AWARE 5K a success

The 14th annual BVRMC A.W.A.R.E. 5K Walk/Run Event and Kid’s Fun Run was held Saturday, September 18. There were 328 registrations and over $10,500 was collected in support of cancer awareness. The funds will be used to assist patients receiving cancer treatment at BVRMC.

We would like to thank the BVRMC Maintenance/Security and the Storm Lake Public Safety Department for their support with this important event.

We would also like to express appreciation to the following individuals/groups for volunteering their time:

Alta-Aurelia Cheerleaders, Storm Lake High School Cheerleaders, Brenda McVinua, and many various BVRMC Employees.

We could not have done this without the financial support of the following sponsors: Buena Vista Regional Medical Center; Central Bank; Tyson Foods, Inc. – Turkey Division; The Citizens 1st National Bank; Northwest Iowa Bone, Joint and Sports Surgeons; Security Trust and Savings Bank; United Community Health Center; Stickers & Posters.com, and Brown’s Shoe Fit.

Thanks to all for contributing to help those in treatment for cancer to purchase prosthesis supplies, personal cancer recovery items, wigs, medical expenses, gas, or groceries.

  If you have questions about receiving funds, please contact Oncology Patient Advocate, Zena Olerich, B.S.W., at 712.213.8671 or by e-mail at [email protected].

To view photos of this year’s event, please visit www.bvrmc.org.

The committee would like to express appreciation for everyone’s support in making the A.W.A.R.E. 5K so successful and meaningful. We look forward to next year’s annual event scheduled for Saturday, September 17, 2022.