November 27, 2012
Lisa (Parrish) Grimsled has PNH, Paratysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria, a rare blood disease that causes anemia, hemolysis, low blood counts and blood clots. Due to this disease, Lisa has not worked since November 2011 and has been told she may never work again. Her husband, Jan, is missing work to drive her to Rochester for health care every week. Her medical bills are overwhelming and will continue to grow.
Lisa’s hope revolves around a bone marrow transplant. However, 85% of people with this disease die from blood clots before they get receive the transplant.
The family, friends, and the Lasting Legends Car Club are hosting a benefit for Lisa on Saturday, December 8th at Retreat Sportsman’s Club in Retreat, WI starting at 2pm.
There will be a live auction at 4pm, along with a Chinese raffle, a bake sale, music and food.
For more information, please visit the event’s Facebook page
November 9, 2012
Melissa Lockman is a 36 year old wife and mother of 3 boys. On August 13th, 2010 Melissa was diagnosed with breast cancer. She carries a rare gene (mutation BRCA1) which makes her at high risk for various cancers, especially breast cancer, colon cancer, and ovarian cancer.
Melissa has had a double mastectomy, radiation, chemo and a hysterectomy. On Friday, September 7, 2012 she found out the cancer reappeared on her femur and hip bone. The cancer is not curable, however if no other organs are affected and certain receptors are positive, they maybe able to contain the cancer and extend her life a few years.
Missy had surgery on September 14, 2012 to place screws in her hip to strengthen the bone and to do a biopsy.
Please join Melissa’s family and friends at a CELEBRATION OF LIFE BENEFIT to raise money to help the family.
WHEN: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2012
WHERE: LOG CABIN, BANGOR WI
TIME: 12PM – 4PM
For more info, please contact:
Jess Payne
920‐427‐1411
November 2, 2012
Inaugural Soup Cook Off
Saturday, November 10th from 1pm until 4pm at John’s Bar.
All proceeds will go towards the B.A.C.A. mission of empowering abused children in the La Crosse area. There will be a cash prize for the best soup.
$5 donation to be a judge, free to enter.
For more information, please email: bigriverbacasec2131@gmail.com or call Heather at 608-317-7148
Visit the event’s facebook page
