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Pink on Parade T-Shirt Inspiration

Inspiration Behind the Official 2026 Pink on Parade

T-Shirt Design

On May 25, 2026, The Pink Ribbon Place announced Belinda Perez as the winner of the 2026 Pink on Parade T-shirt Design Contest, earning 826 votes for her inspiring sunflower design.

“The sunflower inspired this design because it says everything I’ve learned since my own path with breast cancer began,” Belinda shared. “Sunflowers stand tall, rise, and shine toward the sun. They also turn toward each other for strength. That’s exactly what this community has been for me.”

Belinda’s breast cancer was detected early through her annual mammogram, and she credits The Pink Ribbon Place for providing support, friendship, and encouragement throughout her journey. Through support groups, oncology massages, yoga, Aquamotion, and workshops, she found a community that helped her navigate treatment and recovery.

One of the most meaningful connections she made was with the “Pink Sassy Ladies,” a group of women she met through a Radical Remission workshop who continue to gather and support one another.

Belinda also expressed gratitude for her daughter, Mary Megan MacGregor, who stood by her side throughout her cancer journey.

“She walked every step of this path with me,” Belinda said. “Whatever it took, she was there for me. If she’s your friend, your family, and especially your daughter, you are the luckiest person in the world.”

Today, Belinda’s sunflower design serves as a symbol of hope, determination, and the strength of community.

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Pink on Parade Returns October 24, 2026!

Riverside’s 15th annual breast cancer awareness walk, Pink on Parade, is returning Saturday, October 24, 2026!

Join us for an exciting day featuring a 5K walk up the iconic Mt. Rubidoux and a 1.7K Family Fun Walk around Ryan Bonaminio Park. Enjoy prizes and fun activities all day long for participants of all ages! Explore our vendor expo offering delicious food and unique merchandise. Don’t miss our Survivor Celebration and 5th annual Classic Car Show! We encourage everyone, including your furry companions, to wear pink in support of the cause.

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:30am – 12:00pm

Ryan Bonaminio Park

5000 Tequesquite Ave, Riverside

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CLASSIC CAR SHOW

We’re thrilled to host our 5th Annual Pink on Parade Classic Car Show, featuring some of the coolest rides around!

If you or someone you know owns a show-stopping classic car, this is your chance to shine!

BE A VENDOR

Food, retail, or informational vendors are all welcome to participate in this touching cause.

10×10 spaces are available now! Hurry and register. The deadline is Oct 5!

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VOLUNTEER

Join us as a volunteer at the Pink on Parade event!

Whether you sign up individually or with a group, you’ll enjoy a fun and rewarding day while making a meaningful impact in support of an important cause.

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BE A SPONSOR

By supporting Pink on Parade, you are helping a mother, daughter, sister, aunt, or neighbor receive vital support.

Join us in our goal to support individuals and families impacted by cancer. To learn more about becoming a sponsor,

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REGISTER. DONATE. SHARE.

For us, it’s always about the support.

The proceeds from Pink on Parade go directly to The Pink Ribbon Place, which offers no-cost wigs, breast prostheses, bras, counseling, support groups, education, and wellness to support individuals and their families through the crchf.org/donate/ancer journey. The Pink Ribbon Place often changes the lives of these individuals through their vital services.

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Food Pantry Offers Support Amid SNAP Benefit Disruption

DID YOU KNOW

that Riverside Community Health Foundation proudly manages Community Settlement Association (CSA) — an organization committed to developing a self-sufficient and collaborative community in Riverside for 114 years? Our free programs include: Food Security, Educational Support, Health & Well-being Service, Social Services Support, and much more.

Food Pantry Offers Support Amid SNAP Benefit Disruption

As the federal government shutdown continues, many families are feeling the effects of the lapse in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). For countless households, these benefits help put food on the table — and when that support is interrupted, local food resources become more critical than ever.

CSA’s Food Pantry remains open to anyone in need of food assistance during this difficult time. We provide nutritious groceries, fresh produce, and essential pantry staples to individuals and families experiencing hardship.

“No one in our community should go hungry,” said Nayeli Peña-Quiroz, Community Center Manager. “We know that times like these can be stressful, and we want residents to know that help is available.”

How Can You Help?

So far in 2025, the CSA Food Pantry has served over 2,200 families and individuals, providing an average of 1,500 food bags each month. This month, that number has sharply increased as more local families turn to us for support.

DONATE FOOD:

Non-perishable food such as canned vegetables and fruits, soups, rice, beans, pasta, and cereal. Donations accepted | Tuesday, Thursday, Friday | 9a-2p

HOST A FOOD DRIVE:

Local businesses, schools, or community groups can organize food drives to help sustain our pantry shelves through this challenging period. Call (951) 686-6266 to coordinate.

