Montage Mardi Gras 2015

by Core Committee | Jun 1, 2015 | News

Here are some photo’s shared of the recent Mardi Gras event back in May.

2015 Auction Items – June 12

by Core Committee | May 25, 2015 | News

Here are the Cancer Walk items prepared for the live auction out at Lake Farley park on June 12. We hope to see you out there!

Jim & Teresa Grorud – A 2 night stay at Sam’s Cabin out on Manhattan Island on Big Stone Lake

Nani Ohana Auction Item – Custom made clock made by Tiffany Patnoe

Quilt made and donated by Ann Tuchscherer

CANDY LAND CANCER CRUSHERS TEAM BASKET ($250 VALUE) – Includes: $100 Ol’ Mill Bucks, $50 Berens Warehouse Groceries Gift Card, Candy Land Adventure Electronic Hand-Held Game, Candy Land Board Game, Cheer Bear Care Bear, Colored Cheddar Baked Goldfish Snack Crackers, Disney Princess Sunglasses, Five Glow-in-the-Dark Nite Glow Bracelets, Life Savers Gummies (5 flavors), Orchards Skittles, Play Day Sidewalk Chalk, Spinwheel, Tootsie Assorted Fruit Rolls, and Two Large Sunshine Bubble Wands.

This was made by the Carpentry & Welding classes at MHS. It is made with homegrown cottonwood and was locally milled. 100% of proceeds will go to the It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk!

MONTAGE MOVIE NIGHT BASKET – Includes: Sony Blu-Ray Player ($90), 2 Blu-Ray Movies (Hunger Games Catching Fire & The Lego Movie), Whirley Pop Popcorn Maker, Assorted Candy, 2 Rockstar Drinks.

BULLDOGS FIGHTING CANCER BASKET – 11 shirts, 3 pair of Sam socks, 2 bags, $25 Healthy Kneads gift certificate, (2) 2015-16 MHS activity passes and various other items. Worth over $300

ANGLES AMONG US CANCER WALK TEAM – SCENTSY LOVER’S DREAM BASKET: Lemonade Deluxe Warmer, Blackberry Nightlight Warmer, Round Scentsy Warmer Stand, 3 Pack Scentsy Loofoh, Layers (Happy Go Lucky) Body Butter, Layers (French Lavender) Hand Soap, Layers (White Tea & Cactus) Bath Tablets, Layers (Love Story) Hand Cream, Layers (Honeymoon Hideaway) Hand Sanitizer, Scent Pak (Havana Cabana), Scentsy (Lemon Verbena) Room Spray, Scentsy (Forever Yours) Room Spray, 5 Scentsy Bring Back My Bars (Coffee Tree, Autumn Stroll, Falling Leaves, Spiced Grapefruit, & Lavender Vanilla)

THE LIFE SAVERS: Beach Day Basket – Playmate Cooler, Beverage Cooler, 2 Quad Chairs, 2 Torches, & a $50 Gift Certificate to Poppers Fireworks

Great Western Bank – BABY BASKET: Crib Quilt by Rhonda Thiele, Diapers, Baby Wipes, Bath Products, Bath Hoodie & Clothes, Elmo Rattle, “New In Town” Onesie, and Burp Cloths

United Pride Cancer Team – Hand Crafted Dream Catcher

MARCHING MEDICS ($125 Value) – Wine & Cheese Picnic

UNITED PRIDE – Happy Fathers Day Basket: Movies, popcorn, peanuts, chips and cooler

Lewis Skywalker Basket

2015 Cancer Walk Honorary Chairperson

by Core Committee | May 19, 2015 | News

We are pleased to announce Cheryl Pauli as our Honorary Chairperson for the 2015 Cancer Walk coming up on Friday, June 12. She’s truly an inspiration not only for her team, but as a mom, wife, and strong supporter with It Only Takes A Spark! As Cheryl would say, “Game On”! You can support her and team with luminary sales, purchasing official “Game On” gear, and stopping out to Zem’s on May 30 between 11-1 for their Lunch Cookout. We hope you come out to the walk on June 12 in showing your support as we honor and remember all those who’ve been affected by cancer. Congrats Cheryl!

Click here for a list of past honorary chairpersons.

Great Giveaway

by Core Committee | Apr 22, 2015 | News

A great time was had at the 4th Annual Great Giveaway hosted by the Cancer Walk core committee. The night started with a social hour and then a meal at the Speedway Event Center in Milbank. Congrats to all the winners and are thanks to those who purchased tickets for the event to raise over $5000 for the cancer walk. Sponsors and complete prize winners provided below. Click here for the photo gallery.

Cash Winners – $1000 Each (they all decided to split when we got to the top 5)

Left to Right: Nancy VanPeursem, Lacey Kasuske, Jesse Krause, Jeff Fish, and Dave Hicks

Sponsors

Much thanks goes out to the area businesses that donated items towards our event! Your Donations Are Appreciated!!!!

• KMSD Radio
• Healthy Kneads Massage
• Speedway
• Milbank Chamber of Commerce
• Great Western Bank
• Kampen’s Photography
• Unzen’s Motors
• First Bank & Trust
• Lantern Inn
• Valley Liquor
• Midtown Liquor
• Valley Queen Cheese Factory
• Golf Addiction Sioux Falls
• Shady Beach Grill House & Pasta
• VPD Art Studio
• Porter Distributing Company
• Ol’ Mill Meats
• Gesswein Motors
• Tranquil Touch Massage
• Thrivent Financial Chapter #30581

Complete List of Winners

Mardi Gras Cancer Walk Fundraiser

by Core Committee | Apr 19, 2015 | News

Come enjoy Mari Gras as a Cancer Walk Fundraiser coming on May 9 at the Speedway Event Center being hosted by the Montage Walkie Talkies. It’s sure to be a great time with a comedy hypnosis show with Randy Buker. There will be a silent auction, DJ, and photo booth too!

Contact Talia Athey via email or by phone @ 605-467-0430 or Lynn Wientjes by email or by phone @ 605-949-2702 to get your tickets ahead of time!

UPDATE: Tickets will remain $35 in advanced up to the event. Tickets will cost $40 at the door the day of the event!

Spaghetti Supper & Silent Auction

by Core Committee | Apr 6, 2015 | News

Marching Medics will have their Spaghetti Supper & Silent Auction on Friday, April 17, 2015. Meal will serve from 5 – 7PM and it’s a free will offering. Includes entrée, beverage, and dessert. Come on out to support It Only Takes A Spark!