The seventh annual Jeep car show exhibition to raise awareness of breast cancer

Little Rock, Arkansas – October is Breast Awareness Month. This past weekend, Benton hosted the 7th Annual Jeepin’ for a Cure Fundraiser, which drew scores of people for a distinctive car display that will help families impacted by the illness.

Originally intended to be a one-time event, the Jeep get-together has evolved into an annual event to support and educate people about breast cancer.

Jeepin’ for a Cure was founded in 2017 as a result of Eddie McClure’s determination to help those in need following the death of his grandmother, who had been diagnosed with breast cancer.

It’s individuals lending a hand to others. There are many needy people in the world, and since we are a jeep community, we like to promote that as much as we can. As a community, we just need to come out and support each other and help areas that may not help may not be available to them,” Mcclure said.

After seven years, the incident has expanded to three states and affected people from all walks of life. Among them is a woman who survived breast cancer twice but was diagnosed with the disease again eleven years later.

Routine mammograms revealed the findings in both cases.

Breast cancer survivor Lavonna McJunkins said, “It’s very scary whenever you hear that word just kind of go into a shell that like you don’t hear anything else after they say the word cancer.” “It truly puts a lot of things into perspective. Just smile generally and remember that there are other people who are hurting. You are aware of their struggles.”

The occasion emphasizes the value of having a support system and lets everyone share in the happiness of witnessing so many people stand by those who are fighting or about to battle.

“Hold onto your faith. Remain persistent. Remain upbeat. Always have a positive outlook and rely on your network of support. Allow people to assist you if they ask to,” McJunkins stated.

Considering that breast cancer is the second largest cause of death for American women, the organizers vow to continue their support of the cure research.

“You will need a support group, just like Nita and her group, our group in Missouri, and our group in Florida if you are ever impacted by breast cancer or another type of cancer. It would be good for the community to get together and learn that lesson because you’re going to need assistance. McClure stated.

The Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks is the beneficiary of all Jeepin’ for a Cure funds.