By: NICOLAS FIERRO
Salina Post
Fire and Iron Station 27, a nonprofit organization has announced a fundraiser for the support of two people who have been diagnosed with cancer.
"Ride For Hope" is a fundraiser set up by Fire and Iron Station 27 for the support of Karlie Miller and 2-year old, Macie Heller who have been battling cancer. This fundraiser is a two day event that will start at the Blind Pig (2501 Market Pl. #A) on Friday, July 11th and will continue at the Tumblweed event facility on Saturday, July 12th.
Janet Beemer of Fire and Iron Station 27, describes that part of the proceeds from the Blind Pig and Tumblweed will go towards the Tammy Walker Cancer Center, Fire and Iron Station 27 (to continue the benefactor events) and for Miller/Heller.
Beemer stated that Fire and Iron Station 27 have been holding these fundraisers for individuals battling cancer since 2010.
On Friday, proceeds will be collected from a taco bar at the Blind Pig starting at 6:00 pm. On Saturday, proceeds will be collected from raffle tickets, a live auction and 'a game of chance.'
"We do this because we want to help families who are battling cancer with their loved ones," said Beemer. "Whether we help them make a house payment or pay bills, this is our way to give back to the community."
Those wanting to participate in the fundraiser can do so by registering their vehicles for a bike/car route at Tumblweed for the Saturday event. Vehicle registration starts at 9:00 am and the route starts at 11:00 am. The route starts from Tumblweed then towards, Brookville, Bennington, Solomon, Speakeasy (Salina) and ending back at Tumblweed at around 4:00 pm.
Afterwards, the benefit auction will occur at Tumblweed.
"This is such a great event and it is really special," said Jenni Jones of Tumblweed.
Miller is currently battling colon cancer and Heller is battling acute lymphoblastic cancer.
"This is very emotional and tears are shed throughout these event," said Beemer. "We are very happy, knowing that we are able to help families during their time of this low moment."
Fire and Iron Station 27 is a motorcycle club full of Firefighters and EMS members mostly from the Salina area.