‘Fight Like A Jedi’ 5K helps raise money for local women with breast cancer

JACKSON, Tenn. — Some residents here in the Hub City are joining forces to raise money for a good cause.

With Halloween underway, most take this time of year to dress in their favorite costumes and eat mountains of candy, of course. But these residents are setting their sights on the race track with a “force” to be reckoned with support a great cause.

It’s time to grab your lightsaber to compliment this years “Fight Like A Jedi” themed 5K competition.

The force was strong Tuesday evening as the race started on Coastland Drive here in Jackson.

All funds will go to the “Take Your Girls Night Out,” which financially assists West Tennessee women currently fighting breast cancer.

Here’s how the fundraiser assist women throughout the region.

“The Take Your Girls Night Out fund helps women financially that are currently battling breast cancer. So, anyone that needs help with an electric bill, if they need car work done, if they need a new washer and dryer–we help them up to $1,000,” said Maigan Smith, assistant administrator for the Women’s Clinic PA.

Guest are encouraged to put on their favorite galaxy gear to join others in an epic battle to send breast cancer to a galaxy far, far away. Organizers hope this occasion brings awareness and makes a difference in the community.

“It’s about fellowship, getting together and representing somebody that you know. Everybody knows someone that has breast cancer or is  affiliated with someone with breast cancer, so it hits close to home for a lot of people,” said Billie Jo Roe, “Fight Like A Jedi” coordinator.

Whether you came to run, walk, or simply show off your favorite Halloween character, several guests came out to show their support in recognition of breast cancer awareness.

“This is my 6th year and this is my biggest year as far as registrations go. I’m so excited to have such a big turnout. Of course, this year is Star Wars so I don’t know if that made any difference, but we’re really excited to kind of throw that in there and make it about hope which is what Star Wars is about,” said Smith.

Here’s what to expect when you visit the Women’s Clinic here in the Hub City.

“We are all about women’s health. We support women and we want to do everything we can to help them and we have everything from primary care, to mammograms and any kind of lab work you need done any time of the year,” said Smith.

At the end of the race awards were presented to participants in 5K competition.

To find out more on how you can support their initiative for breast cancer awareness, click here.

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