Fitz-a-Palooza this Friday and Saturday
Annual event raises money and awareness for Colorectal Cancer

 

[September 29, 2024] 

Join Fitz-a-Palooza on October 4th and 5th for two days of good friends, fun, and raising money for Colorectal Cancer research and treatment.

Fitz-a-Palooza is hosted by the Fitzpatrick family 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 7 year cancer journey. In the past ten years organizers have grown the Fitz-a-Palooza in their hometown of Lincoln.

Done to honor Joe and Joni but to also help all those affected by colorectal cancer in Logan County, 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.

That alliance is the leader in supporting those affected by colorectal cancer, creating awareness about early detection and funding research.

Activities will be held on Friday October 4th and Saturday October 5th.

On Friday, sign up to be a part of the Fitz-a-Palooza golf outing starting at 1 p.m. with a shotgun start.

On Saturday come to Kickapoo Creek Park to the large pavilion at the top of the hill by the playground for the 5K Walk starting at 10 a.m.

[Kelly French]