Local businesses donate to support cystic fibrosis research
The 36th annual Cystic Fibrosis Benefit Concert was a record breaker this year, thanks to the help of donors like Angie Worley of Assurance Realty, who contributed $500 to the cause of cystic fibrosis research. The event raised $92,601 from ticket sales, donations of auction and giveaway items, and restaurant fundraiser days. From left: Worley and Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains volunteers Jessica Joice-Fraizer holding her dog Olive, and Katlyn Johnson.
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Kim Bontrager and Nosari Home Mortgage made a $250 donation to the recent 36th annual Cystic Fibrosis Benefit Concert. The sellout event, held March 16, included silent and live auctions of donated items and a performance by local volunteer group Jessica's Friends, who opened for headliner Sara Evans. A record breaking $92,601 total was raised for cystic fibrosis research. From left, Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains volunteers Katlyn Johnson and Jessica Joice-Frazier holding her dog Olive, and Bontrager.
West Plains Savings & Loan donated $250 to the recent Cystic Fibrosis Benefit Concert, contributing to a sellout concert with featured artist Sara Evans and a record $92,601 raised. Front row, from left: Jessica's Friends members Bella Johnson and Navaeh Johnson, Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains volunteer Kaigan Barker, West Plains Savings & Loan employees Pam Woodward and Stephanie Cooper, and Cystic Fibrosis volunteers Jessica Joice-Frazier and Katlyn Johnson. Back row: West Plains Savings & Loan employees Ricky Vonallmen and Chris Orr; Cystic Fibrosis volunteer Lois Frazier and West Plains Savings & Loan employees Brenda Reavis and Crystal Blanks.
