Run with a reason

LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A special run to raise awareness for cancer took place downtown Saturday morning.

The Jill's Wish Foundation held its third annual Fighter Fun Run 5K, which started at the Muhammad Ali Center.

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The event is named to honor Jill Conley, who passed away in February after battling breast cancer for seven years.

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The Jill's Wish Foundation raises money to help support people undergoing breast cancer treatment.

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