Mark your calendar for a benefit to help support Miriam Cunningham of Round Lake. “Miriam’s battle is OUR battle, Supporting her until she wins” is the theme for the benefit.
A committee has been meeting to plan for the event, which is set for Saturday, September 29. A pulled pork sandwich supper, including beans, chips and dessert will be served.
In April, Miriam was diagnosed with Stage IV Endometrial Cancer, and she began chemotherapy on May 1. She continues to battle cancer while still serving her community and friends by providing day care services.
In addition to the meal, which will be a free will donation, raffle tickets will be available. Donated items are rolling in for the bucket raffle. To donate, please contact Tiffany Neugebauer or Chelsea Wintz. Email donate4miriam@gmail.com, or drop items off at Head Over Heels Hair Studio in Round Lake or Southwest Hearing technologies, 907 McMillan, Worthington.
Already donated are several gift baskets, a night at the AmericInn, benches,quilt and jewelry. Additional items are welcome and appreciated.
Shirts, koozies and car decals are also available, with all proceeds going to Miriam. Shirts are available in youth sizes S-L and adult S-3X. Contact Jennifer Rehnelt or Dawn Isder or email miriammerchandise2018@gmail.com to order yours today.
Cash and check donations can be sent to First State Bank Southwest, Miriam Cunningham Benefit, 1433 Oxford Street, Worthington, MN 56187.
Miriam has helped to raise over 120 children in her life, with her day care services. In addition, she gives back with her volunteer work and involvement with 4-H. Miriam also creates wonderful cakes for many.
Residents of Round Lake, Miriam and her husband Paul have raised three children of their own, Thomas, Sarah and Benjamin.
Committee members ask all to “please join us to give back to this warm hearted woman who could use a little extra support these days.”
