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PUTTING THE ‘CARE’ INTO
Area kid completes mowing challenge to serve others By Maureen Vander Sanden CORRESPONDENT
Ryder Derickson gets ready to fire up the leaf blower he was given for completing the 50 yards challenge.
ll across the nation groups of youngsters from varying backgrounds are spreading love to their community with the push of a mower. In Genoa City, Wis., 77-year-old Rosette Anania felt that love when neighbors Austin Popenhagen, 19 and Ryder Derickson, 8, approached her offering to mow her one-acre lawn free of charge throughout last summer. Ryder explained that he was taking on the 50 Yard Challenge and Austin was showing him the ropes. The pair teamed up for their neighbors as part of the non-profit, Alabama-based organization Raising Men Lawn Care Service which encourages local youth to serve the elderly, disabled, veterans and single parents who might not have the physical ability or financial resources to maintain their properties. Rosette has rheumatoid arthritis
The 50 Yard Challenge by the numbers 100,000 – Supporters worldwide 15,000 – Lawns mowed 902- Kids participated 50 – States reached 13 – Wisconsin participants 8 – Countries reached 1 – Goal: Making a difference one lawn at a time To learn more about the Raising Men Lawn Care Service, to donate, or request service, visit weareraisingmen.com
that causes pain in the joints of her fingers and toes. That, combined with high blood pressure and “other ailments” makes lawn care a wearing feat, she explained. Receiving the service was humbling and heartwarming, she said. “When I first moved here two
years ago, (Ryder and Austin) were very neighborly and helpful … When you get to be my age, many are not only physically challenged, but also financially so I am so appreciative to get the help,” she said, adding, “They did a wonderful job and I commend their parents for their upbringing.” Those who compete RMLCS’s 50 Yard Challenge get a personal visit from the organization’s founder, Rodney Smith Jr., who rewards them with a mower, blower and weed whacker. Smith, whose organization has grown to include nearly 1,000 participants, made his way to Wisconsin June 13 to commend Ryder and also reward Austin with a new mower – an unexpected and very welcome surprise, according to the Badger High School grad. Smith started RMLCS in 2015 after he saw an elderly man struggling with his mower and felt compelled to help. “It’s a great feeling you know,
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