How Octoberbreast Began
Octoberbreast began with one woman, one diagnosis, and a simple act of selflessness.
In October 2021, the Thin Blue Line LEMC Lonestar Chapter organized what was intended to be a benefit for the wife of our Chapter President after she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
When we approached her about holding the benefit, her response changed the direction of the event—and ultimately created a tradition that continues today.
She explained that she was fortunate. She had insurance to help cover her medical needs, and she and her husband were financially secure enough to face the road ahead. Rather than accepting financial assistance for herself, she asked us to use the opportunity to help other women and members of the law enforcement community who might not be as fortunate.
So we went to work.
Our inaugural Octoberbreast Ride & Event was held in 2021 and was met with tremendous support. What began as a single benefit quickly showed us that the need within our own community was far greater than we realized.
We made the decision to continue.
Octoberbreast became an annual event.
Each year since, we have learned, adapted, grown, and worked to make the event bigger and more successful. Most importantly, we have remained committed to the reason it began: helping local people when help matters most.
