ABILENE - Employees of Memorial Health System in Abilene recently wore blue jeans at work for another Jeans Day fundraiser. 

Employees who make a donation of at least $5 are allowed to wear blue jeans on the last Friday of the month. For August, a total donation of $305 was presented to Tori Murphy, organizer of Derrik’s Ride.

Derrik’s Ride is an event to help in the fight against childhood cancer. It features a poker run, bike show, dinner, auction, and more. This year’s event, to be held in Old Abilene Town, is Sept. 18. For more information, search “Derrik’s Ride” on Facebook or call 785-280-3178. 

The Jeans Day was organized by the MHS Employer of Choice (EOC) committee.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1630984487205.jpeg" alt="Pictured from left are Haley Jones, EOC committee member, Tori Murphy, Derrik's Ride organizer, and Alicia Hoffman, EOC committee member. Photo courtesy Memorial Health System" />
 <figcaption>Pictured from left are Haley Jones, EOC committee member, Tori Murphy, Derrik's Ride organizer, and Alicia Hoffman, EOC committee member. Photo courtesy Memorial Health System</figcaption>
 </figure>ABILENE - Employees of Memorial Health System in Abilene recently wore blue jeans at work for another Jeans Day fundraiser. Employees who make a donation of at least $5 are allowed to wear blue jeans on the last Friday of the month. For August, a total donation of $305 was presented to Tori Murphy, organizer of Derrik’s Ride.Derrik’s Ride is an event to help in the fight against childhood cancer. It features a poker run, bike show, dinner, auction, and more. This year’s event, to be held in Old Abilene Town, is Sept. 18. For more information, search “Derrik’s Ride” on Facebook or call 785-280-3178. The Jeans Day was organized by the MHS Employer of Choice (EOC) committee.

Memorial Health System employees donate to Derrik's Ride