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(BEDFORD) – The 18th Annual Car, Truck, Bike, and Tractor Show was well attended with several business and organizations across Lawrence County supporting the fundraiser.
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The event took place at Bedford Ford Lincoln Chrysler, south of the White River Bridge on State Road 37, south of Bedford. The members of La-Or-Ma Shrine cooked burgers and hot dogs. A ‘Dunk Your Favorite Person’ dunking booth was held, and nearly 200 vehicles were registered for the event.
At Noon, a flag-raising took place with members of American Legion Post 33, Lawrence County Vietnam Veterans Group, and the La-Or-Ma Shrine.
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Joanna Cobb sang the National Anthem. Following the National Anthem Colonel John W. Tilford gave a heartfelt speech on the Vietnam War.
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A silent auction and a vehicle owned by Chase Briscoe was auctioned off.
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The Lawrence County Patient Services got started when a woman stipulated that part of her estate was to help cancer patients in Lawrence County in the early 1980s. Wanda Starr was a local individual who also wanted to see that mission. Therefore, a 501(c) 3 organization was formed to make sure all money stayed local, according to Tina Ligman one of the original founders of the organization.
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Last year, the organization helped more than 140 patients, and $76,000 was spent to make sure the needs of local cancer patients were met.
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According to Ligman, the Organization helps in the following areas:
- Making sure patients have a way to their chemo and radiation treatments. This is done a variety of ways including gas cards, paying for bus passes or having volunteer drivers transport the patients to and from their appointments.
- Each patient that is diagnosed with cancer at IU Health Cancer Center is given a comfort kit when they first come in. Wigs, turbines, and other support items are given to patients.
- When patients lose their appetites officials make sure Ensure and Boost drinks are provided to the patient.
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“We are thankful for the support the local community has given our organization,” said Judy Heichelbech.
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More and more patients are being diagnosed with cancer and the demand for services has increased. You can support Lawrence County Patient Services all year round.
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This event is one of the main fundraisers of the organization.
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Any church or organization who would like for a member to speak at one of their meetings can contact Judy Heichelbech.