We are thrilled to our 1st walk event in Grande-Digue for this year's Run for the Cure across the country on Sunday, October 6, 2024! 

I am the team captain of PinkArrows in Grande Digue, I joined in 2023 because I know some people including my relatives that had cancer. One of my closest friends and strong Deaf leader, Lucia Jackson is one of them. 

Back in 2020, our dear friend Lucia was diagnosed with breast cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic, and having experienced unique challenges within the healthcare system, she decided to bring her 25 years of advocacy experiences into the field of patient advocacy.  Fueled by her passion of supporting and empowering Deaf and hard of hearing people, she wants the same for their own cancer journey.  During the event with the Pink Arrows,  we hope to have people to join the team and spread awareness about breast cancer prevention, made accessible in ASL and LSQ.

To this end, in 2022, Lucia created a volunteer organization entitled Pink Arrows. The organization become stronger and bigger, made possible by Deaf talent and Deaf supporters. Even a local Deaf artists was commissioned to create its logo. 

With the platform giving PinkArrows more opportunities, on social media and in the community, we all hope to build connections with Deaf and hard of hearing women across all ages and geographic locations in Canada, all connected together by their cancer journeys.

Come and join us for a day of community, friends and family and FUN! You can walk for 1K, 3K or 5K.

EXCITING PART of this event - it will be held at Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf's property in Grande-Digue. After our walk, we will have a light refreshments and socialize. Great way to. meet and old friends! 

Please donate today. No matter how you participate, in person or make a donation to our Pink Arrows team, you will make a difference in the lives of cancer patients here inCanada and around the world!