by Core Committee | Jan 4, 2016 | News
DID YOU KNOW: Currently, It Only Takes a Spark is helping approximately 60 individuals with cancer-related expenses. As the year progresses, this number may grow in excess of 90 as approximately three new patients are added every month. Each year, a minimum 70% of the funds raised by the Cancer Walk stay within the greater Grant County area to support those diagnosed with a cancer-related illness. Our board also recently aided (up to 20% of our delegations through funds raised) in local needs with contributions towards our local Cancer Support Group and towards purchasing chemo treatment chairs for the hospital.
“It Only Takes A Spark” Cancer Walk is made possible in a number of ways including teams that fundraise throughout the year, luminaries that are sold and light the path the evening of the Cancer Walk (to be held June 10-11), memorial donations given throughout the year and businesses that sponsor the Cancer Walk at various dollar levels. These dollar sponsorships are specifically given by the businesses themselves, and in return the businesses receive newsprint/radio advertising and Cancer Walk recognition for that dollar amount sponsorship.
Over the past years, this event has not only raised funds for local cancer patients and their families, but it has served as a major function within this community for individuals to make a difference in fighting the war against cancer, which is the second leading cause of death in South Dakota. It is only one battle, but it is a battle we here in Grant County continue to fight, one lap at a time, one dollar at a time, one year at a time, and one hug at a time!! No one is left untouched by cancer.
Listed below are the Sponsorship Levels and the dollar amounts businesses must donate to receive the specific recognition. The various “rewards” for their donation are also listed. If possible, we would appreciate sponsorships in by March 31, 2016.
TORCHBEARER – For the sponsorship amount of $1,000 your business will receive the benefits of:
* Staff photo and name in 1 newspaper advertisement and other publicity (homepage of website)
* Tagged on all radio advertisements
* Your corporate/business logo or name on 1 major banner located at the event
* An “It Only Takes A Spark” Business Window Poster identifying you as a TORCHBEARER Sponsor
ILLUMINATOR – For the sponsorship amount of $500 your business will receive the benefits of:
* Name of business on advertisement, website reference, and other publicity
* Tagged on all radio advertisements
* An “It Only Takes A Spark” Business Window Poster identifying you as an ILLUMINATOR Sponsor
HEARTWARMER – For the sponsorship amount of $300 your business will receive the benefits of:
* Name of business on ½ pg. advertisement and website reference
* An “It Only Takes A Spark” Business Window Poster identifying you as a HEARTWARMING Sponsor
TRAILBLAZER – A business contributing money, services or product under $300 will receive an “It Only Takes A Spark” Business Window Poster identifying it as a TRAILBLAZER sponsor.
If you would like to become a sponsor or have questions regarding sponsorships, please call Angie Johnson (605-949-2155) or Matt Scott (605-467-9689). Thank you for supporting the Cancer Walk in Grant County!
Board Members: Angie Johnson, Ann Tuchscherer, Amanda Cummins, Aaron Anderson, & Matt Scott.
by Core Committee | Jun 16, 2015 | News
Total Raised: $138,400*
We couldn’t have asked for a better night to hold our 18th Annual It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk. Much appreciation and thanks needs to go out to all our teams and volunteers for this years walk. Without them and the great people of Grant County, we couldn’t raise such funds. A HUGE Thank You again to all of you! Nearly 2700 luminaries sold! See our article in the Grant County Review for all the highlights!
Nothing can express the pure joy with the monies raised this year and how many lives in Grant County it will impact through your generosity and continued support. Check out our photo gallery here!
* The amount includes some various estimates from additional parties, but is believed to be a good representation of funds raised this year. It was an absolutely AMAZING year!!!
Team Awards
- Team Spirit – The Life Savers (St Williams/Whetstone Insurance)
- Fundraising Year Round – The Life Savers
- Creative Campsite – Candy Land Cancer Crushers (State Auto)
- Corporate Fundraising Team – The Life Savers
- Non-Corporate Fundraising Team – Bulldogs Fighting Cancer (Milbank School District)
Balloon Launcher Winners
Emma VanVooren and Tyler Sessler were the only ones to hit the target. Congrats on your achievement and each will receive $50 in Ol Mill Bucks! We will work to make a target bigger to allow a better chance at winning the prize.
