SPONSORS
BLESSINGS The following are quotes from some of the cancer fighters who have been blessed by La Rena’s Race.
Thank you to our sponsors: Platinum Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Humboldt General Hospital In Memory of Brian “Jimmy” Green Norco Bengoa Eye Care Newmont Mining Company Marigold SSR Mining Company Gold Wolfsteller/Abrego Family Sage Petroleum Products Jeremy M. Keener, DDS Etcheverry’s Food Town Lander Hardware AB Beck Plumbing Silver AMS Enterprises, Buddy and Delphine Howard, Hunewill Construction Co., DeLong Construction Inc. rlittlefeet and Robert Padilla, Mertens’ Repair/ Mertens’ Parts Co., Simplot, Vera Smith Insurance, Next Level Fitness, Wells Fargo Bank/Battle Mountain, Lithium Nevada, Small Mine Development, Keystone Vet Hospital, Winger’s Roadhouse, Quinn River Mercantile, Lucas Land and Livestock, Western Title, Rick L. Grant, DMD, Gibson Dental, Walt Vetter, Tutu Toppers, Carquest Holland Auto Parets, Niki McQueary Helping Hands Aaron’s Furniture, Echeto Construction, OK Tire, Dale and Maryanna Enochson, LBJ Drilling, Tom and Marlene Brissenden, Dakota Diesel, Les Schwab Tires, Judy Gillihan and Family, Jen Anderson Signs, Lander Physical Therapy, Jim Dandy Productions, Scott Shady Court, D&B Supply, Zimmerman Vet, Danielita Kershner
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Participants in the annual La Rena Smith Bengoa Run, Ride or Walk for the Cure usually get to the finish line in all sorts of ways, including running, walking and even “riding” the race course on bikes, horseback, in golf carts and in wagons. This year, virtual participants are asked to get to the “finish line” however they wish—even in the comfort of their own recliners at home with cell phone in hand.
‘Bengoa Run, Ride, Walk’ will take place virtually on May 9 Saturday, May 9, the 18th annual La Rena Smith Bengoa Run, Ride, or Walk for the Cure will take place as a virtual event. Organizers say the fundraiser has been affected by the coronavirus, but will not be canceled! The virtual event will begin at 10 a.m.; a prerace ceremony will take place before the race’s start on Facebook @larenasrace. Virtual participants can sign up on that page by selecting the link to Eventbrite. Participants also can request a bib to display in pictures; the bib has a place to put names and team names and also lists all donor businesses. If participants prefer, they may call (208) 484-0136 to sign up; checks can be mailed to La Rena's Race c/o Amorita Maher, PO Box 435, McDermitt, Nevada 89421. To participate in the virtual race, participants are invited to join with a few friends, or walk alone, and take lots of pictures to post to Facebook. Many people have already signed up to compete in a category listed on the site. These categories include: Most Athletic (for those who want to run 10 miles); I Spy (for those who are able to spy all items listed on the site); or, All Decked Out (for those who want to dress up by theme, on a whim, or simply in a bizarre costume). Unfortunately, participants will not receive a goodie bag or t-shirt this year as the group is trying to ensure funds will cover everyone who needs help during the coming year. However, La
1 — LaRena's Race, a May, 2020 publication of Nevada News Group
Rena’s Race may sell t-shirts later in the year as a fundraiser; more details will be available soon. The traditional queen-size quilt raffle is taking place. Tickets can be purchased from Betty Lawrence or Jeannie McRae at OK Tire. Those who wish to purchase tickets may send a check by mail and request tickets from La Rena's Race c/o OK Tire, 750 West Winnemucca Blvd., Winnemucca, Nevada 89445. Cost is $5 each or 5 tickets for $20. The two Mother's Day raffle items can be viewed on the group’s Facebook page. A beautiful picnic table built by Bruce Easterday and donated to the group by Bruce and his wife, Vickie, has an amazing sunflower design painted on the surface by talented artist, Maggie Foreman, owner of Juniper Creek Company, New Plymouth, Idaho. Additionally, Vickie Easterday has donated a picnic basket for two, to go with the table. All proceeds from the race, raffles, and auction go to help those in Humboldt and Lander counties who are undergoing cancer treatments. Over the past 18 years, the group has dispersed $365,000 to over 300 individuals through the generous donations of community members. The La Rena's Race team and the event itself is all about honor and hope, turning feelings of fear, sadness and frustration into an active way to fight cancer. It changes peoples lives and gives us all hope in the midst of difficult times. Applications for financial assistance are available by visiting larenasrace.org.
“Words cannot express my gratitude for your financial help and the emotional support your group and our community has shown me. I consider myself blessed to have such a compassionate organization and friends who have come forward when I need them. I am grateful and humbled by the organization that was formed in her (La Rena's) memory.” f “God bless you all and this wonderful cause. God gives the hardest battles to his toughest soldiers.”
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“We were absolutely dumbfounded when my husband's doctor said he had cancer at 32 years old! [He] had surgery to remove his kidney, lymph nodes and adrenal gland. We live paycheck to paycheck most months, so your generous donation really relieved so much stress. We cannot thank you enough.”
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“Thank you so very much for your donation; it made me breathe a lot easier, allowing me to pay my mortgage up so I can remain in my home.”
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“Thank you for the money you sent…I was able to catch up on two months rent and get medications that I could not afford.”
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“Thank you for the monetary contribution. I was very s p e e c h l e s s — w h i c h i s ve r y uncommon for me. What a terrific resource you are. The fight is real and I am so thankful that I have found really good doctors, nurses, and people like yourself to help.”
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“I am very humbled and so very g ra t e f u l t o yo u a n d yo u r organization. The money you sent me is much needed for medications, doctoring, and living expenses.”