IOWA, La. (KPLC) – The Queen of Pink Organization is preparing to host its 18th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk and Benefit Saturday to raise awareness and support breast cancer patients across Southwest Louisiana.<\/p>\n
The event will take place at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Iowa, Louisiana, with this year\u2019s theme, \u201cOn the Hunt for the Cause.\u201d<\/p>\n
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by opening ceremonies at 9 a.m. The walk will begin at 9:30 a.m., with the benefit activities continuing afterward.<\/p>\n
The event will also feature live entertainment. Dani Lacour is scheduled to perform from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by Marlon Angulo from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n
Registration costs $20 for participants ages 13 and older and $15 for children ages 4 to 12. Children 3 and younger can attend for free, but a T-shirt is not included. Breast cancer survivors can register for free.<\/p>\n
The Queen of Pink Organization serves breast cancer patients throughout Southwest Louisiana. The organization also offers financial assistance. <\/p>\n
There are different queens named over the summer that represent different age groups, including \u201cSurvivor Queen Pink\u201d This year\u2019s was Alicia Guitierrez, who was diagnosed with stage one, grade two invasive carcinoma. Queen of Pink offered assistance for her and her family. <\/p>\n
\u201cI applied for financial assistance. I thought I would not get it, but Queen of Pink does not limit if you have insurance or if you make a certain amount – they just offer a $500 check for financial assistance in your journey. It means the world to someone who is going through that, and you don\u2019t know what you are getting,\u201d Guitierrez said.<\/p>\n
Guitierrez is very grateful for what Queen of Pink has to offer and encourages the community to support. This year, they are averaging around 300 people to represent breast cancer awareness. <\/p>\n