First-of-Its-Kind Houston Gala Celebrates Breast Cancer Veteranhood
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WHAT: The inaugural Pink Battalion Gala, a celebration of "Breast Cancer Veteranhood™," will redefine life after breast cancer treatment. The event, presented by Qua Point Health & Wellness Foundation in partnership with Vagnificent LLC, aims to support resilience coaching, wellness resources, and community programs designed to address the mental, physical, and emotional challenges that can continue after surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation ends.
WHEN: The event will take place on [Date], from 5:30 p.m. to [End Time].
WHERE: The gala will be held at [Venue Name], located at [Venue Street Address].
WHO: The event will feature a Purple Carpet arrival from 5:45-6:30 p.m., a Vet Gala Pinning Ceremony, and a keynote address from founder Dr. Chevelta Smith. Attendees will include breast cancer veterans and supporters.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES: Media can check in at 5:30 p.m. at the venue’s main entrance foyer. They will have the opportunity to Purple Carpet arrivals, the Vet Gala Pinning Ceremony, and interviews with Dr. Chevelta Smith, the Pink Battalion Vet Gala team, and attending breast cancer veterans who choose to share their stories.
The event aims to support resilience coaching, wellness resources, and community programs designed to address the mental, physical, and emotional challenges that can continue after breast cancer treatment ends. Pink Battalion defines a Breast Cancer Veteran as anyone who has completed active clinical breast cancer treatment and is navigating the return to everyday life.
To ensure those who fought the battle can be in the room, Pink Battalion is offering a limited number of complimentary tickets (while supplies last) exclusively for breast cancer veterans.
MD Anderson Cancer Center is an official event sponsor, supporting Pink Battalion’s effort to strengthen the bridge between medical treatment and long-term survivorship wellness.
The event will celebrate the milestone of finishing active treatment, recognizing that it is not the end of the journey. Pink Battalion exists to honor what breast cancer veterans have endured and to help build the resilience, community, and resources needed for life after treatment. The inaugural gala will feature a Purple Carpet arrival, a Vet Gala Pinning Ceremony welcoming attendees into Veteranhood, and a keynote address from founder Dr. Chevelta Smith about the need for stronger post-treatment support.
Dr. Chevelta Smith, a board-certified OB/GYN, U.S. Navy veteran, and breast cancer survivor nearing her five-year survivorship milestone, emphasizes the importance of continued support for breast cancer veterans.
The event is open to the public, with a limited number of complimentary tickets available exclusively for breast cancer veterans. Media can register for credentials and camera placement by contacting Nashville Publicity Group at +1 615-771-2040 or by visiting the event website at pinkbattalion.com.