06/08/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our National Cancer Survivors Day celebration! What an incredible evening filled with hope, love, encouragement, laughter, and community.
One of my favorite parts of the night was meeting so many amazing people who have battled cancer or are currently walking through their cancer journey. Your strength, courage, and stories are truly inspiring.
I also heard so many compliments about our wonderful vendors! We had two amazing food trucks serving up some seriously delicious food. The BBQ was fantastic, and the steak truck was equally yummy! W***y Buck's Backyard Grill and Steak Shack Bistro & Catering
We also had a permanent jewelry vendor, which was something completely new to me. Let me tell you, Lauren was awesome! I ended up getting a silver anklet, since anklets are coming back, you know. LOL! The Dollhouse Den
Our custom glitter cup vendor had some beautiful creations. Of course, I couldn't resist buying a pink Survivor cup. It was practically calling my name! Jessica Keller with JK Creations
Then there was our soap and essential oil vendor. My feet had been hurting, and she recommended Dragon's Balm. I'm happy to report that my feet don't hurt anymore! That stuff is amazing. Buddberry Farms
Emily's Cookie Co. was there with her delicious treats, and yes, I bought a few cookies. Okay... maybe more than a few. 😊 Emily's Cookie Co.
We also had Jenkins Wealth sharing valuable financial and wealth-building information with our guests. Charlene Jenkins
One of the most touching moments of the evening came from a fellow survivor and her children. Her son, who works in the music industry, wrote a song for his mom while she was going through cancer. Last night, he and his sister sang it and shared the story behind the lyrics. I don't think there was a dry eye in the house.
To close out the evening, our friends (Kevin & Kristin Baker) with the Nayme Brand Band, whom many of you know from Worship on the Water, blessed us with an incredible praise and worship concert.
A very special thank you goes out to our fabulous event photographer, Fredy Castillo, who captured so many precious moments throughout the evening. Because of Fredy's talent and generosity, we'll have wonderful memories of this special event for years to come. Thank you for helping us preserve the smiles, laughter, tears, and joy that filled the room.
I would also like to recognize and thank the incredible Board of Directors of The B***y Trap Foundation. While many people see the event itself, they don't always see the countless hours of planning, organizing, coordinating, decorating, fundraising, problem-solving, and behind-the-scenes work that go into making an event like this happen. These amazing individuals worked tirelessly for weeks leading up to the event and gave their time, talents, and hearts to ensure everything ran smoothly. Their dedication to our mission and their commitment to supporting those impacted by breast cancer will never go unnoticed. I am beyond grateful for each and every one of them. Tanya Jackson Thompson, Amanda Holt, Charlene Jenkins, Gail Stokes, & Joa Jane Harpster.
The entire evening was a beautiful reminder that no one fights alone. Together, we celebrated survivors, encouraged those currently in treatment, honored caregivers, remembered loved ones, and strengthened the bonds within our community.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, donated, sponsored, performed, and supported this event. Because of you, we were able to create an evening filled with hope, inspiration, faith, and love.
I already can't wait for our next event! 💕🎀
With a very grateful heart,
Deb Jayne
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