Discover These Upcoming Jacksonville Events – Buddy Bus & Sista Strut

What’s happening in Jacksonville?

1. The 10th Annual Law Offices of Ron Sholes Sista Strut

• When: Saturday, September 27, 2025, rally begins at 8:30 AM, walk follows at VyStar Ballpark, 301 A. Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville

• What: A 3K breast cancer awareness walk supporting women of color, organized by The Law Offices of Ron Sholes. This event raises awareness and funds for Sisters Network Northeast Florida and The Pink Queen B Foundation

• Registration & Pricing:

  • June 28 – July 31: $20 individual / $25 team member

  • August 1 – August 31: $25 individual / $30 team member

  • Sept 1–Sept 27: $30 individual / $35 team member

• Perks: T‑shirt for all registrants; teams get backpacks and photos

• Why attend: Every year, African American women face disproportionately higher breast cancer mortality; this walk fosters early detection, support, and community resources

  

2. Buddy Bus Mobile Mammography Screenings

• What is the Buddy Bus? A mobile 3D mammography service by Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in partnership with First Coast News, bringing screening tools directly to community venues

• Upcoming Jacksonville events:

  • September 9, 2025 — Buddy Bus at Sista Strut Registration Event, 6850 103rd St, Jacksonville; 9 AM–1 PM

• Additional scheduled visits at Florida Blue TownCenter and Winston YMCA through December 2025 (Fall events listed)

• Why use Buddy Bus: Convenient, accessible, no need to drive; staffed by technologists and read by board‑certified breast radiologists. Open to clients registered via insurance authorization

Why these events matter for Jacksonville

• Community health & empowerment: Sista Strut raises awareness in women of color, while the Buddy Bus brings accessible breast cancer screening to neighborhoods.

• Convenience & impact: The Buddy Bus meets people where they are—at registration events like Sista Strut and local wellness fairs.

• Shared causes: Both support local non‑profits and aim to reduce disparities through early detection and education.