When:
July 20, 2024 all-day
2024-07-20T00:00:00-05:00
2024-07-21T00:00:00-05:00
Where:
The American Legion
4501 S Airport Rd
Bartonville, IL 61607
USA
At 75, Roger Nuhn of Glasford is a relative newlywed. When he and Bonnie married five years ago, he joined a close-knit family that all rallied around him when he started treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia in the winter of 2014. Presented with the opportunity to participate in a clinical trial, Roger decided, “What have I got to lose?” The answer: Nothing. He’s not only responding well to treatment—which he’s not sure he could have afforded on his own—but he’s also recovered the energy to do the things he loves. “I wouldn’t have been able to do anything without this treatment. Now, I feel like doing stuff again.” Continue Reading
Roger Nuhn
When:
July 20, 2024 all-day
2024-07-20T00:00:00-05:00
2024-07-21T00:00:00-05:00
Where:
The American Legion
4501 S Airport Rd
Bartonville, IL 61607
USA
When Calvin Pettitt found himself out of breath after climbing the stairs, he bought some workout clothes and shoes, and then started walking. The weight started dropping fast—too fast. It was kidney cancer. “My grandfather and my mom both died of cancer. I thought it was a death sentence.” With God, his extended family and the team at Illinois CancerCare by his side, Calvin proved it’s not. He had his kidney removed, joined a clinical trial and now feels good enough to start taking laps around the track once more. Continue Reading
Calvin Pettitt
Bikers for Ta-Tas
When:
July 20, 2024 all-day
2024-07-20T00:00:00-05:00
2024-07-21T00:00:00-05:00
Where:
The American Legion
4501 S Airport Rd
Bartonville, IL 61607
USA
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Begins and ends at The American Legion – Bartonville
Food, Music, Raffles, 50/50 drawing, cash and other prizes.
Founded in 2008, Bikers for Ta-Tas is a committee steered not-for-profit organization highlighted by a fundraising motorcycle run for breast cancer.
Come help us raise funds for breast cancer services in Central Illinois. This year’s ride will be 130 – 140 miles. The celebration will start at 8:00 a.m. with the last bike in by 5:00 p.m. Featuring live music rom two bands from 5-10 p.m. after the ride.
