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March 4 A Cure nears 10 year s CHOOL
milestone of $100K in donations Times
Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic concerns bring fundraising activities to a halt
by Brianne Benson
The tenth annual March 4 A Cure
fundraiser is coming close to their
goal of $100,000 raised for the
s CHOOL Alberta Cancer Foundation over the
past ten years —despite coronavirus
concerns putting activities to a halt.
Times Michael Bachinsky said, “The
Holy Redeemer School teacher
fundraising effort is obviously on
hold for the time being, but that does
not take away from the amazing
work our volunteer teachers and
students have done! It is our hope
that we will be able to continue our
efforts as soon as possible and it is
safe to do so!”
So far, they have raised almost
$95,000 in their ten years of
operation, and still hope to reach
their goal this year. They have held a
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE number of fundraising activities this
year that include a basketball
shooting competition, candy jar
Profession
Professional Digital al Digital guessing, 'Cancer sucks' sucker pull,
Passport System Plinko, hot lunches, Alberta Cancer The fantastic group of student volunteers from Holy Redeemer School did an excellent job at the tenth annual March 4
Passport System
Foundation assembly, and an
ph
photos ready otos ready auction. A Cure auction on March 12. The auction alone raised $3,000. Spearheading the event for the last ten years is HRH
Their most recent event, before
teacher Michael Bachinsky. submitted
in minutes in minutes being put on hold was the auction at Prizes included books, chocolate, bike, gift certificates for many local prevention, earlier detection,
the Sacred Heart Parish on March
while
while you wait...you wait... 12. The auction was made possible hair care products, home décor businesses and services in Edson, improved treatment, and quality of
and a selection of autographed sports life of patients. They partner with
items, indoor and outdoor family
by a large number of local
T
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor businesses, organizations, and games, car care kits, pet care kits, memorabilia. large hospitals to support patient
Although many locals were already financial assistance programs, patient
tool sets, HRH Rebels athletic gear,
individuals in the community who
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson40 3rd Avenue, Edson donated a huge array of items for the quilts, kids toys, lawn chairs, a kids starting to practice social distancing, navigation programs, clinical trials,
50
and immunotherapy.
the fundraiser was still able to raise
raffle draws and the silent auction.
Each year, Bachinsky uses student
$3,000 with the auction alone. Their
780-723-578780-723-5787
7 KID’S CORNER other school-based fundraising volunteers to help prepare, organize,
KID’S CORNER
and run the fundraiser. The eight
events have raised $1,000. There
D were plans to continue fundraising student volunteers this year were in
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
before they were discontinued due to charge of developing, promoting, and
running events, keeping track of
Chelsy Bishop attends Grade 10 at the province calling for the closing funds, and gathering donations for the
of all schools due to the Covid-19
Parkland Composite High School. Her pandemic. silent auction.
favorite subject is Drama Class and favorite Bachinsky shared that he started When asked about what the students
activity or hobby is dance classes. Chelsy the March 4 A Cure fundraiser after learn from this process Bachinsky
said, “The understanding of
says when she graduates she wants to his grandfather, aunt, and close volunteerism and its importance in a
family friend all suffered from
pursue acting/dance, or teaching and plans cancer. As a result of this, he said, “I community; it's a very valuable thing
on attending Lethbridge, Red Deer, or felt compelled to try to make a that can be learned in this process. It
Concordia. Chelsy’s favorite teacher is difference. In my first teaching year also helps students build
Do you need
Do you need Mrs. Dickson. at HRH I pitched the idea of 'March communication skills, leadership and
group dynamics all while working
4A Cure' to the students and they
towards a common goal.”
were on board and have been ever
Kid’s Corner is sponsored by:ed by:
Kid’s Corner is sponsor
something Laminated? Sand & Gravel Sales/Haulingand & Gravel Sales/Hauling since! Cancer has affected so many He also added, “We are always so
something Laminated?
S
lives and will continue to do so until gratuitous to our community and local
advancements are made and a cure is businesses in Edson. Even through
Quality W
Quality Workork
Come visit the Anchor Serving Edson & District Since 1974 found.” tough economic times they still pull
Come visit the Anchor
through with support by donating and
The Alberta Cancer Foundation
Serving Edson & District Since 1974
5040 3 Avenue, Edson - uses funds to facilitate better cancer attending events.”
5040 3 Avenue, Edson -
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MONDAY JULY 4, 2016 PAGE 2
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY MARCH 23 , 2020 PAGE 21
March 4 A Cure nears 10 year s CHOOL
milestone of $100K in donations Times
Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic concerns bring fundraising activities to a halt
by Brianne Benson
The tenth annual March 4 A Cure
fundraiser is coming close to their
goal of $100,000 raised for the
s CHOOL Alberta Cancer Foundation over the
past ten years —despite coronavirus
concerns putting activities to a halt.
Times Michael Bachinsky said, “The
Holy Redeemer School teacher
fundraising effort is obviously on
hold for the time being, but that does
not take away from the amazing
work our volunteer teachers and
students have done! It is our hope
that we will be able to continue our
efforts as soon as possible and it is
safe to do so!”
