— The replay of WrestleMania XXX will be available on the WWE Network
immediately after the show is finished. The show will hit the VOD section right
away and you will also have the ability (like most shows) to watch from the very
beginning mid-show if you come in late.
— WWE sent out the following press release on
Thursday:
WWE® Superstar John Cena® to Serve as Grand Marshal at 25th
Annual Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure®
WWE and Susan G. Komen Kick Off Partnership in Honor of National Women’s
Health Week
WWE Superstar John Cena will serve as the official Grand Marshal for the
2014 Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure(R)
WASHINGTON — Susan G. Komen on Wednesday announced WWE
Superstar John Cena will serve as the official Grand Marshal for the 2014 Susan
G. Komen Global Race for the Cure®, taking place on Saturday, May 10th in
Washington, D.C. on the National Mall. Cena will help the world’s largest
nonprofit funder of breast cancer research mark its 25th anniversary of the
Global Race for the Cure in the nation’s capital.
Komen President and CEO, Dr. Judy Salerno, made the announcement during the
Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure® Media Kickoff Event and Survivor
Roundtable yesterday. Dr. Salerno praised Cena for bringing attention to the
breast cancer problem in Washington, D.C., a city that has the highest incidence
and mortality rate from breast cancer in the country.
“We are thrilled to have John Cena join us as Grand Marshal as I know his
reach will undoubtedly bring attention to the great need in the National Capital
Region,” said Dr. Salerno. “He’s a tough competitor in the ring, but he has a
special place in his heart for this cause and for our work.”
In addition to serving as Grand Marshal, Cena and WWE have set up “Team WWE”
to walk at the Global Race. Fans can join the team by registering for the Race
by visiting GlobalRacefortheCure.org and search “Team WWE” under the “Join a
Team” page. Or clicking the link here.
Cena’s participation at the Race kicks off a weeklong partnership between
Cena, Komen and WWE’s Divas in honor of National Women’s Health Week that begins
on May 11. The partnership is intended to remind women how a healthy lifestyle
is critical in the fight against breast cancer.
Susan G. Komen and WWE have a history of success in raising awareness for the
fight against breast cancer. In 2013, the two organizations partnered for “Make
Mom Proud,” a campaign that coincided with Mother’s Day and called on supporters
to do something meaningful for their moms and other important women in the their
life.
The partnership launched in 2012 with the successful “Rise Above Cancer”
campaign that raised over $1 million for Susan G. Komen. During October’s
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cena wore co-branded pink and black ring
gear that fans were able to purchase. In 2013, WWE and Susan G. Komen expanded
their joint “Rise Above Cancer” campaign to include all WWE Superstars and Divas
wearing customized “Rise Above Cancer” t-shirts to help raise awareness and
funds for Komen.
“It is a privilege to serve as Grand Marshal of Komen’s Global Race and help
raise awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer,” said John Cena.
“We are committed to using WWE’s global platforms to further the great work that
Komen does every day to help turn breast cancer patients into breast cancer
survivors.”
Since its inception in 1990, funds raised from the Global Race for the Cure®
have provided more than $35 million for over 300 community grants to local
programs in the National Capital Region, aimed at low-income, minority and
uninsured women in areas where breast cancer rates are the highest. Currently,
Komen has 22 active grants for community education and treatment centers helping
to provide breast health services, treatment assistance and patient support
services in the National Capital Region – which includes northern Virginia, the
District and Prince George’s and Montgomery counties in Maryland.
There are multiple ways to participate in and fundraise for the Global Race,
including the 5K or one-mile walk/run. Children ages five to 12 can register for
Kids for the Cure®, a special kid-friendly race. To learn more, visit
www.GlobalRacefortheCure.org. Share content and engage online with the official
event hashtag #KomenGlobalRace, @SusanGKomen and/or www.facebook.com/GlobalRace.
