A Cape Girardeau mother is organizing an event to recognize people lost in tragedies.

Donna Colyer-Jones lost her daughter, Tesquonna Hill, to a homicide in St. Louis on Aug. 10, she said. The event will be held to recognize her birthday at Capaha Park 3 p.m. on Sept. 21.

She said guest speakers have been invited to share their testimonies. The event will include hotdogs and hamburgers, cake and a balloon release, but fellowship and “bringing people to come together in unity to celebrate life” is the focus of the event.