CATERS TATERS: RAISING

Money For Charity

One Potato At A Time

Words by Marie Laska

ARECENT POTATO LUNCHEON CHARITY EVENT HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2015 AT FARGO’S BAYMONT INN & SUITES OF FARGO RESULTED IN MORE THAN $66,000 RAISED FOR ANNE CARLSEN’S TAYLOR MADE LIVING.

Hosted by RDO Equipment Co. and R.D. Offutt Company of Fargo, the 16th Annual RDO Caters Taters for Charity served up the famous “pound-tato” to nearly 2700 attendees, with all the trimmings, dessert and a drink. The one pound potatoes were provided by R.D. Offutt Company’s Elk Horn River Farms in O’Neill NE, one of the country’s largest growers.

Several local businesses also donated prizes for the onsite raffle, including a 65” HDTV, a battery-operated John Deere Gator and airline tickets.

Since its inception in 2000, RDO Caters Taters has raised more than $430,000 for local agencies such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Hospice of the Red River Valley, Sanford Children’s Hospital and Special Olympics North Dakota. Patrick Kirby, chief development officer of the center stated, “We were so excited to be selected as this year’s charity of choice. It allowed us to let so many more people know about what the Anne Carlsen Center is doing in the community, such as our Taylor Made Living residential facility,” which will provide adult residential services for individuals living with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. Kirby also said, “We are so grateful to RDO, the sponsors, the volunteers and staff who made this event so amazing, and everyone in the community who participated for their generosity and support!”

For more information about RDO Caters Taters, please visit www.rdocaterstaters.com