Taylor County Moving for a Cure fundraiser is Friday, May 16

The 10th annual Taylor County Moving for a Cure cancer fundraiser is Friday, May 16, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Medford City Park. The 5K Walk registration begins at 5:30pm. Registration fees are $25 for ages 17 and above, with ages 16 and under being free. Biodegradable Dove Balloons released during the ceremony are available to purchase in memory or in honor of loved ones. Costs are 1/$10 or 3/$20. Also available are raffle tickets, 50/50 raffles, and tickets for our Gift Card Board valued at over $600. In addition, the Kiwanis will be serving up food and beverages, and Paradise Sweets will have some tasty desserts for you to purchase. All monies raised go directly back to cancer patients living and working within Taylor County. Registration materials can be picked up at the Medford Chamber or K99 Radio, or visit our website at TCMoving4Cure.com.

This year’s raffle prizes include 1) REC Center Membership for 2 and a Solo Stove (REC Center); 2) Pit Boss Griddle (Edward Jones, Russ Jablonsky); 3) $500 Cash (Abbyland); 4) Sunday Luncheon for 8 (Marilyn’s); 5) $500 Cash (Abbyland); 6) VIP Parkfest Tickets for 2 (The Chamber); 7) $300 Chamber Gift Certificates (Friends of the Downtown); 8) $300 Meat Bundle (Smith Bros & G& P Krug); 9) Milwaukee Heated Jacket (Klingbeil Lumber); and 10) Interior Car Detail (Every Last Detail). Tickets are available for 1/$10 or 3/$20 the evening of the event, or in advance at Quality Care Chiropractic and K99 Radio.

Special thanks to this year’s Platinum Sponsors. They include Abbyland, Quality Care Chiropractic and Wellness, Sierra Pacific, Aspirus Health, K99 Radio, Handel Automotive, Prevail Bank, Meyer Manufacturing, The Bailiwick, WSLite Foundation, Larry Brandl, and Larry and Jackie Meyer. “Without the continued support of our sponsors, our fundraising would not continue to be successful. We appreciate all of our supporters at every level of sponsorship.” Carmen Thiede said, Committee Chair.

The event is being assisted by Medford Area for Tomorrow, Inc., a 501c(3) organization which is serving as the fiscal agent for corporate donations.