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St. Bernards Women’s Council will host the sixth annual Pink Warrior Fun Run/Walk on Oct. 11. All proceeds benefit breast health services in Northeast Arkansas.

The Hytrol Pink Spirit Contest will begin at 8:15 the day of the event. Participants are encouraged to put teams together, wear lots of pink and share their spirit for those who are impacted by breast cancer. Survivors and anyone currently undergoing treatment are invited to participate in the Survivor Parade at 8:30 a.m.

The fun run/walk 5K, open to all, begins at 9 a.m. A one-mile option is available. The event will begin and end at St. Bernards Health & Wellness.

The Early Bird Rate for registration is $35 and runs through Sept. 15. After this date, registration will be $40. All who register before Sept. 23 will receive a T-shirt at packet pickup. Packet pick-up will be Oct. 10 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Oct. 11 from 7-9 a.m. at St. Bernards Health & Wellness.

Survivors and anyone currently undergoing treatment will be celebrated on Oct. 11 with a special tent and recognition in their honor. At the tent, survivors will receive designated gifts and goodies. The Survivor Parade will begin at 8:30am.

In conjunction with this year’s Pink Warrior Walk, St. Bernards has partnered with local businesses to raise funds throughout the month of October. Individuals may shop or dine at the businesses listed on the calendar below on their respective day. A portion of proceeds will be donated to support breast health services across all of NEA and Southeast Missouri.