Plans get underway to raise funds for cancer research in memory of Bedfords
The late Roger and Maudie Bedford, pictured in 2018, will be the honorees of this year's Walk to Wellness.
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 By  Susie Hovater Malone Published 
11:16 pm Sunday, January 28, 2024

Plans get underway to raise funds for cancer research in memory of Bedfords

Plans are underway to raise money for cancer research in memory of Maudie and Roger Bedford.

The GFWC Booklovers Study Club’s health and wellness committee, consisting of Michelle Sibley, Ginger Saylor and Nancy Foster, reported on the plans for the Cancer Walk to Wellness, which will take place March 16 at Russellville High School. T- shirt sponsorships are $150, and participant donations are $20. Proceeds will benefit various forms of cancer research.

More information will be provided at the February meeting. The fundraising committee, consisting of Joshlyn Bowen, Cindy Bailey and Sheila Upchurch, are working on the club’s fundraiser and will give their report in February.

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