No One Fights Alone
Jul 10, 2023 10:36AM ● By Ethan Hoffmann
No One Fights Alone is a great opportunity to support those in our community that are suffering from the effects of cancer. It is taking place next month and will be the third year for the event. It is officially a nonprofit organization and the administrators are so excited for another fun event!
High Fitness will serve as a prelude to the main event, taking place at Riverside Park on Thursday, July 6, at 8:00 p.m. High Fitness will be taught by Monica Hansen, Brittany Lott and Heather Peterson. On Saturday, July 8, there will be a CrossFit workout at CrossFit Unknown. The workout will take place at 6:00 a.m. and will be coached by Chans and Tausha Porter. In addition to the workout, there will be a 5k, 10k, and a silent auction at 8:00 a.m. These races will also be held at Riverside Park. The administrators are excited to have Garrett Snelgrove and Sam Dingman start the race this year. Snelgrove and Dingman are two of the people that the organization was able to donate to last year.
"We welcome anyone who just wants to cheer for those participating," said Bobbi Eddi, the event coordinator. "There is something for everyone!" As stated on the flyer, all proceeds go to helping individuals and families in our community fighting cancer. We want to show those fighting cancer that they are not alone!
“When my brother was diagnosed with cancer, the community was so supportive and we wanted a way to give back or pay it forward to others who are fighting cancer in our community.” said Eddy. Last year, No One Fights Alone was able to raise just under $6,000 and supported 5 families in Morgan County. Her kindness and consideration have blessed many Morgan families and will continue to do so for years to come. As for the present, they hope to do more this year!
Jerry Pierce will serve as the MC for the silent auction and announce the winners for items such as gift baskets from Hinds and The Morgan County Fair, a grill from Bingham's Custom meats, airplane rides from Dane Wilkinson, a two-hour horse drawn wagon ride from Dragon Fly carriages, a couple nights at the Cobblestone hotel for a staycation, burley burger gift cards, a Minky Couture, twisted sugar gift cards, an assortment of Mama Lakes delicious treats, and more!
No One Fights Alone welcomes donations for the silent auction and is happy to accept them. You can donate a silent auction item by contacting Bobbi Eddy at 801-814-4233 or Nanette Brown at 801-814-4231. "We have some awesome donations already!" commented Eddy. "Come check them out!"
Their Venmo is @NoOneFightsAlone5k and the Facebook and Instagram are the same as last year. You can register online by going to their Facebook, No One Fights Alone 5k, or to their Instagram, no_one_fights_alone_5k. The links are in the bio.
If you registered for the event by June 21, you are guaranteed to recieve a shirt in the size you want. However, you can still register up until the race starts; they just can’t guarantee a shirt or the size you want after the cut-off date.
Everyone in Morgan county is welcome to contribute next month for No One Fights Alone. Come show your support and fight against cancer. In doing so, you can show those that are struggling that they are not alone. Put the dates in the calendar and take part in the camaraderie that binds our community together. We are Morgan, and Morgan is in this together!λ
