A young Vernon woman鈥檚 battle against cancer just got a little bit easier thanks to friends, family and her community.
A fundraiser held Sunday at The Kal for Sue Folliott raised $11,200.
鈥淪he is so thankful as she said they really needed the money and were stressing about it,鈥� said Sue鈥檚 mom Diana Hastings-Beugeling, who was in tears at the event, along with Sue鈥檚 dad, over the amazing support shown by Vernon. 鈥淣ow they are covered for a few months again.鈥�
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Having to live in Vancouver while undergoing treatments, Sue and husband Jake are renting a place while also trying to pay their mortgage and bills at home.
Taking the financial burden off the young couple is what organizers of the event aimed for, so that the 39-year-old can focus on her health.
The all-afternoon event included an impressive silent auction with items donated by local businesses, many of which are clients of Sue鈥檚 as she is a marketing consultant at The Morning Star. Special T-shirts raising Leukemia awareness with the tag #Sue鈥檚Army were also sold in support. The evening included entertainment from four bands and Yuk Yuks Comedian Cedric Newman came all the way from Toronto. An impressive 50/50 draw, with a cash prize of more than $800 also took place. The winner was ecstatic!
As part of fundraising efforts for Sue, friends and family also held a raffle with some top notch prizes.
The winners of the raffle are:
Okanagan Spring beer fridge full of beer - Karen Hill
Toyota specialty detail and service package: Consie Severson
Durali Villa two-night stay: Sherry Mattock
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Anyone wanting to support Sue can also do so through the , which has already raised $11,495.
jennifer@vernonmorningstar.com
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