Lady Spartans raise funds, cancer awareness at local event

  • A lively student section decked out in pink can be seen behind Raylee Fagerhaug as she gets under the ball during Volley for a Cure last Thursday.
    A lively student section decked out in pink can be seen behind Raylee Fagerhaug as she gets under the ball during Volley for a Cure last Thursday.
  • Carolyn and Jim Ferguson were among the many volunteers enlisted to pull off the large scale event that included a bake sale, meal, silent auction, quilt raffle, chuck-a-duck game and more, all in an effort to raise funds for Weskota Foundation’s local cancer fund.
    Carolyn and Jim Ferguson were among the many volunteers enlisted to pull off the large scale event that included a bake sale, meal, silent auction, quilt raffle, chuck-a-duck game and more, all in an effort to raise funds for Weskota Foundation’s local cancer fund.
  • The Lady Spartans presented a pink rose in honor or memory of someone in attendance touched by cancer. Ashlyn Weber presented the rose to her Grandma Sandy Beckman in honor of her cancer fight.
    The Lady Spartans presented a pink rose in honor or memory of someone in attendance touched by cancer. Ashlyn Weber presented the rose to her Grandma Sandy Beckman in honor of her cancer fight.
  • Alyssa Grohs passed out nine assists.
    Alyssa Grohs passed out nine assists.
  • Jean Ferguson and Delia Atkinson sold "In Memory" and "In Honor" cards. They are shown with Ellen Powell of Weskota Foundation.
    Jean Ferguson and Delia Atkinson sold "In Memory" and "In Honor" cards. They are shown with Ellen Powell of Weskota Foundation.
  • Attendees enjoyed a meal served up by FCCLA members.
    Attendees enjoyed a meal served up by FCCLA members.
  • Caroline Witte sets up for a spike during volleyball action against Wolsey-Wessington.
    Caroline Witte sets up for a spike during volleyball action against Wolsey-Wessington.

    A pink-clad crowd filled the gym for the Lady Spartan volleyball action vs. Wolsey-Wessington last Thursday night, held in conjunction with Volley for a Cure, a cancer awareness event that year after year, raises thousands for Weskota Foundation's Cancer Awareness Fund. The fund provides assistance for local cancer patients, cancer awareness, education and preventionbased activities in Jerauld County.

    The Warbirds brought a straight-set win over the Spartans with Carissa Scheel notching eight kills, Alyssa Grohs passing out nine assists and Addy Orth having five blocks.

    In addition to selling baked goods and signs in honor and in memory of loved ones and friends who have battled cancer, the volleyball team also hosted a silent auction and sold chances on a handmade quilt by Donna Grieve. The lucky winners of the quilt was Coach Lynn Damm.

    Ellen Powell of Weskota Foundation said that the donations from the annual volleyball team event have single handedly raised more money for the Weskota Foundation’s Cancer Awareness Fund than any other source. Powell adds that assistance in the way of gas cards and gift certificates for local cancer patients is funded through the efforts of the Wessington Springs Spartan volleyball team efforts.

     

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