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10/14/2026

💕PINK ARROWS WALK/RUN UPDATE! 💕

🎉 We have raised nearly $4,500! Thank you to everyone who supported our successful October 3rd walk!

👟 Belleville and New Brunswick are next!

Debbie Sicoli Debbie Sicoli

Leanne Gallant

There is still time to donate throughout October to help us reach our goal of funding a 2028 retreat for Deaf women in Canada affected by breast cancer.

💕 Walk, run or get active in your own way, from home or anywhere you choose, on any day! Dedicate your activity to this important cause. Every step counts!

💗 Please donate and help us make a difference!

💌 Donate here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/peer-to-peer/forrest-nickerson-retreat-centre

🎁 Donations of $25 or more are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.

🌸 Stronger Together! 🤟🏻💗

Deaf Women Breast Cancer Retreat 💗Goal: $50,000Fundraiser created by Lucia JacksonFundraiser funds will be received by Pink Arrows through the Canadian…

10/10/2026

PINK ARROWS RAFFLE is back!

Win one of three amazing prizes while supporting Deaf women on their breast cancer journey!

1st Prize: ASL Crochet Blanket (made with love by a talented Deaf woman, Christina Wilson)

2nd Prize: Pretty in Pink Set (Thirty One donated by Patricia Spicer)

3rd Prize: Pink Tote & Pouch! (Thirty One donated by Patricia Spicer)

🎟️ $5 for 1 ticket or $10 for 3 tickets

📅 Live Draw: November 22, 2026

💸E-transfer $: [email protected]

Please include your name and email address.

Every ticket makes a difference!

A huge thanks to Patricia and Christina for their support!

10/03/2026

[Visual description: A woman in a pink multilayered outfit stands inside a rustic wooden space, wearing glasses, a pink headband, earrings, rings, bracelets and a watch. Behind her are bamboo blinds, wooden walls and a large window overlooking a peaceful green setting.]

Kellie’s Testimonial

“Hello! My name is Kellie. I’m originally from Newfoundland and Labrador, where I grew up. I have lived in different places over the years, including New Brunswick and I recently moved back to Toronto.

I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in Toronto 20 years ago. Throughout my journey, I experienced a lot of frustration because I wanted to learn more but there was very limited information available. I could find bits and pieces here and there but it was not enough.

I have only been here at the Pink Arrows Retreat for three days but I have already learned so much. It has been such a valuable and inspiring experience. I learned from the workshops and, most importantly, listened to other Deaf women share their experiences of living with breast cancer. That meant so much to me.

Thank God for Lucia Jackson for creating and organizing this retreat. This is the first ever Deaf led breast cancer retreat of its kind. I hope this will continue and happen again in the future. My goal is for us to carry this new knowledge forward and pass it on to the next group of breast cancer survivors who may have a similar diagnosis.

Keep going. Don’t give up. Support each other!

And this place is absolutely beautiful! The scenic view is breathtaking and the peaceful and quiet setting made it the perfect place for this retreat, which made the experience even more special. The food was delicious and GREAT! I can’t say enough about it!

As this retreat is coming to an end, I will not say goodbye. I don’t like goodbyes. Instead, I want us to stay connected and keep in touch virtually, whether through Zoom, texting or checking in with each other.
We will continue to support one another, stay strong and keep this positive energy going.

Thank you!”

10/02/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Please join!

Pink Arrows brings our community together across Canada and some places around the 🌎 through local activities, workshops and Walk/Run/Roll events. 💕🤟🏻

A HUGE thank you to all our amazing team captains for your time, heart and dedication!

Our goal is to continue growing Pink Arrows and work toward our next Pink Arrows Deaf Breast Cancer Retreat in 2028, creating a safe and accessible space for DDBHH women to connect, share, learn and support one another. 💕

Can’t join a local event? No problem! Dedicate some time this October to walk, run or roll wherever you are and be part of Pink Arrows. Thank you for sharing, supporting, and helping us make the 2028 retreat possible! Fundraising link in my bio 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻

Donate and make a difference! Share this post with your family, friends and/or colleagues.