We have many people to thank!
MC: Duane Tillman
Picnic: Trevett’s Cafe and Family, Hartman’s Family Foods, Ol’ Mill Meats, Waldner Meats, Milbank Kiwanis Club, Valley Queen, & Beren’s Warehouse Groceries
National Anthem: Bobbi Meyer
Color Guard: 740th Transportation Company
Honorary Chair: Cheryl Pauli
We Thank Our Teams
Sponsors of It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk
Torchbearer
Avera Medical Group Milbank/Big Stone Therapies
Grant County Review
Montage
Popper’s/Betty’s Fireworks/Roger & Irene McCulloch
Stengel Seed & Grain Co
Thrivent Financial
Twin Valley Tire
Valley Office Products
Illuminator
Bien Pharmacy
Dakota Granite
First Bank and Trust
Flower Shoppe
Food N Fuel
Linda’s Fashions
Northside Medical Center
State Auto Insurance
Valley Dairy Supply
Valley Rental & Recycling
Wells Fargo
Whetstone Storage
Heartwarmer
Bobbi Bohlen
Conroy Eye Care
Great Western Bank
Hicks Construction
Insurance Solutions Plus
Jamey Jurgens
Johnson Dental
Midwest Powersports Inc.
Milbank Eye Care
Mundwiler Funeral Home
Otter Tail Power Co.
Window World
Trailblazer
Super 8
T&T Heating & A/C
Bierschbach Dental
Chiropractic In Motion
Wilbur-Ellis
ITC
Mirror Perfections
NOBS Boot Camp
Trapp Plumbing Co.
Unzen Motors
Hunt Chiropractic
Whetstone Valley Electric
Edward Jones (Hackwith)
Brewster Building Center
Midland Publishing
Merchant Ticket Winners
1. Cash prize – Kathy Roggenbuck (who donating the $1000 back to the Cancer Walk)
2. Henry Golden Boy – Tyrone Ronke
3. Dewalt 20-volt Tools – Merna Howard
4. Ultimate Lining Bedliner – Sam Folk
5. Weber Grill – Scott Jackson
6. Laptop – Larry Ferber
7. Detail & Oil Change – JoAnn Tillman
8. Milbank Lumber – Kenny Zenk
9. Milbank Lumber – Joe Arthur
10. Vehicle Tune Up – Tammy Schumacher
11. Burger from Hardee’s – Kevin Owen
12. Burger from Hardee’s – Steve Scoblic
13. Fishing Tackle & Car Washes – Alex Pauli
14. Twin Valley Tire – Burt Gonsoir
15. Twin Valley Tire – Nicole Bogenreif
16. Wine from Midtown – Rob Greiner
17. Case of Beer from Midtown – Darleen Bogenreif
18. Wine from Valley Liquor – Tracy Pinkert
19. Case of Beer from Valley Liquor – Julie Steltz
20. Hartman’s – John Oakes
21. Hartman’s – Gloria Peiker
22. Gas Card – Mikel Jibben
23. Gas Card – Gordon & Brenda Munson
24. Gas Card – Steve Cramer
25. Gas Card – Lisa Athey
26. Gas Card – Barney Barnhardt
27. Gas Card – Kenny Morris
28. Waldner’s – Judy Buck
29. Waldner’s – Lannette Christmann
30. Ol’ Mill Meats – Norbert Eberle
31. Ol’ Mill Meats – Amanda Stone
32. Beren’s – Kim Bjerke
33. Beren’s – Karen Helmbrecht
The Life Savers Cancer Walk Team – Sponsored by St. William’s and Whetstone Insurance
Raffle Winners:
- Huntington REBEL Grill and $50.00 Ol’ Mill Meats Gift Certificate – Linda Kasuske
- Bath & Body Basket – Ron Schumacher
- Thirty-One Cinch Sac – Tyrone Ronke
- Thirty-One Your Way Junior Cube – Cathy Sieverson
- Quilt – Mrs. Charles Layher
- $25.00 Gift Certificate to Milbank Flower Shoppe – Sherry Walker/Terry Malkerson
- Wine Basket – Dawn Gibson
- 45-Minute Massage to Healthy Kneads – Travis Buttke
- Thirty-One Oh Snap Pocket – Donna Poel
Much Thanks To These Individuals & Businesses!
