Sicily Island host first annual pink out 5k

  • WITH A combination of friends, fixing’s galore and spoonful’s of flavor the judges taste buds were thrilled! Although it was a difficult decision to make the judges made their call and named the top three winners of the Chili Cook Off. Pictured above from left to right first place winner Randy Perry, second place winner Heather Perry, and third place winner Janisha Smith.
    WITH A combination of friends, fixing’s galore and spoonful’s of flavor the judges taste buds were thrilled! Although it was a difficult decision to make the judges made their call and named the top three winners of the Chili Cook Off. Pictured above from left to right first place winner Randy Perry, second place winner Heather Perry, and third place winner Janisha Smith.
  • Sicily Island host frst annual pink out 5k
    Sicily Island host frst annual pink out 5k
  • Sicily Island host frst annual pink out 5k
    Sicily Island host frst annual pink out 5k
  • Sicily Island host frst annual pink out 5k
    Sicily Island host frst annual pink out 5k
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    On Saturday, October 28th several individuals participated in Sicily Islands First Annual Pink Out 5k and Chili Cook Off that was held in honor of breast cancer awareness month. Businesses and Residents painted the town pink in hopes to bring about awareness to the community.

    Rev. Eric Price kicked off the event with prayer. Many vendors attended including Katina Prices home cooking, lemonade stand, creative t-shirts and tumbler designs. Catahoula Parish Hospital District Two (CPHD2) employees were also present representing Ferriday Family Health by giving away snacks and water.

    CPHD2 was honored to be apart of this special day. Heather Perry did a fantastic job at organizing the event with a goal to raise money to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

    The Town Hall and Police Department worked together as a team with efforts to make sure everyone was safe and provided a place to host the event. Mrs. Perry would like to thank the participants, businesses and each individual that helped make this a very special day.

    Remember, If you have not scheduled your yearly mammogram remember you can call Ferriday Family Health at (318)-7576969 to make an appointment.