KANSAS CITY, KS (KCTV) -
Sunday is a big day in Kansas City as the NASCAR Sprint Cup runs around the Kansas Speedway, but Thursday was a big day for another group of racers. This group is driving for their lives.
It was a ride of a lifetime and it was more about celebrating a life. Fifteen Kansas City area breast cancer survivors had a chance to hop in a car and fly around the Kansas Speedway.
Thursday was also Julie Luttmon's 50th birthday.
"Three years ago today I had my surgery, and so rather than celebrate my birthday in years, I'm celebrating my birthday for life," said Luttmon.
After surviving breast cancer, every day is a ride in the fast lane.
"It's a journey that a lot of men and women go through and respect what few of us get to experience and you come out on the other side being very thankful," Luttmon said.
It was also a ride for life for 25-year-old Bret Miller. He's the nation's youngest male breast cancer survivor. For Miller, the ride was nothing compared to the ride he's taken the last year.
"It is a very rare case for men to get it… mostly in their 60s," he explained. "My main purpose now is to get the word out to young and old men and women because a lot of women are getting it younger."
To date, the Pink Chevrolet Camaro NASCAR Pace Car has raised over $30,000 for the American Cancer Society.
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