Beaumont Hosts Successful "Be Well" Health Event

Nearly 50 local organizations participated in the free community event promoting healthy living.

Published on Feb. 1, 2026

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Hundreds of local residents gathered at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas for the "Be Well Beaumont" event on Saturday, which featured live performances, fitness activities, a children's play area, and resources from nearly 50 participating organizations focused on encouraging a healthier and stronger community in Southeast Texas.

Why it matters

The event was a collaborative effort between the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, ExxonMobil, and the Gift of Life organization, as part of a 10-year program funded by a $10 million grant from ExxonMobil to promote healthy living in the region.

The details

The free "Be Well Beaumont" event offered a variety of activities and resources for attendees, including live entertainment, fitness demonstrations, a dedicated children's play area, and informational booths from dozens of local health-focused organizations. The event was organized through a partnership between major healthcare and community organizations in the region.

  • The "Be Well Beaumont" event took place on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
  • Beaumont Mayor Roy West declared January 31 as "Be Well Beaumont Day" in the city.

The players

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

A leading cancer research and treatment center that collaborated on the "Be Well Beaumont" event as part of a 10-year program to promote healthy living in the region.

ExxonMobil

The energy company provided a $10 million grant to fund the 10-year healthy living program that the "Be Well Beaumont" event was a part of.

Gift of Life

A community organization that partnered with MD Anderson and ExxonMobil on the "Be Well Beaumont" event.

Roy West

The mayor of Beaumont, Texas who declared January 31 as "Be Well Beaumont Day" in the city.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The successful "Be Well Beaumont" event demonstrates the community's commitment to promoting healthy living and the power of collaboration between healthcare providers, businesses, and local government to address public health needs in the region.