Think Pink, Run Proud 5K and Survivor Walk

Guys and Girls it is time to get those PINK dresses and be READY to hit the streets in your head to toe PINK ATTIRE. 

Whether you're running or not, the day will be filled with fun and excitement. 

If running isn't your thing, watching from the sidelines is just as fun, and YES PINK dresses are still required!

WHEN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2019 

WHERE: SOUTHERN MISS PAYNE CENTER

TIME: 8 A.M.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS JULY 31

CHILD (12 AND UNDER) $10  -  SINGLE RACER $25  -  RACE T-SHIRT INCLUDED

REGULAR REGISTRATION JULY 31 - SEPTEMBER 15

CHILD (12 AND UNDER) $12  -  SINGLE RACER $30  -  RACE T-SHIRT INCLUDED

LATE REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 16 - OCTOBER 4

SAME PRICES AS REGULAR REGISTRATION  -  CHILD (12 AND UNDER) $12  -  SINGLE RACER $30

RACE T-SHIRT AVAILABLE AS SUPPLIES LAST

*** This year we will also be looking for Charity Runners! We want you to help us raise money, to help the men and/or women in the Pine Belt and 17 surrounding counties with their medical expenses incurred after a breast cancer diagnosis. With your fundraising help we will be able to help even more people than ever before!!! ***

The Story of The Pink Ribbon Fund - Why we do, What we do 

“Help, Hope, & Healing in the Pine Belt” is the motto of the Pink Ribbon Fund.   This motto still reflects the three goals of the  Organization –  as it did in 2003 when the Pink Ribbon Fund became a reality. Throughout the past fifteen (15) years the Pink Ribbon Fund has developed into a charity/business that helps women (and men) who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.   

The heart of the Organization goes back to the hearts of several women who decided to do something to help those diagnosed with breast cancer. This was because of the loss of friends and relatives due to this devastating diagnosis.  There were many hurdles in the early days of the development of the Pink Ribbon Fund, but the determination and drive of these women could not be stopped once they decided to do this.    Thus, The Pink Ribbon Fund was introduced to the Pine Belt.

The Pink Ribbon Fund continues to proudly assist applicants by paying hospital and doctor bills, lab and radiology bills, pharmacy bills, insurance deductibles, diagnostic mammograms, breast prostheses and/or bras, wigs, hats, scarves, transportation assistance, physical therapy and mentoring, if requested.

The grant committee meets twice a month to review requests for assistance and the approvals are sent to the Finance Department of Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Init., Inc.  for payment to the various providers. The applicants must live in one of the seventeen (17) counties or receive  services in one of those counties to receive assistance.  A  strong process is in place to make sure the funds raised and/ or donated to The Pink Ribbon Fund are used as promised to the many businesses and individuals who contribute and support the Pink Ribbon Fund.

Love comes from each of these volunteers hearts as they identify with  the motto of The Pink Ribbon Fund “Help, Hope & Healing in the Pine Belt”. That is why we do what we do!  Most of the volunteers  also know someone who has been affected by breast cancer and understand the devastation of this dreadful diagnosis on the individual and their families.

The Pink Ribbon Fund holds four (4) fund raising events each year to raise funds to support the many requests for assistance. This event is one of the annual fundraising events each year. In past years our race was branded as Pink up the Pace and this year we are rebranding to make this event BIGGER and BETTER than EVER!!! 

For more information about the Pink Ribbon Fund, Please contact us! Contact information below:

THE PINK RIBBON FUND

KAYE RAY, ADMINISTRATOR

5891 US HWY 49 - #60-210

HATTIESBURG, MS 394002

(601) 550-5251