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Although the final numbers are not in for the "Tickled Pink 2 Breast Cancer Walk," it is certainly safe to say the event raised several thousands of dollars on Saturday just like last year.
Appropriately held at the Donald E. Sullivan Medical Specialty Center, where the Biggs-Gridley Memorial Hospital's Digital Mammography is now located, those in attendance were invited to see the new mammography, new Dexa-Scan and X-ray up close and personal.
As a fund raiser for the hospital's Digital Mammography once again, it was especially heartwarming to see so many people involved with one purpose in mind - breast cancer awareness and early detection.
It took many people involved to pull off such a big feat but the four Ethington sisters, Jayne Barrow, Sam Kilian, Tammi Rodke and Michelle Dewsnup deserve so many thanks for the many months they spend pulling this huge endeavor off. Inspired by their mother, Verda Jensen who lost the battle of breast cancer a year ago last June, the four sisters worked tirelessly once again to bring hundreds together in just three hours to raise thousands of dollars.
The weather was beautiful as walkers gathered in pink and brown t-shirts to enjoy the many raffle items, partake in breakfast and purchase balloons in memory of a loved one who had died from cancer.
One family gathered to honor their loved one who died last month to breast cancer by purchasing balloons to set off all at once and to walk in her memory.
It was a beautiful sight as the pink balloons with heartfelt messages written on them were set free to travel up into the air all together before the many people set out for their walk around town.
All ages were present including children in strollers to senior citizens.
A special thanks must be said for the many children who helped guide the route with arrows, 4-H members and Boy Scouts who handed out water to walkers at the half way mark and the many people who helped with the raffle, either by selling tickets or donating all of the beautiful items people were so excited to receive.
Biggs-Gridley Memorial Hospital Foundation is lucky to have such civic minded people as the Ethington sisters, their family members, and everyone who helped and participated in the quest for Breast Cancer Awareness. Our area now has Digital Mammography because of community support, something that keeps on giving. Free mammograms are available this month for those who are 40 years of age or older, do not have insurance and have never had a mammogram. Call 846-9080 to see if you qualify.
Many, many thanks to everyone who came out on such a fabulous day and congratulations to the largest group, the Bunco Group with 39 walkers and to Peggy Harshbarger for best decorated hat. It was a great time and we are already looking forward to next year. When an event is such a success, it just has to continue. To the four Ethington sisters, your mother is very proud of you.
Although the final numbers are not in for the "Tickled Pink 2 Breast Cancer Walk," it is certainly safe to say the event raised several thousands of dollars on Saturday just like last year.
Appropriately held at the Donald E. Sullivan Medical Specialty Center, where the Biggs-Gridley Memorial Hospital's Digital Mammography is now located, those in attendance were invited to see the new mammography, new Dexa-Scan and X-ray up close and personal.
As a fund raiser for the hospital's Digital Mammography once again, it was especially heartwarming to see so many people involved with one purpose in mind - breast cancer awareness and early detection.
It took many people involved to pull off such a big feat but the four Ethington sisters, Jayne Barrow, Sam Kilian, Tammi Rodke and Michelle Dewsnup deserve so many thanks for the many months they spend pulling this huge endeavor off. Inspired by their mother, Verda Jensen who lost the battle of breast cancer a year ago last June, the four sisters worked tirelessly once again to bring hundreds together in just three hours to raise thousands of dollars.
The weather was beautiful as walkers gathered in pink and brown t-shirts to enjoy the many raffle items, partake in breakfast and purchase balloons in memory of a loved one who had died from cancer.
One family gathered to honor their loved one who died last month to breast cancer by purchasing balloons to set off all at once and to walk in her memory.
It was a beautiful sight as the pink balloons with heartfelt messages written on them were set free to travel up into the air all together before the many people set out for their walk around town.
All ages were present including children in strollers to senior citizens.
A special thanks must be said for the many children who helped guide the route with arrows, 4-H members and Boy Scouts who handed out water to walkers at the half way mark and the many people who helped with the raffle, either by selling tickets or donating all of the beautiful items people were so excited to receive.
Biggs-Gridley Memorial Hospital Foundation is lucky to have such civic minded people as the Ethington sisters, their family members, and everyone who helped and participated in the quest for Breast Cancer Awareness. Our area now has Digital Mammography because of community support, something that keeps on giving. Free mammograms are available this month for those who are 40 years of age or older, do not have insurance and have never had a mammogram. Call 846-9080 to see if you qualify.
Many, many thanks to everyone who came out on such a fabulous day and congratulations to the largest group, the Bunco Group with 39 walkers and to Peggy Harshbarger for best decorated hat. It was a great time and we are already looking forward to next year. When an event is such a success, it just has to continue. To the four Ethington sisters, your mother is very proud of you.
