By Terri Rimmer
The Fourth Annual Ol’ Country’s Boot Scootin’ for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) of Fort Worth, TX raised around $4,500 after expenses Oct. 22nd held at Dance Makers of Texas for pancreatic cancer research.
“The group that made it were a very enthusiastic bunch, who really stepped up to the plate,” said Virginia Griffin, Team Hope Fort Worth volunteer coordinator. “They really came through with buying raffle tickets and bidding on the silent auction items. The quilt my sister Cindy for made ended up bringing in over $700 and we got over $2,000 in the silent auction, with some on the phone participating in the bidding. It was a very lively participation.”
Griffin said the entertainment, Class Act, a group of women who volunteer dances as a community service, were a hit with the crowd. They did three sets with the last set getting the crowd to participate. Griffin said that was the first year of the event that the organization had that many people on the dance floor actually dancing.
“I was really proud of everyone,” she said. “And within a few weeks the pictures will be on the Fort Worth Team Hope website (pancan.org) so you can see for yourselves. It was so much fun to see everyone involved.”
Chris Hollis from the national PanCAN office attended the event which was named in memory of Griffin’s brother, Cecil E. Davis, who passed away from pancreatic cancer.
“I also very much appreciate Dr. Rolf Brekken for being out speaker as well as the research he does on pancreatic cancer,” said Griffin. “I appreciate the international exchange students and two host moms who really did a great job of decorating as well as serving the buffet. They also stayed around helped with the clean-up, along with the regular committee ‘family.’ And so, a huge thanks to all who made this event run as smoothly as it did.”
This year’s goal was to raise $5,000 at the October event.
You can still send in your donation by downloading the registration form and using it by clicking on the link: pancan.org/Volunteer/tx/fortw/BootScootin.
Or send a check or money order made payable to “PanCAN” or credit card donation by Visa, MasterCard, or American Express.
“I feel privileged to be able to do whatever I can as my brother Cecil asked, to make a difference for someone in the future,” said Griffin.
The Fourth Annual Ol’ Country’s Boot Scootin’ for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) of Fort Worth, TX raised around $4,500 after expenses Oct. 22nd held at Dance Makers of Texas for pancreatic cancer research.
“The group that made it were a very enthusiastic bunch, who really stepped up to the plate,” said Virginia Griffin, Team Hope Fort Worth volunteer coordinator. “They really came through with buying raffle tickets and bidding on the silent auction items. The quilt my sister Cindy for made ended up bringing in over $700 and we got over $2,000 in the silent auction, with some on the phone participating in the bidding. It was a very lively participation.”
Griffin said the entertainment, Class Act, a group of women who volunteer dances as a community service, were a hit with the crowd. They did three sets with the last set getting the crowd to participate. Griffin said that was the first year of the event that the organization had that many people on the dance floor actually dancing.
“I was really proud of everyone,” she said. “And within a few weeks the pictures will be on the Fort Worth Team Hope website (pancan.org) so you can see for yourselves. It was so much fun to see everyone involved.”
Chris Hollis from the national PanCAN office attended the event which was named in memory of Griffin’s brother, Cecil E. Davis, who passed away from pancreatic cancer.
“I also very much appreciate Dr. Rolf Brekken for being out speaker as well as the research he does on pancreatic cancer,” said Griffin. “I appreciate the international exchange students and two host moms who really did a great job of decorating as well as serving the buffet. They also stayed around helped with the clean-up, along with the regular committee ‘family.’ And so, a huge thanks to all who made this event run as smoothly as it did.”
This year’s goal was to raise $5,000 at the October event.
You can still send in your donation by downloading the registration form and using it by clicking on the link: pancan.org/Volunteer/tx/fortw/BootScootin.
Or send a check or money order made payable to “PanCAN” or credit card donation by Visa, MasterCard, or American Express.
“I feel privileged to be able to do whatever I can as my brother Cecil asked, to make a difference for someone in the future,” said Griffin.