Many individuals & organizations have special events to raise funds for the center. The cancer center is grateful to all of these folks for their creativity and dedication to the success of our researchers. "TOUR DE TED—13 Courses, 14 Days & Hundreds of Miles for Cancer Research in Colorado, Kansas and Missouri" by Edward Jones raised nearly $17,000 for our cancer center alone! Edward Jones supported the fundraiser with a $10,000 donation to our center, in addition to the $7,000 donated by individuals. The company's financial advisors were celebrating the life of the firm’s second managing partner, Ted Jones, and commemorating his unique vision for serving clients in rural communities. In 1960, Ted built a telegraph wire from St. Louis, Missouri to Pueblo, Colorado so that the many branch offices in small towns along its 1,500 mile path, could connect to the firm’s home office. The company lost this special friend, mentor and visionary to cancer. They designated several cancer related organizations in Kansas and Missouri to receive funds from the tour. In September, folks in this multi-state bicycle tour traced the path of Ted's telegraph wire, cycling and joining in the many activities at stops along the route. By establishing a special link for online giving, the Kansas organizers made it easy for participants and friends to make their donations to our center beginning in May. Some Kansas groups even created their own competitions, to encourage supporters to make their donations to cancer research at K-State in particular!
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Accepting A Challenge 2012
K-STATE FABULOUS FEUD raised $700: A Business and Professional Speaking class at K-State, was given the task of creating a philanthropic fundraiser. The group was hoping to support an organization connected to our university. After talking to DJ Dave Lewis, they chose the cancer center. It fit exactly what they were looking for, especially because it directly benefits K-State students. On April 13, with Dave's help, they had a fun evening at the Manhattan Country Club playing his FEUD game. The students who organized the event were: Kyle Cook, Kyle Kennedy, Trenton Mein, Cara McGrath, Samantha Shirley, and Sande Williams. ANNUAL CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK BOWLING CLASSIC raised $2,100: Citizens National Bank of Greenleaf, with the help of Washington Bowl in nearby Washington, organized this two-day benefit tournament. Several years ago Brandon Vering and Brenda Nelson, from the bank, decided to use their enjoyment of bowling to support a cause. They had experienced cancer in their community and in their families, and Brandon loves K-State. They decided the Johnson Cancer Research Center was the perfect beneficiary for an annual tournament! 'PINK OUT' AT MANHATTAN H.S. LADIES BASKETBALL TEAM raised $150: For several years, this event has been held at MHS in memory of Coach Mall's wife Karen. They sell shirts and hold the special Pink Out event to highlight their fundraising efforts.