2004 Year in Review

Alethea Benefit

Sarah Eissens, Zach Harridge, and Allie Vandermyde serving toppings.

Kendall McDearmon serving desserts with Jerry Lindsay.

Hillary Boeck (Alethea's Aunt), Ashley Tichler, Mrs. Mulnix, and Jason McDearmon.

Donated raffle items.

The crowded Church Hall at the Benefit

Pink Ribbons to be displayed until Alethea comes home.

If you missed Friday night’s benefit for Alethea McIlrath, you were in the minority. Alethea is an 11-month-old toddler at St. Jude’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, going through chemotherapy for leukemia. The benefit was sponsored by her church Emmanual Reformed, YAG’s (Young Adult Group), and YF (Youth Fellowship).

Over 700 baked potatoes were served with all the toppings and dessert. Pink ribbons, to be displayed until Alethea comes home, were given out for a donation. Raffle tickets were sold for donated item including quilts, afghans, and other crafts. Many volunteered their time and talents to make a successful benefit. To check on Alethea’s progress visit CaringBridge.com.

by Barb Benson, theCity1.com
April 7, 2004