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14 • Thursday, November 28, 2019
OVER THE MOUNTAIN JOURNAL
AN IRON WILL
Journal photos by Jordan Wald
Reed Foundation Raises Funds to Fight GI Cancer at Annual Iron Bowl Kickoff
Crawford Bumgarner, Kelli Kelly, Lisa Flake, Meg Sullivan and Laura Clark.
Courtney Passarella, Rachelle Mouron and Whitney Simon.
G Katherine and Forrest DeBuys with Nancy and David Faulkner.
Brad Mitchell with Big Al.
David and Kim Hobbs.
uests mixed and mingled with sports fan favorites as the Robert E. Reed Gastrointestinal Oncology Research Foundation hosted the annual Finish the Fight gala on Nov. 21 at The Club. Honored at the event were the 2019 Faces of GI Cancer, including Dr. William Baxley, Philip Little, Nicole Robinson and Minnette Wiggins. Celebrating 17 years of fundraising, the annual Iron Bowl kickoff party was presented by Edwards Chevrolet, with Jenny and Lee Edwards serving as honorary chairs. Musical entertainment provided by Tommy Ward filled the room; guests tried their luck at the casino tables; and guests participated in a Denny Chimes Wine Pull and a Toomer’s Corner Liquor Toss. In addition, the Reed Foundation’s Women’s Committee organized an online silent auction. Funds raised at the event will supSee FINISH, page 15
Laura Clark, Mary Beth Howland, Mary Dee Patrick and Patty Bromberg.
Gwen Blackwell and Melanie Kohn.
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