Contributed photo/Michael Clark
Amy Hocking, right, was the guest speaker at the Sept. 30 Rotary Club meeting. She spoke about Bridge to Hope, which is an organization that assists people and their families who have cancer. They give out money in different forms depending on the individuals needs. Recently, they gave $1,000 dollars to local community members. Hocking
did a demonstration where she first asked for anyone in the room who has had cancer to stand and remain standing. There were three. Then she asked for anyone that had an immediate family member who had cancer and about half of the room stood up. Next was anyone with a close friend or distant relative and most everyone in the room was standing by that point. Bridge to Hope gives most all of its money to your neighbors, family, and friends. They do give a small percentage to research, but most stays right here in the County. Last Saturday there was a walk which is their largest fundraiser, along with sales of jewelry that Hocking makes and sells at home and at all of the local craft fairs. For more information, find Bridge to Hope on Facebook. Pictured with Hocking is Rotary President Lori Weston.
