The Pumpkins & Pink Ribbons 5K was scheduled to bring breast cancer awareness to downtown Tampa on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Organized by the Fight Wright Foundation, the free community walk and festival marked an important milestone as the organization celebrated five years of advocacy, awareness, and community involvement.
A Five-Year Milestone for the Fight Wright Foundation
Founded by Dr. Vondalyn Wright, the Fight Wright Foundation is celebrating five years of efforts centered on breast cancer awareness and supporting meaningful community conversations about the disease.
The foundation’s fifth anniversary provided the inspiration for its 5th Annual Pumpkins & Pink Ribbons 5K Walk & Festival, an event designed to connect Tampa Bay families through a shared commitment to early detection and awareness.
Rather than focusing solely on the walk itself, the gathering was planned as an opportunity to recognize the resilience of survivors while encouraging residents to understand the importance of breast cancer education, community support, and early detection.
Pumpkins & Pink Ribbons 5K at Perry Harvey Sr. Park
The Pumpkins & Pink Ribbons 5K was scheduled for Saturday, October 24, at Perry Harvey Sr. Park in downtown Tampa, bringing the foundation’s anniversary celebration to a central community setting.
The event was designed to welcome breast cancer survivors, local families, and community supporters for a festival atmosphere built around encouragement, recognition, and shared purpose.
As a free public event, the walk and festival also aimed to make participation accessible to people throughout Tampa Bay, whether they wanted to walk, support loved ones, or participate in the broader breast cancer awareness initiative.
More Than a Walk: A Celebration of Community
For the Fight Wright Foundation, the anniversary represented more than another year of organizing a community gathering. It reflected the importance of ongoing advocacy and bringing Tampa residents together around a cause that affects families and communities.
Through Pumpkins & Pink Ribbons, the foundation sought to create an environment where survivors and supporters could share in a celebration of strength while keeping early detection at the center of the conversation.
The event’s message extended to anyone interested in showing solidarity with individuals and families affected by breast cancer. Its emphasis on resilience, unity, and community connection gave the fifth-anniversary celebration a purpose beyond the festival itself.
Event Details and Foundation Information
For Tampa Bay residents interested in learning more about the event and the organization behind it, the submitted details included the following information:
- Event: 5th Annual Pumpkins & Pink Ribbons 5K Walk & Festival
- Organizer: Fight Wright Foundation
- Founder: Dr. Vondalyn Wright
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Location: Perry Harvey Sr. Park, downtown Tampa
- Admission: Free and open to the public
- Registration: Encouraged
Although the scheduled event date has passed, residents can continue learning about the Fight Wright Foundation, its breast cancer awareness mission, and its community advocacy through the organization’s official website here.
The foundation’s five-year milestone also serves as an invitation for Tampa Bay residents to stay connected with its mission. Those interested in future community initiatives and breast cancer awareness can visit the official website to learn more about the organization and its work.
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