VOLUNTEER:

Volunteers help sort, package, and distribute food to individuals and families. Volunteer Monday and Wednesday | 10a-1p.

Call (951) 686-6266 x 102 to sign up.

MAKE A MONETARY CONTRIBUTION:

Monetary donations help us purchase fresh food and restock essential items.

Donate at csariverside.org/donate.

Together, we can ensure that no one faces hunger alone

The Food Pantry is open

Monday and Wednesday | 11a – 12p

Produce Distribution

1st and 3rd Thursday | 9a – 11a

Special Produce Distributions

11/12, 11/26, 12/10 | 8a – 10a

*Pre-registration is normally required, but will be waived for the remainder of the year

For more information about receiving food assistance or making a donation, visit csariverside.org, call (951) 686-6266 ext. 105, or visit Community Settlement Association, 4366 Bermuda Ave. Riverside, CA 92507, Monday-Thursday | 8:30a -12:30p.

Additional Food Resources

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A History of Community Care

Founded in 1911, the Community Settlement Association has been a cornerstone of Riverside’s community for over a century. As an affiliate of the Riverside Community Health Foundation since 2016, we are dedicated to promoting family wellness, education, civic engagement, cultural awareness, and community strength.

Through our programs and services, we engage with partners and community residents to bring about stability, self-sufficiency, and positive change through mental, physical, and academic empowerment.

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Celebrating 25 Years Cancer-Free

Riverside Community Health Foundation is proud to announce the return of Pink on Parade, our 14th annual breast cancer awareness walk at 7:30 AM on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Ryan Bonaminio Park.

The goal of Pink on Parade is two-fold: to raise awareness of breast cancer within our community and to raise funds for The Pink Ribbon Place, our local cancer resource center, which provides wigs, breast prostheses, exercise classes, education, and counseling services at no cost to individuals and families impacted by cancer. Pink on Parade is so much more than a walk; it’s a time for the community to show their support for their sisters, daughters, mothers, and neighbors.

Through this cherished event, the community comes together to support our loved ones fighting cancer, celebrate our survivors, and honor those we’ve lost. Every step on Mt. Rubidoux tells a story of hope in the face of adversity—including the inspiring journey of Bertha Sandoval.

When Bertha Sandoval was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in 2000, she remembers the fear, the uncertainty, and the long hours of treatment that seemed never-ending. “There were nights when I thought I wouldn’t have the strength to go on,” she recalls. Just three weeks after her diagnosis, Bertha underwent a mastectomy on September 11—a date that has since become her annual celebration of life.

In 2003, cancer returned in her bones and lungs, forcing her to fight once more. But through every challenge, Bertha leaned on her faith in God, the love of her family, and the support of women who had walked the same path.

“Cancer taught me to value the little things—a smile, a hug, the chance to open my eyes each morning,” she says. “It transformed me and helped me discover a strength I didn’t know I had.”

Now, 25 years later, Bertha is cancer-free and dedicates her time to volunteering at The Pink Ribbon Place, Riverside’s cancer resource center. There, she listens, comforts, and uplifts women who are just beginning their own journeys.

“At Pink Ribbon, I feel understood. It’s a space of strength, support, and celebration of life,” Bertha shares. “Being involved gives me the opportunity to bring hope to others and remind them that they are not alone.”

As she prepares to walk at Pink on Parade this year, Bertha offers this message to others facing cancer:
“Dear sisters, the road is not always easy, but there is strength, hope, and the opportunity to be reborn each day. Never lose faith in God or in yourselves. Every day is a gift.”

This October, walk with Bertha and hundreds of others as we celebrate strength, hope, and resilience.

REGISTER TODAY!

Visit pinkonparade.org

to sign up.

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Board Chair Letter for Community Partners

MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR

TO: RCHF Community Partners and Interest Holders

RE: RCHF Leadership Transitions

DATE: July 24, 2025

Dear Community Partners,

Dr. Shené Bowie-Hussey has stepped down from her position as President and CEO of Riverside Community Health Foundation (RCHF) effective July 21, 2025. The Board of Directors has expressed its thanks to her for her leadership and dedicated service during her tenure. RCHF Vice President of Operations and COO Ninfa Delgado will continue as the Acting President and CEO of the organization. Please join me and the other members of the RCHF Board of Directors, to continue our work with Mrs. Delgado and the rest of the leadership team during this transition. It is with a sustained focus on the mission and our desire to improve the health and well-being of our community that we unite our efforts for those we serve.

Very Truly Yours,

Karl J. McCleary, PhD, MPH, BSP

Chairperson

Board of Directors

Riverside Community Health Foundation

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