HUGS to D’Ann Buck Benefit - May 12, 2012

http://www.hugstodann.com/

Meet D’Ann Buck, a 22 year old college student filled with lots of love and compassion for others, in need of our support.

Anxious to start her new job, but unable to, D’Ann broke her back due to a cancerous tumor. On January 7, 2012, a spinal fusion surgery using 2 titanium rods and 8 screws was performed. On January 16, 2012, D’Ann was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma Cancer (Blood Cancer) which is very rare in a young adult. Putting her life on hold to fight this cancer, she has started radiation treatments, then will need chemotherapy along with a bone marrow transplant or stem cell treatment.

This has been a devastating time for her and her family after losing their sole income to a barn fire in November.
 
This Saturday May 12th there will be a benefit for her.
  • 5k run/walk and a gold outing at Autumn Ridge Golf in Valders, WI beginning at 8am.
  • kickball tournament, volleyball tournament, silent auction, children's activities, DJ entertainers, and more at Newton Firefighters Park in Newton, WI beginning at noon
Please consider attending or donating to her cause.  For more information please visit their website at http://www.hugstodann.com/

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