– Henningsgard returning to 2020 Walk the Plank

Jamestown (JRMC) Back in 2014, Chad Henningsgard walked up to the plank and jumped. The water wasn’t cold. Neither was his heart or dedication to families in need.

This year’s Polar Pig “Walk the Plank” is set for Sat Feb 1 from 10 am to 1 pm at Stutsman Harley-Davidson. In their 13 years, Polar Pig Founders Don and Marla Wegner have raised more than $200,000 for JRMC Home Health & Hospice.

Before he jumped in his first Polar Pig “Walk the Plank” in 2014, Henningsgard collected more than $1,500 in donations from businesses and individuals in the Valley City area. This year he is back. Already, he’s collected more than $3,000 in donations and auction items. All proceeds benefit Home Health & Hospice at Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

Months before the event, Henningsgard spends hours and days raising money for the cause. He likes the work, but declines the attention.

He said, “This isn’t about me, it’s about Hospice and raising money for those who need it. I feel guilty that I’ve gotten second chances in my life. Helping hospice is a way to give back.”

Henningsgard has seen the work of JRMC Hospice firsthand, saying, “A friend asked me to help. “I lived with him for six months and the nurses who came to support us were wonderful.”

Instead of riding for a good cause, the bikers walk the plank into a large pool of water. It would not be a big deal, other than the event always the fifth Saturday of the New Year. The group challenges the community to participate to raise funds for need hospice services in the community.

Proceeds provide chaplaincy, bereavement support, medical supplies and equipment, telecare and comfort items.

Jamestown (CSi) The 2020 Polar Pig “Walk The Plank for JRMC Hospice” will be on Sat Feb 1 at Stutsman Harley-Davidson in Jamestown.

Sponsors include: Stutsman Harley-Davidson, the local Harley Owners Group (HOG) Chapter, and ABATE North Dakota

(See CSi Video of previous events below)

In summary:

The 2020 Polar Pig “Walk The Plank for JRMC Hospice” will be on Sat Feb 1 at Stutsman Harley-Davidson in Jamestown.

According to Don Wegner: