annual walk

Did  you know that 88% of those diagnosed with cancer are 50 or above? Join  us for this special presentation featuring one of the state's leading  experts on cancer research and treatment. This is a free opportunity to  get direct insights into the health challenges that hit close to home.

Why attend?

• Targeted Insights: Learn why pancreatic cancer is on the rise in our community.
• The latest science: Get a plain-English update in the breakthroughs in clinical trials and treatments.
• Local Impact: See exactly how your Cancer Walk donations are fueling life-saving research at UAMS.

Our speaker: Dr. Michael Birrer, Vice-Chancellor & Director of the Cancer Institute. As  the head of Arkansas' only academic cancer center, Dr. Birrer will  provide an exclusive look at how UAMS is expanding care and what the  future of cancer outreach looks like for us.

Key Discussion Topics:

• Pancreatic cancer: identifying early symptoms, outcomes, and current trials.
• Risk Management: practical ways to minimize your risk as you age.
• The future of Care: How Arkansas is leading the way in cancer treatment.

Date/Time: April 17, 2026, 11:30am

Location: Diamante Country Club, 2000 Diamante Blvd. HSV

Reservations required. Limited seating. Please register by April 10.

A light lunch, cookies and coffee will be available.

Event sponsor: RE/MAX of Hot Springs Village

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To kick its 25thWalk Season, the Village Walk for Cancer Research invites you to a very special fundraiser. On Saturday May 2 (yes, Kentucky Derby Day), join us at 5:00 in the Coronado Center for our first ever Derby Dance. For your $35 ticket you will be treated to the danceable music of the Village Big Band, a lavish assortment of hors d’oeuvres and snacks, and several other opportunities to help the team reach its 2026 goal of raising $110,000, all of which is donated to cancer research and other related projects here in Arkansas.

Several TVs will be tuned to the Derby. You will have an opportunity to “place your bets’ (chances) on the horse or horses of your choice, and also to win one of several enticing gift baskets. The music will pause as the race begins and a lucky winner will be drawn from the chances going to the winning horse – a Derby Day variation of a 50/50 drawing.

Derby Day dress is optional. There will be an award for the most “interesting” Derby Day outfit. 

The cash bar will offer a selection of specialty drinks with a Derby theme, or any other drink of your choice.

Bring your friends or make new ones in the ballroom of the Coronado Center and enjoy an evening of derby watching, dancing and casual dining.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.hsvticketsales.com or at the Ponce de Leon Center during business hours. Click on the link below to be directed to hsvticketsales.