First Bank & Trust
Dylan Fox
Dennis Murphy
City of Milbank Crew
Dakota Portable Toilets
The Flower Shoppe
Val Rausch – Omega Lettering
Hartman’s Family Foods
GCC Ready Mix
Taco John’s
Big Stone County – Walk of Hope
Kim Bjerke
Shady Beach Grill House & Pasta
Team Sam & Speedway
Laurinda Pribyl
Kathy Roggenbuck
Teri Spors
Reva Bracht Trust
Grant County Senior Citizens
Don Quade
Merchants Fighting Cancer
Grant County Review
KMSD Radio
Farrell Auction
Granite View Farms
740th National Guard
Bobbi Meyer
David Giesen – Dakota Valley Trucking
Dani Lee
Hardee’s
Pizza Hut
Casey’s General Store
Jeremy DeVaal (Zumba)
Paulina DeVaal (Zumba)
Suzan Roggenbuck
Now & Then – The Feel Good Shoppe
Mike Mach – Bulldog Golf Cars
Janelle Madsen
Melissa Mueller
Wittrock & Sons
Runnings
Dewey’s Lawn Care & Landscaping
Berkner Excavating
Valley Queen Cheese Inc.
Kenny Henriksen
Ron’s Equipment & Paint
Leonard Stengel
Midwest Powersports Inc.
Mill Valley Industries
Scott Hoeke – S&D One Stop
Pastor Devern Schwenn
Jim Hartman
Team Boom
St. Lawrence Church
Rachel Johnson
Rebekah Tuchscherer
Brianna Schreurs
Daniel Tuchscherer
Mary Houselog
Barb Heller
Greg Nelson
Amy VanLith
Steve Mohr
Ann Tuchscherer – Quilt
Emily Christmann
Susan Karels & Family
Kimberlly Aburto
Pete & Leah Bisgard
Jessica Seehafer
Heidi Bergquist
Family of Frank VanLith
Family of Ben Popowski
All Survivors
All Teams
by Core Committee | Jun 1, 2015 | News
We can’t thank our sponsors of the 2015 Cancer Walk enough. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Torchbearer
Avera Medical Group Milbank/Big Stone Therapies
Grant County Review
Montage
Popper’s/Betty’s Fireworks/Roger & Irene McCulloch
Stengel Seed & Grain Co
Thrivent Financial
Twin Valley Tire
Valley Office Products
Illuminator
Bien Pharmacy
Dakota Granite
First Bank and Trust
Flower Shoppe
Food N Fuel
Linda’s Fashions
Northside Medical Center
State Auto Insurance
Valley Dairy Supply
Valley Rental & Recycling
Wells Fargo
Whetstone Storage
Heartwarmer
Bobbi Bohlen
Conroy Eye Care
Great Western Bank
Hicks Construction
Insurance Solutions Plus
Jamey Jurgens
Johnson Dental
Midwest Powersports Inc.
Milbank Eye Care
Mundwiler Funeral Home
Otter Tail Power Co.
Window World
Trailblazer
Super 8
T&T Heating & A/C
Bierschbach Dental
Chiropractic In Motion
Wilbur-Ellis
ITC
Mirror Perfections
NOBS Boot Camp
Trapp Plumbing Co.
Unzen Motors
Hunt Chiropractic
Whetstone Valley Electric
Edward Jones (Hackwith)
Brewster Building Center
Midland Publishing
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
