Take part in WALK Against Cancer

To the editor:

In the next few weeks, Jay County newspaper subscribers will find 2018 WALK Against Cancer advertisements in their newspaper.

It is our hope that the community will join us on Saturday, June 23, at Jay County High School to raise money for the Jay County Cancer Society. The cancer society provides financial assistance to cancer patients in Jay County for medical expenses, travel, prescriptions, testing, etc.

The survivor dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. in the JCHS Commons, vendor area 6 to 9 p.m., activities for the family 6 to 9 p.m., opening ceremonies with balloon launch at 8:30 p.m., and the luminary ceremony at 9:30 p.m. Donated items will be raffled off at 8:30 p.m. Raffle tickets will be available before and the night of the WALK. 

The family area this year will have a bounce house, bounce obstacle course, balloon dart game, extraordinary balloon guy, cotton candy, snow cones, corn hole and much more.

The evening event will be held outside at the JCHS football stadium. Flyers for the event are available at the Jay County Public Library, IU Health Jay and many local businesses. The flyer has the times of all the events and a pledge sheet on the back. Any walker who collects over $100 will receive a free WALK t-shirt while supplies last.

Thank you to our 2018 Platinum Sponsors: First Bank of Berne, Mayor Randy Geesaman’s Golf Outing, Inman U Loc Storage, Memorial of Dr. Charles Miller Jr., Fellow Baptist Church, Schmit Chiropractic, DELTS, Church of the Brethren, Accelerated Caring and Mandy’s Blessings, IU Health Jay.

Also to our Gold Sponsors: Alexander Financial Group of Raymond James, Cincinnatus League, Williamson Spencer & Penrod Funeral Homes, Ali Inman in memory of Susie Inman, Arch Bridge Kroozers, Inc., New Beginnings Holiness Church, Blacksmiths Union Local 1620, Family Worship Center of Portland, Coca-Cola, The Rosary Society, Masters Insurance, Belmont Graphic, Jeff and Tammy Bulmahn, KIWANIS Club of Portland, Dunn Family Dental Care, John and Sarona Goodrich, ATI Forged Products, Tyson, MSSL, Faron Parr/Progressive Office Enterprises and Dr. David Fullenkamp O.D.

How can you help?

There are many ways: collect money from your friends, co-workers, family, neighbors, etc. as pledges or for luminaries and keep track on the pledge sheet, then bring the pledge sheet and money to the WALK. Ask your employer to make a donation on your behalf. Help spread the word by sharing this information with as many people as possible. Display the flyer in your place of business. Have a charity fundraiser at your place of employment, church or philanthropic group and donate the funds raised to the WALK Against Cancer. The ways to help are endless and the difference every dollar makes is priceless.

Remember that 100 percent of the money donated to the Jay County Cancer Society remains in Jay County helping our neighbors and friends with their uninsured cancer-related expenses.

If you would like to volunteer at the WALK or need additional information, please contact us at (260) 726-8110 and leave a message.

Donations are accepted the night of the WALK or anytime at P.O. Box 614, Portland, Indiana 47371.

We look forward to seeing you on the evening of June 23, as we remember those lost, honor those who are suffering and celebrate with those who have won the fight against cancer.

Thank you,

Jane Prescott

Tisha Gierhart

Co-chairs

Jay County WALK Against Cancer