Benefit dinner, fun night planned in honor of Everingham family Saturday night
(Talk of the Town photo provided) The Everingham family, below, has been shaken by cancer and other serious illness in recent months. Friends and neighbors are planning a fundraiser for the family Saturday night at Paige's Crossing on the east edge of Columbia City.
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
Friends and neighbors are drawing together in honor of a friend and her battle against breast cancer -- hosting an event this Saturday, October 22.
In July, Whitley County resident Heather Everingham was diagnosed with breast cancer. Soon after, she had a bilateral mastectomy and began chemotherapy.
As if life hadn't already dealt her a heavy blow -- her husband was recently diagnosed with Crohn's Disease and spent two weeks in the hospital.
The couple and their four children, all under age 9, are in need of not only financial support, but the warm embrace of a caring community as well.
A dinner and silent auction are planned for this Saturday, October 22, 2011, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Paige's Crossing in Columbia City. The dinner will include a fish and tenderloin fry and all the fixings.
Additionally, ticket vouchers will be for sale to enjoy miniature golf, go karts and rides. Half of all ticket sales will benefit the Everingham family.
A silent auction is planned with donations provided by many local businesses, including: Andy’s Carwash, FW Mad Ants, FW Children’s Zoo, Wagon Wheel Theatre, Gold Canyon, Dairy Queen, Pizza Hut, Quality Inn, Color Me Tan, Pampered Chef, Family Video, Headquarters East, Edward Jones, Reelcraft, Auto Zone, Science Central, Photography packages, freezer beef and more.