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The Valerie Carr Foundation

The Valerie Carr Foundation honors Valerie's legacy by supporting cancer research, raising awareness, and providing essential resources to families affected by cancer in El Dorado, AR, and Union County, fostering kindness and compassion in the community.

<img style="width: 144px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; opacity: 0.4; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 144px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; opacity: 0.4; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> &Uacute;nete a nosotros para una noche inolvidable celebrando la vida y el legado de Valerie, una mujer cuya bondad, dedicaci&oacute;n al servicio y amor por la danza tocaron a todos los que conoci&oacute;. El Dance Like Valerie! Cancer Awareness Gala no es solo una recaudaci&oacute;n de fondos; es una celebraci&oacute;n de alegr&iacute;a, amor y movimiento, las mismas cosas que Valerie valoraba. Este evento inaugural promete una noche llena de conexiones sinceras, historias inspiradoras y, por supuesto, &iexcl;baile! Todas las ganancias se destinar&aacute;n a seguir la misi&oacute;n de la Fundaci&oacute;n Valerie Carr, apoyando a las familias afectadas por el c&aacute;ncer y continuando el legado de servicio de Valerie hacia los dem&aacute;s.Comeo vestido para impresionar, celebra, trae tus zapatos de baile y honremos juntos el esp&iacute;ritu de Valerie. Tu participaci&oacute;n ayuda a mantener viva su memoria, inspirando al mundo a bailar con alegr&iacute;a y amor, tal como ella lo hizo.

¡Gala de Concientización del Cáncer "¡Baila como Valerie!" 2026 Inaugural

<img style="width: 144px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; opacity: 0.4; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 144px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; opacity: 0.4; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Inaugural 2026 Dance Like Valerie! Cancer Awareness Gala &ldquo;Legacy in Motion&rdquo;<p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the life and legacy of Valerie, a woman whose kindness, dedication to service, and love of dance touched everyone she encountered. The Dance Like Valerie! Cancer Awareness Gala is not just a fundraiser; it&rsquo;s a celebration of joy, love, and movement &mdash; the very things that Valerie cherished.<p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">This inaugural event promises a night of heartfelt connections, education, empowerment, and, of course, dancing! All proceeds will go towards furthering the mission of The Valerie Carr Foundation, supporting families affected by cancer and continuing Valerie&#39;s legacy of service to others.<p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Come dressed to impress, to celebrate, bring your dancing shoes, and let&rsquo;s honor Valerie&#39;s spirit together. Your participation helps keep her memory alive, inspiring the world to dance with joy and love, just as she did.

Inaugural 2026 Dance Like Valerie! Cancer Awareness Gala

The Valerie Carr Foundation was created to honor the life and legacy of Valerie Carr &mdash; a woman known for her kindness, compassion, and unwavering love for others. Valerie believed deeply in showing up for people, especially during their most difficult moments. Our mission is rooted in that same spirit: to support those impacted by cancer through awareness, education, remembrance, and community-centered initiatives. Light for Valerie &ndash; The 11 Campaign is more than a fundraiser. It is a moment of collective remembrance. Each $11 donation represents a candle that will be lit during a special ceremony at the Dance Like Valerie Cancer Awareness Gala, honoring lives lost, celebrating survivors, and holding space for those still fighting. When you give, you are not just donating &mdash; you are helping us create a sacred moment where love, memory, and hope fill the room. Together, we light the way forward.

The Valerie Carr Foundation was created to honor the life and legacy of Valerie Carr — a woman known for her kindness, compassion, and unwavering love for others. Valerie believed deeply in showing up for people, especially during their most difficult moments.Our mission is rooted in that same spirit: to support those impacted by cancer through awareness, education, remembrance, and community-centered initiatives.Light for Valerie – The 11 Campaign is more than a fundraiser. It is a moment of collective remembrance. Each $11 donation represents a candle that will be lit during a special ceremony at the Dance Like Valerie Cancer Awareness Gala, honoring lives lost, celebrating survivors, and holding space for those still fighting.When you give, you are not just donating — you are helping us create a sacred moment where love, memory, and hope fill the room. Together, we light the way forward.

