Approximately $16,100.00 was raised last week during the annual Freestone Cancer Support Group’s Fall Style Show and dinner.
The event was kicked off with a welcome by Diana Lewis, an invocation by Ann Gokey, and the serving of a delicious meal of fajitas and Spanish rice prepared by Kenny Bulger.
Janet Bulger introduced long-time Master of Ceremonies, the famous Buzz Russell of KNES 99.1 of Fairfield.
New Fall styles of clothing and jewelry for men, women, and children, were showcased by:
The Jaded Spade (Fairfield),
Brenda’s Closet (Fairfield) pictured at top,
Juls by Jul (Fairfield),
Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio & Boutique (Mexia),
Serenity Spa (Mexia), and
The Yoakum Mercantile (Teague).
Cancer survivor, Ruby Thornburg spoke to the crowd about her experience with cancer and the help she’s received from FCSG. “I don’t think the American Cancer Society will be calling to check on me or sending a card saying they are praying for me like these lovely ladies have done for me,” she explained.
There were several silent auction items sold, and door prizes given out during the event at well.
This Year’s Sponsors
–Diamond Sponsors: Equipment Placement Services Inc. and Te’Jun the Texas Cajun
–Platinum Sponsor: Freestone Diesel Performance
–Gold Sponsors: Heritage Title & Abstract, Community National Bank & Trust, and Adrenaline Fitness
–Silver Sponsors: McSwane Real Estate, Rachel Anderson Real Estate, Mark & Jane Phillips, Go-Texan, Lott Fitness Center & Physical Therapy, and Capp’s Hardware & Ag Center
–Other Monetary Sponsors: Winters Oil Partners, Freestone Credit Union, and Lyle Oil Company / Parker Auto Supply
–In Kind Sponsors: Red Hat Rentals, KNES 99.1 & Buzz Russell, Freestone County Times, FC Recorder-Chronicle, The Interact Club at FHS, City of Fairfield, Kenny Bulger, and Sheriff Jeremy Shipley
For a group that started humbly with a whole $200.00, they have since donated $455,434.00 to Freestone County residents dealing with cancer. What an accomplishment!
Current members of FCSG are Elizebeth Barnes, Janet Bulger, Gayle Carpenter, Jeanette Cornett, Syd Davis, John Fry, Denise Gipson, Bill Gipson, Haley Glick, Ann Gokey, Fay Jordan, Diana Lewis, Shirley Marmarosa, Jane Morrison, Haylee Stark, Bettye Trask, Spain Trask, and Rita Zarate.
Donations are accepted year-round and are greatly appreciated.
For more information, find the group on Facebook at Freestone Cancer Support Group. They are located in Fairfield and may be reached by calling 903-389-3917. They are also online at fcsginc.org.
See you all next year!
(Photos by Nicole Schaefer)
