Pink Jet Flies for Breast Cancer Awareness
The Pink Jet performed at the Amigo Airsho at Fort Bliss's Biggs Army Airfield during October 2026 Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Cancer
The Pink Jet, piloted by breast cancer advocate Stephanie Goetz, performed at the Amigo Airsho at Fort Bliss's Biggs Army Airfield to promote breast cancer awareness. Its El Paso appearance was sponsored by Steve and Nancy Fox and the Fox Family Foundation.
Why it matters
The performance draws attention to breast cancer during its awareness month and to the Fox Cancer Center under construction on the Texas Tech Health El Paso campus. The appearance connects local patients and physicians with an organization that raises awareness and funds through air shows.
The only quantitative figure reported is a Stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis in the pilot's mother, who is now cancer-free. No funds raised or attendance numbers were reported, and the extraction does not say how much the performance contributed to awareness or donations.
The players
Stephanie Goetz
Stephanie Goetz is a breast cancer advocate who pilots the Pink Jet to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer organizations.
Fox Family Foundation
The Fox Family Foundation is the charitable organization of Steve and Nancy Fox, which sponsored the Pink Jet's El Paso appearance and supports the Fox Cancer Center.
Texas Tech Health El Paso
Texas Tech Health El Paso is a medical institution in El Paso whose campus is building the Fox Cancer Center.
The details
Pilot Stephanie Goetz flew the Pink Jet, an L-39 Albatros, a former military jet flown by women, trailing pink smoke during its performances. On Thursday, Oct. 22, Goetz met with patients and physicians at the Texas Tech Health El Paso Breast Care Center and shared the organization's mission before the air show.
Timeline
October 2026: Breast Cancer Awareness Month observance during the Pink Jet's visit.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026: Goetz met patients and physicians at the Breast Care Center.
Weekend before November 4, 2026: Amigo Airsho performance at Biggs Army Airfield.
Big Picture
The Pink Jet organization has used air show performances to raise breast cancer awareness and money, and this El Paso appearance follows that model while promoting the Fox Cancer Center under construction at Texas Tech Health El Paso.
Residents seeking breast cancer screening or care can contact the Texas Tech Health El Paso Breast Care Center, where Goetz met with patients this month. The Fox Cancer Center is still under construction, so its services are not yet available.
The takeaway
Air shows can carry cancer awareness messages into public spaces, but the extraction does not show measurable results from this appearance. Readers wanting to support breast cancer efforts can look for local screening programs and donation options.
Further reading
Explore more on cancer treatment and awareness in El Paso.
Source note: This article includes information reported by El Paso Matters.
