TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — Reed’s Department Store plans to award a breast cancer survivor a $500 shopping spree as part of an awareness campaign this month. President Jack Reed Jr. said the giveaway is meant to give a survivor something to celebrate after what he described as a life-changing experience. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. “Well, we hope that will be a really joyful day. You know, it’s certainly the most important thing to these survivors that they’ve survived cancer, but to give one of them a $500 shopping spree at Reed’s to celebrate that we’re delighted to...we’re delighted to do that,” Reed said. Savannah Shook, Reed’s social media manager, said she is proud to be part of the effort. “This really warms my heart. Just being a part of, you know, Reed’s and what they want to do to spread awareness and kind of give back to the community. It just really warms to have somebody of breast cancer survivor win this shopping spree giveaway. I just think it’s a really special moment,” Shook said. How to nominate a survivor Shook said people who want to nominate a breast cancer survivor can message Reed’s Facebook page. Nominators are asked to send a picture of the person they want to nominate and share that person’s story, or share their own story. The deadline to submit a nomination is Sunday, Oct. 25. The winner will be chosen through a random selection and announced Monday, Oct. 26, at 1 p.m. Copyright 2026 WTVA. All rights reserved.