Light for Valerie—The 11 Campaign

Sponsor a “Legacy of Love” Cancer Care Package This Thanksgiving season, The Valerie Carr Foundation invites you to share kindness and comfort with cancer patients currently receiving treatment at CARTI and sponsor a care package for someone in need.Each Legacy of Love Cancer Care Package includes:💜 Soft fleece blanket💜 Cozy anti-slip socks💜 Scented candle💜 Herbal tea packets💜 Mini journal & pen💜 Hand lotion💜 Lip balm💜 Hand sanitizer💜 Personalized encouragement card💜 All packaged beautifully inside a purple tote bag ✨$25 sponsors one full care packageEvery contribution reminds someone that they are not alone — that love, faith, and community surround them this season.Join us in honoring Valerie’s legacy of kindness and compassion.Let’s keep the Legacy in Motion! 💫📅 Distribution: Thanksgiving Season 2025

Legacy of Love Cancer Care Packages

Become a sponsor of the Walk Like Valerie! Cancer Walk &amp; Wellness Fair 2026&nbsp; This event honors Valerie&rsquo;s legacy of kindness while bringing our community together for cancer awareness, prevention education, and access to meaningful wellness resources. Complete this form to choose your sponsorship level and recognition preferences. Together, we L.I.V.E &mdash; Life In Valerie&rsquo;s Eyes &mdash; serving with purpose, compassion, and care.

Become a sponsor of the Walk Like Valerie! Cancer Walk & Wellness Fair 2026 This event honors Valerie’s legacy of kindness while bringing our community together for cancer awareness, prevention education, and access to meaningful wellness resources.Complete this form to choose your sponsorship level and recognition preferences. Together, we L.I.V.E — Life In Valerie’s Eyes — serving with purpose, compassion, and care.

Sponsorship — Walk Like Valerie! 2026

Walk Like Valerie Cancer Walk &amp; Wellness Fair 2026 Thank you for supporting the Valerie Carr Foundation by participating as a vendor at the 2026 Walk Like Valerie Cancer Walk &amp; Wellness Fair.This payment confirms and reserves your approved vendor space for the event. Event Details:&bull; Saturday, October 24, 2026 &bull; Time: 9:00 AM &bull; Location: Wildcat Are Vendor Registration Includes:&bull; One vendor space &bull; One 6-foot table &bull; One chair Vendor setup: 7:30AM &mdash;8:30 AM Important Information&bull; Vendor applications must be approved prior to payment. &bull; Vendor spaces are limited and available on a first-approved, first-paid basis. &bull; Vendor registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. No refunds will be issued for vendor cancellations, scheduling conflicts, or failure to attend the event. &bull; If the event is canceled by the Valerie Carr Foundation, registered vendors will be notified regarding refund or credit options. &bull; Additional event details, setup instructions, arrival times, and vendor guidelines will be provided closer to the event date. Supporting the MissionProceeds from vendor registration fees help support the Valerie Carr Foundation&#39;s cancer education, awareness, outreach, and support initiatives, allowing us to continue serving individuals and families impacted by cancer in our community. Thank you for partnering with us to honor Valerie Carr&#39;s legacy of kindness, service, and hope.

Walk Like Valerie Cancer Walk & Wellness Fair 2026 Vendor Registration Fee

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Walk Like Valerie! Cancer Walk &amp; Wellness Fair 2026 Join us for the 2nd Annual Walk Like Valerie! Cancer Walk &amp; Wellness Fair on Saturday, October 24, 2026, hosted by the Valerie Carr Foundation. Created in memory of Valerie Carr, this event honors her legacy of kindness, compassion, and service while bringing our community together to promote cancer awareness, preventive health, wellness, support, and hope. This family-friendly event will feature:<ul fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Community Cancer Awareness Walk</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Health &amp; Wellness Vendors</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Educational Resources</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Health Screenings</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Survivor Recognition</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Giveaways &amp; Door Prizes</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Interactive Games and Activities</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Family-Friendly Fun</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Music and Entertainment</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Group Fitness Activities, including Zumba (pending availability)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Opportunities to Honor Loved Ones Impacted by Cancer</li></ul>Whether you&rsquo;re walking in honor of a survivor, in memory of a loved one, supporting someone currently battling cancer, or simply committed to improving your health, we invite you to join us for a day of awareness, encouragement, and community connection. Why We WalkCancer impacts families, friends, and communities every day. We walk to remember those we have lost, celebrate survivors, support fighters, and inspire others to prioritize their health through education and early detection. Together, we can continue Valerie&rsquo;s legacy and make a difference, one step at a time. Valerie Carr Foundation Honoring kindness. Serving community. Inspiring hope.

The Valerie Carr Foundation

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Walk Like Valerie Cancer Walk & Wellness Fair 2026 Vendor Registration Fee

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2ND Annual Walk Like Valerie! Cancer Walk & Wellness Fair

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Light for Valerie—The 11 Campaign

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Legacy of Love Cancer Care Packages

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Sponsorship — Walk Like Valerie! 2026

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