Memorial Hermann's In the Pink of Health held its 26th annual luncheon Friday, Oct. 2, at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott. The event raised funds for free mammograms and cancer survivor support.

The program, founded in 2001, has invested more than $9.7 million over 25 years to support breast and ovarian cancer detection, treatment technology and survivor resources in The Woodlands, according to Hello Woodlands. Funds support the Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center on the campus of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center.

Committee chairs Jamie Bolt and Nicole Preston organized the event, which ran from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and opened with a champagne reception, luxury raffle, Pink Boutique and education exhibits, Hello Woodlands reported.

Justin Kendrick, senior vice president of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center and Northeast Hospital, welcomed guests. Anne E. Neeson, executive vice president and CEO of Memorial Hermann Foundation, spoke about the program's 26 years of community impact. Dana Tyson emceed, and Rev. Drew Essen led the invocation.

Stephanie Parke Mason, a dentist, shared her story of battling ovarian cancer. Keynote speaker Shayla Rivera told attendees that "…our words are very powerful — they can build up, encourage, and motivate us to continue forward through uncertain times."

The luncheon is the primary fundraiser for In the Pink of Health, which directs money toward 3-D mammograms for underserved patients, equipment at the Memorial Hermann Breast Care Center and ovarian cancer awareness through partner organization OVARCOME. No fundraising total from the event has been announced.

Canopy, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in November 2025, offers at least 40 free monthly programs for cancer patients and families, including counseling, yoga and grief support groups. The center serves anyone affected by cancer regardless of where they receive treatment or insurance status.

The programs are free. When Canopy marked that milestone in November 2025, Kendrick said the center "has become a sanctuary for cancer patients and their loved ones" and pledged to continue providing integrative services.

Canopy expanded its hours to stay open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and opens the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Residents can learn more or donate through the Memorial Hermann Foundation website.