cancer

'Celebration of Life' precedes this year's Relay for Life

Jul 13, 2017

The public is invited to a “Celebration of Life” for survivors of cancer before the opening ceremoneies of the Wabasha County Relay for Life on Friday, July 28. A short program will begin in the City Hall ballroom at 4:30 p.m. Relay for Life personnel will distribute relay t-shirts and a gift....

Klindworth benefit to be March 25 in ZF

Mar 22, 2017

A benefit will be held Saturday, March 25, at the Zumbro Falls VFW, from noon to 4 p.m. for Zumbro Falls resident Randy Klindworth.Klindworth suffered a seizure in November 2016 and subsequent tests revealed a significant brain tumor. Randy has undergone surgery to remove the tumor and stop...

Hunter becomes a Warrior

Mar 2, 2017

Fourteen-year-old Hunter Krusmark of Lake City officially joined the Winona State University (WSU) Warrior baseball team for the 2017 baseball season on Thursday, Feb. 23. A game jersey with his last name on it was presented as part of the signing ceremony as well as a WSU baseball cap to help him...

'Kick it for Katie' honors Tiger dancer

Feb 2, 2017

Katie Goihl’s teammates on the Lake City High School dance team have been dancing for her all season long. “The girls always say, if you don’t have anyone to dance for, do it for Katie,” Coach Ashley Otterson said. “She is watching over us.” Goihl died on June 11 of last year, just days after...

Family, school rise up to remember Katie Goihl

Sep 22, 2016

On Saturday June 11, our daughter, Katie Goihl, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly from chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). We had just learned of the diagnosis three days prior to her passing away. What was supposed to be a routine visit to the doctor on Wednesday, June 8 for general feelings...

Hewy's team collecting shoes for fund-raising drive

Aug 24, 2016

Hewy’s team is organizing a shoe collection drive to raise funds for Relay For Life of Wabasha County. Donations of gently worn used and new shoes will be accepted. The amount of money raised is determined by the number of shoes collected.All donated shoes will be redistributed to microenterprise...

Words of encouragement, a pledge to fight

Aug 17, 2016

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Wabasha County was held Friday, Aug. 5 at Patton Park in Lake City. The event started at 6 p.m. and ended at 1 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6.During the event there were many words of encouragement for those fighting cancer, times to remember those lost to...

3-time survivor is Hero of Hope

Aug 3, 2016

Coleen Fowler has been selected as this year’s Wabasha County Relay For Life’s honorary chairperson, the Hero of Hope. Each year a cancer survivor who lives in Wabasha County is selected as the Relay For Life’s Hero of Hope. This person has not only battled the disease, but is an inspiration for...

Relay For Life plans all set

Jul 27, 2016

The program has been set for the 2016 Relay For Life of Wabasha County which will be held Friday, Aug. 5 at Patton Park in Lake City.Pre-event activities include the silent auction and the survivors reception, which will both be held under a large tent in the park. The silent auction will start at...