Pastor Creflo Dollar
Honoree Pastor Creflo Dollar Special Video Appearance
Presented by Sanofi • Powered by A²CES

Race forP.A.C.E.S.

Inaugural Blue Ribbon Gala
Saturday, September 12, 2026
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway
2020 Convention Center Concourse
Atlanta, GA 30337
Montell Jordan
Honoree Montell Jordan Special Video Appearance

An evening of purpose

Celebrate life. Bring awareness. Honor survivors.

The Race for P.A.C.E.S. Inaugural Blue Ribbon Gala brings the community together for an elegant evening honoring men who have fought and beaten prostate cancer while advancing awareness, education, screenings, outreach, and follow-up care.

AwarenessElevating the conversation around prostate cancer and men’s health.
ScreeningsHelping expand access to preventive services and early detection.
CommunityConnecting families, health partners, advocates, and supporters.

Why we gather

“Join us as we celebrate life, bring awareness, while honoring the men who fought and beat Prostate Cancer.”

Proceeds benefit prostate cancer awareness and community health initiatives led through Race for P.A.C.E.S. and A²CES.

2026 Recognition

Meet our honorees.

Joseph McCrary
Michael Fisher Jr.
Maurice Howard
Raymond Kelly
Kelvin Thompson
Theo Smith
Larry Earvin
Reginald Hubbard

Community impact

More than a gala.

The Blue Ribbon Gala supports the broader Race for P.A.C.E.S. mission: prostate cancer awareness, community engagement, screenings, education, and follow-up care.

16Healthcare partners supporting the initiative
3Core impact areas: awareness, access, follow-up
1Inaugural Blue Ribbon Gala
2026A milestone year for the Race for P.A.C.E.S. movement

Thank you

An evening to remember.

Thank you to our honorees, survivors, healthcare leaders, community advocates, sponsors, and supporters who joined us for the Inaugural Blue Ribbon Gala on Saturday, September 12, 2026. This event has concluded.

Event location

An elegant evening in Atlanta.

Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway

Saturday, September 12, 2026

7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

2020 Convention Center Concourse
Atlanta, GA 30337

Dress for an elevated evening celebrating resilience, community, and the people helping advance prostate cancer awareness.

Original Race for P.A.C.E.S. Blue Ribbon Gala flyer

An evening of purpose & impact

Race for P.A.C.E.S. Blue Ribbon Gala

Saturday, September 12, 2026 • Atlanta, GA

Your support helps elevate the mission of prostate cancer awareness, early detection, education, screenings, and community health impact. We are honored to recognize Sanofi’s commitment to standing with us as we bring families, healthcare leaders, community partners, and advocates together for a meaningful evening of purpose and impact.

Join us as we celebrate the mission, honor community leaders, and continue raising awareness for the men we love.

This event has concluded. Thank you for your support.

Event flyers

2026 Gala & 5K flyers.

Race for P.A.C.E.S. Inaugural Blue Ribbon Gala flyer Race for P.A.C.E.S. 5K / 10K Run Walk flyer featuring Montell Jordan

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