Cedar Hill, TX, October 10, 2025
News Summary
The 24th Sister to Sister Fitness Festival took place at the Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center, gathering over a thousand participants. Hosted by the Celebrating Life Foundation, the event focused on male breast cancer awareness under the theme ‘Riding the Blue Waves.’ Attendees were encouraged to prioritize health screenings and to share experiences of survival and support in the community. Key figures, including community leaders and survivors, highlighted the importance of screening and community connections.
Cedar Hill, TX
Event summary
More than a thousand participants gathered for the 24th Sister to Sister Fitness Festival at the Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center. The event was hosted by the Celebrating Life Foundation. This year’s theme was “Riding the Blue Waves,” focusing on male breast cancer awareness. The gathering brought community members together for a day of testimony, encouragement, and reminders about the importance of early detection and ongoing support for people affected by breast cancer.
Key details and highlights
Community leaders and media personalities present included:
- Michael Stewart, President of Methodist Charlton Medical Center
- Clifford Armstead, a nine-year breast cancer survivor and kickoff coach for the event
- Roz Knighten Warfield
- Lynne Haze, radio host
- Scoop Jefferson, television journalist
- Chris Arnold, sports broadcaster
- Carl O. Sherman, State Representative
Clifford Armstead emphasized the importance of health screenings for early detection. The program featured testimony from survivors and supporters, with organizers and attendees highlighting screening access, survivor networks, and the role of family and community in recovery and prevention efforts.
Survivor connections and community impact
Breast cancer survivor Dionne Simms traveled from New Orleans to reconnect with fellow survivors and her mentor, Jacqueline Stewart. Simms expressed gratitude for the support she received during her cancer journey and her connection to the Celebrating Life Foundation. Attendees described the festival as an opportunity to renew relationships, share practical information about care and recovery, and reinforce community resources for those affected by breast cancer.
Program purpose and messaging
The festival featured testimonies from survivors and supporters, showcasing strength, hope, and community. The event emphasized both awareness and action: raising visibility for male breast cancer under the theme “Riding the Blue Waves,” and encouraging routine health screenings that can enable earlier diagnosis and treatment. Organizers framed the festival as a way to bring families, survivors, advocates, and health providers together in coordinated outreach.
Organizers and sponsors
The Sister-to-Sister Fitness Festival aims to unite families, survivors, and advocates in the fight against breast cancer. Sponsors of the event included:
- Texas Metro News
- Methodist Charlton Medical Center
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Parkland Health
- Frost Bank
- WFAA
- KRNB Smooth R&B 105.7
- Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce
- City Men Cook
- National Breast Cancer Foundation
- AARP-Texas
- Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center
Background and context
The Sister to Sister Fitness Festival is an established community event organized to support survivors, raise awareness, and promote preventive health practices. In its 24th year, the festival continued a recurring effort to combine community outreach, survivor testimony, and partnerships with health organizations and corporate sponsors. The presence of medical leaders, elected officials, and media personalities underlined the event’s role as a local platform for public health messaging related to breast cancer, including a spotlight on male breast cancer awareness for the current year.
Next steps and takeaways
Attendees were encouraged to follow up with healthcare providers for recommended screenings and to use survivor networks and local organizations to access support services. Organizers and sponsors signaled continued commitment to community outreach and to sustaining the festival as an annual resource for information, connection, and advocacy.
FAQ
How many people attended the festival?
More than a thousand participants gathered for the 24th Sister to Sister Fitness Festival at the Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center.
Who hosted the event?
The event was hosted by the Celebrating Life Foundation.
What was the theme of this year’s festival?
This year’s theme was “Riding the Blue Waves,” focusing on male breast cancer awareness.
Which community leaders and media personalities were present?
Community leaders and media personalities present included: Michael Stewart, President of Methodist Charlton Medical Center; Clifford Armstead, a nine-year breast cancer survivor and kickoff coach for the event; Roz Knighten Warfield; Lynne Haze, radio host; Scoop Jefferson, television journalist; Chris Arnold, sports broadcaster; Carl O. Sherman, State Representative.
What did Clifford Armstead emphasize?
Clifford Armstead emphasized the importance of health screenings for early detection.
Did any survivors travel to attend?
Breast cancer survivor Dionne Simms traveled from New Orleans to reconnect with fellow survivors and her mentor, Jacqueline Stewart.
How did survivors describe the event?
The festival featured testimonies from survivors and supporters, showcasing strength, hope, and community.
What is the aim of the Sister-to-Sister Fitness Festival?
The Sister-to-Sister Fitness Festival aims to unite families, survivors, and advocates in the fight against breast cancer.
Who sponsored the event?
Sponsors of the event included: Texas Metro News; Methodist Charlton Medical Center; Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Parkland Health; Frost Bank; WFAA; KRNB Smooth R&B 105.7; Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce; City Men Cook; National Breast Cancer Foundation; AARP-Texas; Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Attendance | More than a thousand participants gathered for the 24th Sister to Sister Fitness Festival at the Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center. |
| Host | The event was hosted by the Celebrating Life Foundation. |
| Theme | This year’s theme was “Riding the Blue Waves,” focusing on male breast cancer awareness. |
| Notable message | Clifford Armstead emphasized the importance of health screenings for early detection. |
| Survivor connection | Breast cancer survivor Dionne Simms traveled from New Orleans to reconnect with fellow survivors and her mentor, Jacqueline Stewart. |
| Sponsors | Texas Metro News; Methodist Charlton Medical Center; Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Parkland Health; Frost Bank; WFAA; KRNB Smooth R&B 105.7; Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce; City Men Cook; National Breast Cancer Foundation; AARP-Texas; Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center. |
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