Save the Dates of Thursday, October 1, 2026, Saturday, October 10, 2026 and Saturday, October 24, 2026! This marks the 12th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness events in memory of Billie Jean "BJ" Jackson!

During this time, we will honor survivors, continue the legacy of those who are no longer with us and focus on women's health and overall well being.

We're kicking off the month with a Stepping in Pink for a Purpose line dancing event on October 1! Survivors and supporters are invited to attend from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. The location is 2402 East Harding Avenue in Pine Bluff, AR.

The donation for the line dance is just $5.00 per person. Special guests will be Meme.

Vendors to be present include:

• JLC Wellness
• Refined Body + Wellness Oasis, Inc.
• Sassy Fit Divas

Join us for a Panel Discussion ~ Unity Through Dialogue : Healing Through Awareness ~ on October 10 at 10:00am. The location is New St. Hurricane Missionary Baptist Church at 3319 South Ohio Street in Pine Bluff, AR.

Panelists are as follows:

• Berinda Eugene, Moderator and Breast Cancer Advocate
• Pia Woods, Associate District Director of Delta UADA | CES | Delta District
• Charlotte Martin - 12 Year Breast Cancer Survivor
• Sandra Fisher - 7 Year Breast Cancer Survivor
• Kristen Krauss, LPC, NCC, PMH-C Carti Cancer Center
• Dr. Sam Makhoul, M.D. FASCO, Carti Cancer Center

Don't miss the 5K Walk/Run on October 24 at 9:00am. The location is the Lake Saracen Pavilion at 200 Lake Saracen Drive in Pine Bluff.

There will be free health screenings, live entertainment, vendors, a Kids Zone and uplifting fellowship.

Register yourself, family, group, team or organization today! The fee is $40 for ages 12 and up, which includes a commemorative t-shirt. The registration deadline to receive a commemorative 5K Walk/Run shirt is October 10, 2026.

To complete the registration form, click here or on the button located at the bottom of this digital communications. You may also register by scanning in the QR code on the flyer.

It's not too late to train for the 5K Walk/Run! Join Tre Cole & 870 Run Club Saturdays at 8:00am at Lake Saracen.

Calling all businesses! Vendors are wanted for the 5K Walk/Run event. Spots are limited. Register as a vendor now by clicking here.

For more information about 12th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness events, visit www.bjlegacy.org or email bjjacksonfightcurelegacy@yahoo.com.