So far, they have raised almost
$95,000 in their ten years of
operation, and still hope to reach
their goal this year. They have held a
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE number of fundraising activities this
year that include a basketball
shooting competition, candy jar
Profession
Professional Digital al Digital guessing, 'Cancer sucks' sucker pull,
Passport System Plinko, hot lunches, Alberta Cancer The fantastic group of student volunteers from Holy Redeemer School did an excellent job at the tenth annual March 4
Passport System
Foundation assembly, and an
ph
photos ready otos ready auction. A Cure auction on March 12. The auction alone raised $3,000. Spearheading the event for the last ten years is HRH
Their most recent event, before
teacher Michael Bachinsky. submitted
in minutes in minutes being put on hold was the auction at Prizes included books, chocolate, bike, gift certificates for many local prevention, earlier detection,
the Sacred Heart Parish on March
while
while you wait...you wait... 12. The auction was made possible hair care products, home décor businesses and services in Edson, improved treatment, and quality of
and a selection of autographed sports life of patients. They partner with
items, indoor and outdoor family
by a large number of local
T
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor businesses, organizations, and games, car care kits, pet care kits, memorabilia. large hospitals to support patient
Although many locals were already financial assistance programs, patient
tool sets, HRH Rebels athletic gear,
individuals in the community who
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson40 3rd Avenue, Edson donated a huge array of items for the quilts, kids toys, lawn chairs, a kids starting to practice social distancing, navigation programs, clinical trials,
50
and immunotherapy.
the fundraiser was still able to raise
raffle draws and the silent auction.
Each year, Bachinsky uses student
$3,000 with the auction alone. Their
780-723-578780-723-5787
7 KID’S CORNER other school-based fundraising volunteers to help prepare, organize,
KID’S CORNER
and run the fundraiser. The eight
events have raised $1,000. There
D were plans to continue fundraising student volunteers this year were in
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
before they were discontinued due to charge of developing, promoting, and
running events, keeping track of
Chelsy Bishop attends Grade 10 at the province calling for the closing funds, and gathering donations for the
of all schools due to the Covid-19
Parkland Composite High School. Her pandemic. silent auction.
favorite subject is Drama Class and favorite Bachinsky shared that he started When asked about what the students
activity or hobby is dance classes. Chelsy the March 4 A Cure fundraiser after learn from this process Bachinsky
said, “The understanding of
says when she graduates she wants to his grandfather, aunt, and close volunteerism and its importance in a
family friend all suffered from
pursue acting/dance, or teaching and plans cancer. As a result of this, he said, “I community; it's a very valuable thing
on attending Lethbridge, Red Deer, or felt compelled to try to make a that can be learned in this process. It
Concordia. Chelsy’s favorite teacher is difference. In my first teaching year also helps students build
Do you need
Do you need Mrs. Dickson. at HRH I pitched the idea of 'March communication skills, leadership and
group dynamics all while working
4A Cure' to the students and they
towards a common goal.”
were on board and have been ever
Kid’s Corner is sponsored by:ed by:
Kid’s Corner is sponsor
something Laminated? Sand & Gravel Sales/Haulingand & Gravel Sales/Hauling since! Cancer has affected so many He also added, “We are always so
something Laminated?
S
lives and will continue to do so until gratuitous to our community and local
advancements are made and a cure is businesses in Edson. Even through
Quality W
Quality Workork
Come visit the Anchor Serving Edson & District Since 1974 found.” tough economic times they still pull
Come visit the Anchor
through with support by donating and
The Alberta Cancer Foundation
Serving Edson & District Since 1974
5040 3 Avenue, Edson - uses funds to facilitate better cancer attending events.”
5040 3 Avenue, Edson -
Are you planning to travel for Spring Break?
780-723-5787
780-723-5787 Are you planning to travel for Spring Break?
Book your vehicle in for an oil change and receive a FREE complimentary visual
Book your vehicle in for an oil change and receive a FREE complimentary visual
inspection and fluid check. Don’t travel without peace of mind!
inspection and fluid check. Don’t travel without peace of mind!
SPRING ROAD TRIPPING SPECIAL!!!
SPRING ROAD TRIPPING SPECIAL!!!
Only $120 Only $175
Only $175
Only $120
Gas engine vehicles. Includes a premium oil change
Gas engine vehicles. Includes a premium oil change Diesel engine vehicles. Includes a premium oil change
Diesel engine vehicles. Includes a premium oil change
(up to 12L) with synthetic oil and a warranty approved filter,
(up to 5L) with synthetic oil and warranty approved filter,
(up to 5L) with synthetic oil and warranty approved filter, (up to 12L) with synthetic oil and a warranty approved filter,
tire rotation, 2 brand new wiper blades and a FREE air freshener!
tire rotation, 2 brand new wiper blades and a FREE air freshener! tire rotation, 2 brand new wiper blades and a FREE air freshener !
tire rotation, 2 brand new wiper blades and a FREE air freshener !
UPGR
UPGRADE YOUR OIL CHANGE BY ADDING A WARRANTY APPROVED OIL CONDITIONER!ADE YOUR OIL CHANGE BY ADDING A WARRANTY APPROVED OIL CONDITIONER!
BOTH SPECIALS INCLUDE A COMPLIMENTARY PEACE OF MIND INSPECTION AND FLUID CHECK!! Don’t miss out on your spring brake excitement and book today!ARY PEACE OF MIND INSPECTION AND FLUID CHECK!! Don’t miss out on your spring brake excitement and book today!
BOTH SPECIALS INCLUDE A COMPLIMENT
4606 3 A
4606 3 Avenue venue Member of Five Stars
(Corner of 46 Street & 3rd A
(Corner of 46 Street & 3rd Avenue) venue) Loyalty Program
