Have a Flamingo Day!
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Have a Flamingo Day! •
The Flamingo Day Foundation was born from love, loss, and a fierce determination to make a difference. Founded by sisters Cora Beth and Meade Hartfield in honor of their mother, Sherry Pierce Hartfield, the Foundation carries forward Sherry’s legacy of strength, grace, and purpose.
Our mission is to shine a light on Inflammatory Breast Cancer—the most aggressive and least understood form of breast cancer—by raising critical awareness, funding life-saving research, and offering hope to those facing the unimaginable. Through education, advocacy, and action, we fight for early diagnosis, better treatments, and ultimately, a cure.
Along the way, we seek to encourage every person—as we all “Fight Cancer, Flamingo Style!”
SHERRY’S STORY
On March 6th, 2012, Sherry went to a routine doctor’s visit to have her blood pressure checked. She mentioned to the doctor that she had a rash and thought it might be shingles. The doctor immediately sent her to a breast cancer surgeon, who clinically diagnosed her with at least stage III(c) Inflammatory Breast Carcinoma (IBC), which the biopsy confirmed the following day. IBC is a very rare and aggressive form of breast cancer, comprising only 1-5% of breast cancer diagnoses.
On March 16, 2012, the results of a PET scan confirmed the breast cancer had spread to several other parts of the body, including her liver. Sherry’s diagnosis moved from Stage III(c) to Stage IV metastatic cancer. IBC is unlike traditional breast cancer. This rare type was not detected from a mammogram, which she had approximately six months prior. IBC can metastasize in a matter of weeks. Surgery was not an option for Sherry, whose cancer had spread throughout her midsection at the time of diagnosis. Over the course of five and a half years, Sherry received sixteen different chemotherapy regimines.
Sherry fought hard for life, for the benefit of those she loved and those who were inspired by her. Her mantra encouraged everyone to, as she would say, “Have a Flamingo Day!”
While fighting her own IBC diagnosis, Sherry raised funds for cancer research through her platform “Go Team Sherry,” which she also used to promote IBC awareness.
Born on November 23, 1947, in Jackson, Mississippi, Sherry died on August 12, 2017. A Jackson native, she graduated from Jackson Central High School in 1965. After high school, she received her Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1969 as well as her Masters and Education Specialist degree from Mississippi College. Sherry served as a teacher and principal and retired after 30 years from the Jackson Public School System. Sherry was always an active member of her local church wherever she lived. She loved music, Jesus, people — and she loved life.
The heart behind…
FLAMINGO DAY FOUNDATION
The Flamingo Day Foundation (FDF) was founded by sisters Cora Beth and Meade Hartfield in loving memory of their mother, Sherry Pierce Hartfield. Inspired by Sherry’s unwavering strength and grace in the face of Stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer, Cora Beth and Meade established FDF to raise awareness, fund life-saving research, and uplift others navigating this rare and aggressive disease.
With professional backgrounds in law and insurance—and a lifelong commitment to serving others—the sisters lead the foundation with deep purpose, resilience, and heart. Through every initiative, FDF honors Sherry’s legacy and spreads her enduring message: “Have a Flamingo Day.”
In memory of Sherry. In action for all.
OUR MISSION
The Flamingo Day Foundation’s mission is to spread awareness and raise funds for targeted research of inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) and other metastatic cancers. Your generous donation helps reach Sherry’s goal of curing cancer.
FROM DAUGHTERS TO ADVOCATES
Cora Beth’s and Meade’s Journey…
CORA BETH HARTFIELD
Cora Beth Hartfield is a dedicated leader with over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. Her true passion lies in serving others. A compassionate force both professionally and personally, Cora Beth has spent decades giving back—serving on numerous boards and stepping into leadership roles across corporate and nonprofit spaces. Her life’s work is guided by a deep desire to make a meaningful impact, uplift others, and carry forward the legacy of love, strength, and resilience left by her mother, Sherry.
MEADE HARTFIELD
Meade Hartfield is a passionate advocate and accomplished attorney who represents clients across the country. She holds leadership roles in several national and international legal organizations, where she is especially committed to advancing women’s initiatives. Meade’s most meaningful mission began with the loss of her mother, Sherry, to inflammatory breast cancer. Through the FDF, Meade channels her grief into purpose—honoring her mother’s vibrant spirit by raising awareness, funding research, and standing beside families facing the same fight.
14TH ANNUAL PINK TATA PARTY
Benefitting the Flamingo Day Foundation…
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | Table 100 | Flowood, MS
5:00 PM—Cocktails | 6:00 PM—Program Begins
Join us for an unforgettable evening of connection, community, and purpose at the 14th Annual Flamingo Day Event. Hosted at the beloved Table 100 in Flowood, Mississippi, this special night supports the our mission to raise awareness and critical funding for IBC research.
The evening kicks off at 5 PM with cocktails and conversation—including our signature drink, the Pink Ta Ta, featured as one of Redbook Magazine’s “39 Trendiest Drinks in the United States” in 2013. More than just a fun and fabulous cocktail, the Pink Ta Ta has become a symbol of strength and support. Since its debut, Table 100 has donated $1 for every Pink Ta Ta sold, raising tens of thousands of dollars in the fight against IBC.
Come be part of the movement. Raise a glass, share a story, and help us carry forward the legacy of Sherry Pierce Hartfield — with flamingo flair and heartfelt purpose.
WHAT IS INFLAMMATORY BREAST CANCER?
Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare, aggressive form of breast cancer where instead of forming a lump, the breast suddenly becomes red, tender and swollen. Inflammation caused by cancer cells blocks lymph vessels in the skin and soft tissue. When these vessels become blocked, lymph builds up in the breast, causing it to swell.
Inflammingo shares the powerful story of Sherry Pierce Hartfield, a retired principal who found her next platform in an unexpected place—Stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer. This film blends inspiration and education as Sherry teaches the power of perspective while shedding light on the deadliest, most aggressive form of breast cancer—one with no early detection and often missed by mammograms.
DOCUMENTARY COMING SOON