📍 Edmonton, Alberta (October 1-31)
Victoria Meusel | Sonya Moyer
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/alberta-pink-arrows
[email protected]

📍 Quebec City, Quebec
Virtual Workshop at Comité d’aide aux femmes sourdes de Québec (October 7)
Marie Josée Doyon
[email protected]

📍 London, Ontario (October 3)
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/pink-arrows-london
Erica Seide Scott | Dallas Keenan
[email protected]

📍 Belleville, Ontario (October 18)
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/belleville-pink-squad
Debbie Sicoli
[email protected]

📍 Montreal, Quebec (October 3)
https://www.zeffy.com/fr-CA/ticketing/marche-pour-le-cancer
Marie-Hélène Couture
La Maison des Femmes Sourdes de Montréal
[email protected]

📍 Ottawa, Ontario (October 3)
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/ottawa-pink-arrows
Wendy Bruce - [email protected]
Simone Edwards-Forde - [email protected]

📍Oshawa, Ontario (October 3)
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/pink-arrows-oshawa
Kim Reid
[email protected]

📍 Toronto, Ontario (October 3)
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/toronto-pink-arrows
Jasmin Simpson
[email protected]

📍 Regina, Saskatchewan (October 3)
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/pink-arrows-regina
Patricia Spicer
[email protected]

📍 Grande-Digue, New Brunswick (October 18)
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/grande-digue-pink-arrows
Leanne Gallant
[email protected]

09/26/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

My goal is to continue our annual Pink Arrows Walk/Run and bring our community together across Canada and around the world! This year, participants are joining us from different locations across the country and beyond.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/peer-to-peer/forrest-nickerson-retreat-centre

A HUGE thank you to all of our amazing team captains for their time, dedication and hard work in organizing their local walks. Your support means so much!

If you have questions about a specific location, please contact the team captain directly.

📍 Edmonton, Alberta
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/alberta-pink-arrows
Victoria Meusel | Sonya Moyer
[email protected]

📍 Regina, Saskatchewan
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/pink-arrows-regina
Patricia Spicer

📍 London, Ontario
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/pink-arrows-london

Erica Seide Scott | Dallas Keenan
[email protected]

📍 Milton, Ontario
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/lucia-jackson
LJ Red mm
[email protected]

📍 Toronto, Ontario
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/toronto-pink-arrows
Josjew Jas Kellie Jean Warren-Dyke

📍 Oshawa, Ontario
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/pink-arrows-oshawa
Kim Reid

📍 Belleville, Ontario
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/belleville-pink-squad
Debbie Sicoli

📍 Ottawa, Ontario
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/ottawa-pink-arrows
Wendy Bruce
Simone Edwards-Forde

📍 Montreal, Quebec
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/peer-to-peer/forrest-nickerson-retreat-centre
Marie-Hélène Couture
La Maison des Femmes Sourdes de Montréal

📍 Quebec City, Quebec
Virtual Workshop at Comité d’aide aux femmes sourdes de Québec (October 7)
Marie Josée Doyon
[email protected]

📍 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
TBA
Marlene and Betty MacDonald

📍 Grande-Digue, New Brunswick
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/grande-digue-pink-arrows (October 18)
Leanne Gallant
[email protected]

💗 And to everyone who has signed up from a location that isn’t listed above, THANK YOU! Your participation is just as important and we are so happy to have you with us.

You don’t have to be in one of the locations listed above to participate! Find your own local area and join us. Walk, run or roll your way! 🎀

Every step helps raise awareness, build community and support our mission of hosting the next breast cancer wellness retreat for Deaf women in 2028!

📅 October 31, 2026, is the deadline for donations. $25 or more gets a tax e-receipt by the end of this year.

