OCTOBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

This year’s motto for the Tough Kookie Race is “Together We Can.” Together, we can bring more community awareness while continuing to assist breast and childhood cancer patients in Texarkana and the surrounding areas. We are in the fight against cancer, and “together we can” win.

Katina R Levingston Tough Kookie Foundation offers free mammograms, wigs, bras, hotel stays, gas cards, food, Angel Flight (round trip air flight appointments for free), and Angel Fund handmade quilts from local churches in Texarkana for free with care packages.

Some people have asked why I started the Tough Kookie Foundation. I started the Tough Kookie Foundation to be able to help other women, men, and children feel good about themselves, provide education, and support the community that is faced with cancer.

As a six-year breast cancer survivor, I know how it feels going through treatment and follow-ups. I also remember hearing the words, “You have cancer.” God gives us all gifts and talents, and I know my gifts and talents while on this earth are to serve, love, and give support to others.

This race has become a race of hope, where we can get together each year and raise money for our family, friends, and community. Truly, we would love your support, and hope you come out to the race and join us on October 15.

Katina R. Levingston Founder/President

Katina R. Levingston is the founder of Tough Kookie Foundation. The mission is to establish extraordinary levels of effectiveness and support, encouragement, resource, education and advocacy for Breast and Childhood Cancer patients and survivors.

Dr. Cheryl Saul-Sehy Race Chair

OCTOBER 1 - OCTOBER 12

There will be individual registration, individual pickups, and team pickups all at Racquet And Jog, 3435 Richmond Rd, Texarkana, Texas from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Or register online at www.toughkookie.com To be guaranteed a t-shirt, register before October 8, 2022.

OCTOBER 5

In conjunction with the Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. the Katina R Levingston Tough Kookie Foundation will unveil the 2022 Breast Cancer Survivor Art Wall at the TRAHC ArtWall, located in the ArtsPark next to the TRAHC building, located at 321 W. 4th Street in Texarkana, Texas. Building on the passion and excitement that fueled our inaugural race last year, we’re excited to announce that “Together We Can” is this year’s theme. “Together We Can” helps family, friends, and community realize the support, assistance, teamwork, and love that every person suffering from cancer — whether it be breast or childhood — needs to succeed. About the Foundation: The Tough Kookie Foundation was formed to be part of the team needed to beat cancer. Offering support to the warriors currently fighting breast cancer and celebrating the survivors, we hope that each person can find a place in our organization. For those fighting cancer, we help by offering mammograms, wigs, transportation to appointments, or a care package for a family in need. We also help people find solace through our monthly support group and walking group. If you’re a community-minded individual, we hope that your role is to volunteer or fundraise to uplift the warrior in your life.

After a successful first race last year, we’re excited for everyone in Texarkana to join in the fun of our second annual Katina R. Levingston Tough Kookie Breast Cancer run/walk. We hope you will join our celebration in October and use this event to reflect on the courage of community survivors and the battle of those still in treatment. Any support you can offer in any role is invaluable. Your participation boosts the spirits of your loved ones and friends completing our circle of togetherness! Thanks for helping us spread the word and the love to those in need!

OCTOBER 7

The 3rd Annual Tough Kookie Pink Out Day for Texarkana and the surrounding areas. Businesses show your support by asking all of your employees to wear pink, and tag the Tough Kookie Foundation on facebook with your photos.

OCTOBER 9

The 2nd Annual Tough Kookie Pink Out Sunday is happening for all individuals and churches. Churches, show your support by encouraging congregants to wear pink in honor of breast cancer.

OCTOBER 15

The 2nd Annual Katina R. Levingston Tough Kookie Breast Cancer Race takes place on the campus of Texas A&M University-Texarkana campus.