7th annual Drink for Pink at Chappy's

In 2010, when she first organized Drink for Pink, Rachel Barrett set a $2,000 fundraising goal to assist families affected by cancer in Wright County. That year, she wrote a check for $5,000.

Though there have been some ups and downs, since then, the Drink for Pink event at Chappy’s on Main in Clarion—and the funds raised—have grown. Last year, Drink for Pink brought in a record $10,000 for Wright County Public Health to use for cancer relief.

Saturday, October 8, was the 7th annual Drink for Pink event, again held at Chappy’s. Though the amount of funds raised hasn’t been announced yet, due to additional donations coming in throughout the month, Saturday was a fun kickoff for the fundraising efforts. Donations will still be collected throughout the month. Shoppers at Clarion Superfoods can choose to give a $1 donation to sign a card which will be displayed in the store entryway; at the end of the month, Superfoods will match those donations.

For the full story, see the October 13 edition of the Monitor.