

In 2009, 100 women were assisted with grants totaling $46,000. This is a substantial increase from previous years as needs continue to rise.