Cicero American Legion & Phi Beta Psi of Arcadia raise $4,825 for cancer research

By VICKI COOPER
For The Reporter

Seventeen people from Cicero American Legion Post 341 Riders, with support of Arcadia’s Delta Chapter of Phi Beta Psi Sorority, performed a motorcycle run on Aug. 17 to benefit cancer research. Riders along with sorority members and others enjoyed breakfast at the Legion prepared and served by Delta.

Before leaving for the Run, the riders drew for a 50/50 raffle which was won by Mark Kennett, who returned his 50 percent to the Sorority.

The Run found the riders going through a couple rain showers during their trip. At one time, they took protection under a portico at a nursing home facility and were greeted by one of the residents.

At their return to the Legion, there were bucket raffles to take part in with several nice prizes and gift cards. A $100 gift card from 10 West in Cicero and a $100 gift card from Harley-Davidson of Kokomo were greatly sought after.

Sponsors for this event were: Cicero Market, Robinson Appliance Service, The Farmers Bank, Gymie’s Fitness Center, Port Cicero Liquor Store, Harley-Davidson Company – Kokomo, and Sledgehammer Advanced Bio-Technology of Petoskey, Mich. Many others in attendance donated money to this effort as well.

Delta’s deposit after the event was $4,825. The Legion paid $325 directly to the insurance company. After any expenses are paid, the balance will be sent to Phi Beta Psi Sorority’s National Project for cancer research.

At this year’s National Convention in Denver, Colo., the Sorority gave $446,100 to six cancer research doctors. The members of Delta Chapter are very grateful to Cicero American Legion Post 341 and its Riders for their help in pulling off this fundraiser every year.