Friends plan fundraiser for Albion woman who suffered brain aneurysm | Community Spirit
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On Friday, August 10, Tressie Facculyn-Gous, a librarian at Albion Public Library, suffered a brain aneurysm. In that one moment, her life dramatically changed forever. To help with her increasing medical expenses & hardships, friends of Tressie have organized a day, in her honor, to raise money.
Tressie's husband, Derek, is the minister at the West Village Christian Church in rural Albion.
On Saturday, November 10, there will be a cookout at the Pagoda on the square in Albion featuring Pork burgers, Pork chops, Hamburgers and Chili. Selling will begin at 11 am with a free will donation. Chili cooked over an open fire will be served by the bowl and in bulk.
There will be an Evening BBQ Dinner & Auctions at the Exhibition Building at the Edwards Co. Fairgrounds featuring Bob Murphy BBQ, baked beans, potato salad/chips, applesauces, dessert and drinks. Food will be served from 4 – 7 pm. Carry-outs will be available.
A silent auction will be held from 4-7 pm, followed by a live auction.
To view a list of auction items, visit this Facebook page.
To donate an auction item, contact Tara Buerster at 445-7024 To volunteer to work at the evening meal, contact Chris Heindselman at 445-7946 To donate meal items, contact Sharlee Aaron at 302-7070 Questions on the cookout, contact Kayla Roosevelt at 302-7144 (c) or 445-2817 (h).
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