BEAUMONT, Texas — The Julie Richardson Procter 5K Ribbon Run and Gift of Life Monster Dash will take place Saturday, Oct. 25, in downtown Beaumont, honoring the legacy of a beloved Southeast Texas attorney and community advocate.

The annual event celebrates the life of Julie Richardson Procter, a devoted Gift of Life board member who died from ovarian cancer in 2011 at the age of 51. Her wish was that her courageous battle would inspire education and awareness to help other women recognize the risks and symptoms of the disease.

Festivities begin at 7:30 a.m. with the opening of the Wellness Village at the Civic Center Arena, followed by the Survivor Parade at 7:45 a.m. The Ribbon Run kickoff ceremony starts at 8 a.m., and the 5K race begins at 9 a.m.

Organizers say the event will take p

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