Dear Editor: On behalf of the Sitka Cancer Survivor’s Society Board of Directors, we wish to give a “HUGE THANK YOU” to all who attended, contributed and donated to our recent fundraiser. A spaghetti dinner and a live auction including desserts was held on Sunday, Oct. 4. The event was held at the Sitka Elks Lodge 1662, sponsored by the Sitka Emblem Club 142. We got our “Pink On,” and decorated the lodge to follow the theme. The event was a huge success! One of our best ever!
We also want to thank the Sitka Sentinel for all the good press they gave to us for this event. Also, the publicity on both KIFW and Raven Radio.
The delicious spaghetti, salad and bread dinner was prepared and served by our Sitka Emblem Club 142. President Judi Blankenship, and her hard-working cook crew provided us all with the delicious meal. Without the amazing support of Sitka Emblem Club 142, we would not be able to have our raffle, our auction, or our fundraisers! Big kudos to all Emblem Club ladies and officers.
The auction items were absolutely unbelievable and the desserts donated were one-of-a-kind. Auctioneer Bethany Lowrance was excellent, wonderful, and kept things lively and so much fun. And the excellent help of volunteers Emma Cronick and Lauren Esmay who served as our Vannas. We appreciated their wonderful help.
In spite of other events going on that Sunday as well, the lodge was full, the items donated were all wanted and bid on. Opportunities were also given to buy raffle tickets that will be drawn on Saturday, Oct. 24. A gratitude of thanks to all who came and supported us. We truly appreciate you all.
Our mission is to honor, educate, comfort and inspire individuals and families affected by cancer. With these raised funds we are able to continue to help people in Sitka and their families who are dealing with cancer, giving mini grants and support. Come enjoy the Path of Hope Park, located next to Lower Moller Field, and check out our beautiful website www.sitkacancersurvivorssociety.org. Thanks for blessing us and so many others.
Sitka SCSS Board of Directors
Carolyn Fredrickson,
President/Publicity
Candi Barger,
VP Grant Applications
Patti MacPike, Treasurer
Bonnie Richards, Raffle Sales
Jill Scheidt,
Secretary/Facebook/Raffle Sales
Shannon Callahan,
Guardian Path of Hope
Gail Roderick,
Guardian Path of Hope
Pam Samuelson,
Communications
