OCEAN CITY — Maryland State Senator Jim Mathias has been named the honorary chair for Susan G. Komen Maryland’s 2016 Ocean City Race for the Cure on April 16.

The honorary chair position at the Race for the Cure recognizes a local individual who has made an impact on or been impacted by breast cancer.  As his loving wife Kathy fought valiantly through her own breast cancer, Mathias was a supporter and caregiver and continues as a strong advocate of women’s health and breast cancer survivorship across the state, and Komen Maryland recognizes this dedication.

Mathias, who represents District 38 comprised of Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester counties, is a former Ocean City councilman and mayor and has also served in the Maryland House of Delegates.

“United we stand and together we go forward in our continued fight against breast cancer,” said Mathias. “Join me in my call as I ask friends, families, survivors, caregivers and everyone to unite together on the beautiful Ocean City Boardwalk as we walk together with Komen Maryland in support of a cure.”

On Race Day, Mathias will speak at the start line on the Boardwalk, offering words of encouragement to runners and walkers before they begin the race.

“Having demonstrated his support for a number of causes throughout the state, and on the Shore especially,” said Jessica Evans, Eastern Shore Race and Development Manager. “We are honored that Senator Mathias has chosen to support us in such a strong way at this year’s Race.”

To register for the Ocean City Race for the Cure, visit www.komenmd.org, call 410-938-8990 or email us at info@komenmd.org.