Stroganoff fundraiser benefits cancer education, support group
Mandi Bateman Editor | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 5 years, 7 months AGO
Courtesy photos People came to Chic-N-Chop to enjoy stroganoff, for the Bonners Ferry Women’s Cancer Education and Support Group’s fundraiser. Chic-N-Chop owner and chef, Ron Erickson, donates his time and food every year for the fundraiser.
(Courtesy Photo) Chic-N-Chop owner and chef, Ron Erickson, donates his time and food every year for the fundraiser.
(Courtesy Photo) Fundraiser volunteers, Judy Swing and Kelly Jelinek.
(Courtesy Photo) Blanche Studer taking orders during the fundraising dinner.
(Courtesy Photo) Ticket takers, Blanche Studer and Virginia Sanborn.
BONNERS FERRY — On Thursday, Oct. 3, Chic-N-Chop hosted the Bonners Ferry Women’s Cancer Education and Support Group’s fifth annual spaghetti feed fundraiser, but this year there was a twist — instead of spaghetti, they served stroganoff.
Community members came together to support the group, which provides gas cards to those in Boundary County who are battling cancer, in order to assist them with getting to their appointments and treatments.
“There was a good crowd and we brought in over $1,000,” said volunteer Nonakaye Clark.
The entire meal is all donated food, so 100 percent of the proceeds went toward the Women’s Cancer Education and Support Group. Even the wait staff donated their time.
Clark expressed her gratitude for Ron Erickson, explaining that he not only donates food, but his time cooking for the event, and the use of the restaurant.
“Ron doesn’t take a cent for it,” she said.
The event was a success, with some people donating more than the suggested amount.
“The donations are always appreciated,” said Clark. “It was a fun gathering and everyone was happy.”
For more information about the Bonners Ferry Women’s Cancer Education and Support Group, visit their Facebook page: Bonners Ferry Women’s Cancer Education and Support Group.
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