– Ice Bucket Raises $8203 for JRMC Hospice, Cancer Cntr

Jamestown (CSi) Organizers of last Saturday’s Ice Bucket Challenge report a successful fundraising event to support the JRMC Hospice program, and Cancer Center.

During the challenge, participants were timed for how long they could hold themselves under the freezing water.

Marla Wegner reported on the participants:

Lisa Jackson, Jamestown

Tyler Crandall, Valley City

Todd Goter, Jamestown

Cody Waliser, Jamestown

Andrew Wegner, Jamestown

Gary Jensen, Jamestown

Seth Syverson, Jamestown

Cody Busch, Jamestown

Previously..

The Harley Owners Group (HOGs) this year to accommodate protocols of being safe during the COVID-19 pandemic and not holding the former Walk the Plank, Polar Pig event, changed this year’s activity of an Ice Bucket Challenge at Stutsman- Harley Davidson. It included an online auction sponsored by Orr Auctioneers.

During the challenge, participants were timed for how long they could hold themselves under the freezing water.

Previously…

Jamestown (JRMC) The Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.s) understand the impact a quality hospice program has on a community. Jamestown Regional Medical Center’s Hospice program has made such an impact on the members of their group. That’s why they host the Polar Pig “Walk the Plank” fundraiser each year.

After a few planning meetings, the H.O.G.s decided they couldn’t cancel this year’s event, especially when patients and staff needed care the most. However, to accommodate pandemic precautions, an online auction is sponsored by Orr Auctioneers and “walk the plank” is now an ice bucket challenge.

On Wednesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable Channel 2, Don Wegner said, proceeds from the event also supports the JRMC Cancer Center.

Watch The Retro Replays of 3 of the past Walk the Planks, 2009, 2013, & 2020 on CSi TV 10 The Replay Channel. Now through Sunday January 31st.

The Polar Pig “Ice Bucket Challenge” was held noon Sat Jan 30, with the ABATE chili feed at Stutsman Harley-Davidson. The online auction started Jan. 25 and ended at 2 p.m. on the event day. Support the cause by bidding or donating auction items, making donations, or sharing a photo on Facebook for the challenge. He pointed out that as of Wednesday around 95 auction items have been donated, with more being accepted until the day of the event.

He thanked those who have donated the many very nice auction items.

He said the Chili Feed this year, consist of two roasters of chili with no competition, due to observing COVID-19 protocols of social distancing along with face masks required, except while eating. A donation of $5 is accepted for sampling the chili.

A news release from Jamestown Regional Medical Center says, proceeds provide important areas of hospice care, including chaplaincy, grief support, medical supplies and equipment, telecare and comfort items. This year’s event also benefits the JRMC Cancer Center.

Marla Wegner and her husband Don, started the event, with the motorcycle group in 2007. In 2007 they raised more than $230,000.

Marla says, “Hospice is so important and makes a difference for patients and their families. I just didn’t know if we’d be able to do anything this year,”

JRMC Hospice care never quit during the pandemic.

Shar Trevithick, JRMC Home Health & Hospice manager, says, “We’ve supported patients, family and long-term care facilities during visitor restrictions. It is hard when family and friends can’t be close. “However, as always, when a patient needs us, we can be by their side in 30 minutes. Hospice best serves individuals when we are involved soon after stopping curative treatment. If you are in this situation, we can answer questions about the changes occurring for the individual and the family.”

For 25 years, JRMC Hospice has been an essential component of compassionate end-of-life care. It encourages individuals with a terminal diagnosis to enroll when they become eligible.

The JRMC team focuses on comfort by controlling pain and other systems so the patient can remain as alert and comfortable as possible. Hospice also has a social work team which helps the patient and family understand and cope. The chaplain provides additional spiritual support and grief counseling.

Care is available in the patient’s home, whether that is a home address, nursing home, assisted living community, independent living community or other location. A referral is not required; patients and families can choose JRMC Hospice.

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