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ANNOUNCMENT! In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) is hosting our incredible, one-of-a-kind Mattress & Pink Bag Event® in Jonesboro, Arkansas, offering comfort, hope, and practical support to breast cancer patients and survivors. This free, multi-day event offers therapeutic queen-size mattresses and a curated, personal shopping experience designed to ease the burden of treatment and healing.
Hosted from Thursday, October 23 through Sunday, October 31, this free event is open to breast cancer patients and survivors nationwide – attendees do not need to be residents of Arkansas to participate! Space is limited so start the application process by completing a short Eligibility Questionnaire below.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are critical to a successful event! We have lots of opportunities for people to support the event – whether that’s event preparation (pre-event work), or support during event days!
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Inventory & Event Preparation – assist with sorting inventory and setting up the event.
- Personal Shoppers – assisting clients as they “shop” at no cost! Personal Shoppers will work one-on-one with event attendees, helping to document and carry items. This is our greatest need!
- Traffic control – assist with guiding people and vehicles.
Click here to access the Volunteer Signup Form!
Breast Cancer Disparities in Arkansas
Arkansas faces a troubling breast cancer landscape. Despite having a slightly lower incidence rate than the national average, Arkansas ranks among the worst in the U.S. for mortality-to-incidence ratio – 7th overall, 5th among Black women, and 4th among White women. These disparities highlight a serious gap in equitable healthcare access and outcomes.
UBCF’s presence in Jonesboro is part of a broader mission to reduce these inequities through direct support, improved quality of life, and renewed hope for individuals impacted by breast cancer.
Sources: Arkansas Department of Health (2024), National Library of Medicine
What Eligible Participants Receive:
- A therapeutic queen-size mattress to promote better rest and physical recovery
- Free “Pink Bag” shopping, including:
- Clothing & Shoes – Comfortable, everyday apparel
- Beauty & Skincare Products – Comfort during and after treatment
- Personal Care Items – Hygiene and wellness essentials
- Housewares & Linens – Items to uplift and support daily life
- Children’s Goods – Clothing, toys, and supplies for kids (18 or younger in the household)
- And MORE! (quantities are limited, items vary, subject to change)
Eligibility & Application Process
People are welcome to apply from anywhere in the United States, however, approved applicants are responsible for picking up items on the day of the event. Items will not be held or shipped. Children 18 or younger living at home with the applicant may qualify for items if they are available.
In order to determine if you are eligible to apply for UBCF’s event, please complete the Eligibility Questionnaire below (this is not an application). You will be notified via email within seven (7) business days regarding the next steps in the application process. Only approved applicants are eligible to receive items at UBCF’s event. Please be on the lookout for correspondence from GIKapplications@ubcf.org.
Supplemental Documentation (Required)
Once a person is invited to apply, they will be required to include the HIPAA Compliant Authorization (filled out by applicant). Form available to download HERE
Please note, this event is open to breast cancer patients and survivors.
updated 8-14-25
