Annual Fitz-a-Palooza returns to
Lincoln September 9th and 10th
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[September 02, 2022]
LINCOLN
- The annual Fitz-a-palooza fundraiser for Colorectal Cancer
research and treatment will be held on Friday, September 9th, and
Saturday, September 10th.
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The Fitzpatrick family hosts the event in memory
of Joe Fitzpatrick and Joni Marten.
After Joni was diagnosed in June 2013, a group of family and friends
participated in the Undy 5K in Peoria. A few years later, Joe was
diagnosed with colon cancer and unfortunately lost his battle in
April 2017. Joni lost her battle in April 2020 after a remarkable
seven-year cancer journey.
"In the past nine years, we have grown to hold our own event -
Fitz-a-Palooza in our hometown of Lincoln. We do this to honor Joe
and Joni and help all those affected by colorectal cancer in Logan
County," said Kelly French.
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Proceeds from the two-day event will benefit the Colorectal
Cancer Alliance. The organization is a leader in supporting those affected by
colorectal cancer, creating awareness about early detection, and funding
research.
Events include a golf outing on Friday, September 9th, and a 5K
on Saturday, September 10th. For more information, visit the Fitz-a-palooza
website at
Fitz-a-Palooza 2022 (ticketspice.com) or email
kellyjofrench@gmail.com.
[Kelly French] |