You are most welcome to join us from anywhere across Canada and around the world. 🌎🇨🇦💗

Let’s keep the Pink Arrows moving! 🎀🏃‍♀️🚶‍♀️♿ 🐕 🐈 🐾

Deaf Women Breast Cancer Retreat 💗Goal: $50,000Fundraiser created by Lucia JacksonFundraiser funds will be received by Pink Arrows through the Canadian…

09/20/2026

🍔 Burger Fundraiser for Pink Arrows! 💗

Message from Patricia Spicer, Team Captain for Regina:

“Hello! I am hosting a Burger Fundraiser at Paddy Wagon, 3835 Albert Street, Regina, on Monday, October 26.

🎟️ Tickets are $25 and include a burger, fries, and a pop.

💗 $10 from each ticket will go to Pink Arrows, which supports Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing women affected by breast cancer.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so please buy a ticket and help support Pink Arrows! Every ticket makes a difference.

I would love to see you there!”

Contact Patricia if you have any questions. Email: [email protected]

09/20/2026

[Visual description: A woman is standing outdoors in a large open grassy area beside a body of water. She is wearing glasses and a dark grey long sleeve shirt with a colourful floral pattern. Her grey hair is pulled back loosely, with some wispy strands around her face. She is wearing a smartwatch on her left wrist and small earrings. The sky is overcast with soft grey clouds.]

“Hello! My name is Wendy. My sign name is the handshape “W” on my right cheek. I want to thank Pink Arrows for choosing me to come here [Deaf Culture Retreat Centre]. This is Canada’s first retreat for Deaf women who are breast cancer survivors.

I was so excited and honoured to be here and I was really looking forward to this experience. I drove all the way here from Ottawa because I was so excited to be part of it. When I arrived, my first impression was how beautiful the property and nature are. Everything here feels so natural and peaceful. I feel connected to the environment. It is unbelievable. I got to meet the other women and I no longer felt like I was the only one. I got to meet each of them and it is such an amazing feeling to be together. We shared our experiences and our journeys with breast cancer. We built relationships, got to know each other and listened to each other’s experiences. We shared our feelings and thoughts and allowed ourselves to be vulnerable and open.

Each of us has different perspectives and feelings. We talked about how we have been affected by our diagnosis and how we navigate through life. Through this experience, we have discovered more about ourselves. We have gained confidence, learned to trust ourselves and found strength to move forward. It has been incredibly rewarding and wonderful to reach this point and to be here together.

Again, I am so thankful to Pink Arrows for everything and for what Pink Arrows has provided for us. It truly means a lot to me. After this experience, I have made a commitment to myself to give back and support Pink Arrows. Breast cancer is not the end. It is a journey and the journey continues. We can continue moving forward and living life positively.

Thank you!”

Wendy, thank you for sharing your testimonial! 🤟🏻💕

09/08/2026

[Visual description: A woman is seated comfortably on a light grey sofa in a wood panelled room. She is wearing glasses, a light lavender jacket and a purple shirt underneath. Large windows behind her let in natural light and show green trees and a vehicle outside. Bamboo window shades are partially lowered. A small plant and side table are visible near the windows.]

Sonya Moyer’s Testimonial on Attending the August 17-19, 2026 Retreat in New Brunswick

“Hello, my name is Sonya.

This retreat truly inspired me. I’m typically shy and reserved, so I expected to be quiet when I arrived. But it was the complete opposite! I quickly connected with all the women.

We received valuable education, supported one another, had fun and made new friendships. They didn’t care who I was. They accepted and respected me for who I am, without judgment.

We understand each other because we all share one thing in common: breast cancer.

This retreat was truly touching.

Thank you.”

09/04/2026

🌸 Pink Arrows Walk/Run 2026 🌸

October 3, 2026

The Pink Arrows Walk/Run is a national day of breast cancer awareness, fundraising, hope, healing and community.

Funds raised will help support a 2028 retreat for Deaf women in Canada affected by breast cancer.

Everyone is welcome: all ages and abilities.

You can support by:

1. Joining a local walk or run
2. Becoming a community Captain
3. Spreading awareness
4. Donating to the retreat
5. Helping build hope, healing and community

Interested in organizing a walk in your community? Contact [email protected].

Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/peer-to-peer/forrest-nickerson-retreat-centre

Donations of $25 or more receive a tax receipt.

Together, every step counts.

Lucia 🤟🏻