Friends of South Padre Walk for Women

09/06/2026

10/4/2026 Walk to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

07/21/2026

It is with sadness that we announce we will be discontinuing our Casino Night fund raiser effective this year, 2026. Thank you for many, many years of fun and continued support for our mission. Your generosity has helped us achieve the results you see below - almost $750K given to women and families needing our help with their fight.

We will, however, continue with our Walk so that you can continue to honor those who fight. The Walk will take place Sunday October 4, 2026. Registration is at the Convention Center from 8:30-10:00 am. The walk starts promptly at 10:00 and we will go to Tequila Sunset, a distance of about 3 miles. The walk is free! Bring your family and friends and support our survivors, our thrivers, and those we have lost.

02/09/2026

🌶️🏆 SPICE Chili & Gumbo Cook-Off – Winners Announced! 🏆🌶️

What an incredible day at the Walk for Women SPICE Chili & Gumbo Cook-Off! Between the amazing food, the community spirit, and the shared purpose of supporting women in the Lower Rio Grande Valley battling this event was truly something special.

A huge THANK YOU to every team who cooked, every judge who tasted, our sponsors, and everyone who showed up to support this cause. You made this event unforgettable 💗

And now… the moment we’ve all been waiting for!

RED
🥇 1st Place: Double Trouble
🥈 2nd Place: Driftwood Landing
🥉 3rd Place: Dad’s Chili

🔥 People’s Choice Award: Tom & Jerry’s

FREESTYLE
🥇 1st Place: Chili to the Max
🥈 2nd Place: Captain Murphy’s
🥉 3rd Place: Dad’s Chili

WHITE
🥇 1st Place: Tarpons
🥈 2nd Place: Day Drifters

GUMBO
🥇 1st Place: Tarpons
🥈 2nd Place: Spicy Chicks
🥉 3rd Place: Captain Murphy’s

BEANS
🥇 1st Place: Double Trouble
🥈 2nd Place: Spicy Chicks
🥉 3rd Place: Tarpons

👏 Congratulations to all of our winners—and to every team who brought the heat and heart!

Because of YOU, we are able to continue providing financial and diagnostic support for women when they need it most. This is what community looks like.

From the bottom of our hearts—thank you for walking with us, cooking with us, and standing with us. 💕 (Pics to come soon.)

02/07/2026

There were two items left at Louie’s at our chili cookoff. Call me to confirm and we’ll plan to return them. 956-495-9884

01/31/2026

🔥🍲 CALLING ALL COOKS! 🍲🔥

Think your chili brings the heat? Does your gumbo make people stop mid-sentence? Then it’s time to step into the pot.
Bragging rights. Trophies. Community love. And a whole lot of flavor for a great cause—supporting women in the fight against breast cancer right here in the RGV.

Gather your crew, fire up your burners, and show South Padre Island what you’ve got Saturdsy 2/7/26 at Louie's Backyard🌶️🦐

👉 Spots are limited—sign up now!
Let’s turn up the heat for a cause that matters. 💗

SIGN UP HERE

Feb 7 11:00 AM11:00 South Padre Island Chili Expo (SPICE) and Cajun Gumbo Cookoff Saturday, February 7, 2026 11:00 AM 2:00 PM 11:00 14:00 Louie's Backyard (map) Google Calendar ICS SPICE Chili & Gumbo Cookoff Calling all chefs!! Join us to participate in this fun event. Doors open at 7 am for ...

12/22/2025

Thank you to for your continued support! Your generosity brings how, strength, and real help when it’s needed most.

12/21/2025

Thank you to the for your generous donation! Your support helps us continue our mission to help women battling in the

12/19/2025

SPICE Feb, 7, 2026!! .

10/20/2025

Pics from the Walk. Thanks to all who
Participated!

Shared with Dropbox

10/15/2025

Thank you to for your AWESOME 👏 donations!!!!!