Susan G. Komen Greater Fort Worth kicked off its 2026 MORE THAN PINK WALK campaign with a Leadership Lunch, bringing together business and community leaders to learn more about Komen’s mission and ways to support the fight against breast cancer.
Jimmy and Janie Shoppa, who are serving as the 2026 MORE THAN PINK WALK Chairs, welcomed attendees alongside Komen Greater Fort Worth Executive Director Joy Rich. The luncheon focused on the impact of Komen’s work locally, advances in breast cancer research, and the important role community leaders can play in supporting the upcoming walk.
“The MORE THAN PINK WALK is so much more than a walk,” said Jimmy Shoppa. “It is an opportunity to come together, celebrate survivors, honor those we’ve lost, support those facing breast cancer and remind every person impacted by this disease that they are not alone.”
Dr. Sonja Hughes, Vice President of Community Health for Susan G. Komen
The luncheon featured Dr. Sonja Hughes, Vice President of Community Health for Susan G. Komen, who shared how Komen is addressing critical needs in the community and helping provide resources and support to those affected by breast cancer.
Dr. Isaac Chan, Breast Oncologist and Komen-funded Researcher at UT Southwestern
Dr. Isaac Chan, Breast Oncologist and Komen-funded Researcher at UT Southwestern, provided an inside look at breakthrough research and the advances helping shape the future of breast cancer treatment.
Joan Katz, co-founder of Komen Greater Fort Worth
Joan Katz, co-founder of Komen Greater Fort Worth and a breast cancer survivor, also shared her personal story and reflected on Komen’s support throughout her more than 40-year journey with breast cancer.
The Leadership Lunch also served as a call to action, encouraging attendees to become involved in the 2026 MORE THAN PINK WALK by sponsoring the event, forming a team, volunteering, joining Komen’s Executive Leadership Committee or making a donation.
“The MORE THAN PINK WALK gives our community a chance to make a meaningful difference together,” said Janie Shoppa. “Every team, volunteer, sponsor and donation helps Komen continue its work to create hope and save lives.”
The MORE THAN PINK WALK is Susan G. Komen Greater Fort Worth’s largest fundraising event, bringing together people of all ages and abilities to celebrate survivors, honor loved ones and raise critical funds for breast cancer research, patient support and community programs.
The 2026 MORE THAN PINK WALK will take place Saturday, October 3.
Early support for the 2026 MORE THAN PINK WALK is already building, with Higginbotham as Presenting Sponsor; Standard Meat as Platinum Sponsor; and Penrose and Thomas J. Henry as Gold Sponsors. Shoppa’s Material Handling is sponsoring the Leadership Luncheon and the inaugural Hope Classic Invitational at Vaquero Club, reflecting the strong community support behind Komen’s mission and the 2026 MORE THAN PINK WALK.
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