From the left is Chassidy White, Nila Smith, Cindy Guyett, Karen Castelein and Annie Coers. These are five of the members of the Pink Pumpkin Auction planning committee. Members not present for the photo include Jennifer Luckhart and Noah Adkins.

This is the group that each year finds time in addition to their “real jobs” to plan the Pink Pumpkin Auction to benefit the American Cancer Society. Planning starts at least three to four months ahead of time and goes until one minute before the doors open on Thursday evening.

On Tuesday one member said, “my grandma used to say she was putting the big pot in the little pot and stewin’ the dish rag when she was going every which way and felt a little out of control. That’s where we are today!”

“We want so badly to raise a significant amount for the American Cancer Society because we know what that organization does for our cancer warriors here locally and all over the world.”

In spite of all this, the group also this year took a moment to pose for a picture in their pink shirts. Supporting breast cancer warriors and survivors is about love and caring, and the committee wants all those out there in battle to know that they are with you in spirit, and are praying for the day when your doctor says you are cancer free.

Photo by Devyn Fry   [Click on image for larger version]