While family and friends are mourning the loss of a loved one, her memory continues to live on.
More than 100 people gathered for a benefit in honor of Katie Riser outside of the Olde Falls Inn in Zanesville. Riser passed away from Pancreatic cancer on September 1st after being diagnosed in July. All of the proceeds collected were given to the Riser family to assist with medical bills.
"It's also a celebration for Katie, because this is the kind of person she was. She...
Family and friends of one local woman are seeking community support.
The public is invited to attend a benefit in honor of Kate Riser, 51, who passed away September 1st after being diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer in July. She is survived by her husband and two children.
"The family basically did not have any health insurance, so we're trying to take the edge off whatever we can as far as what they've built up in the hospital costs and nursing costs," said...
It's a day Pat Johnson will never forget. She was diagnosed with Stage 4 bone cancer last October. Family, friends, and community members are rallying behind her fight against the disease and wanting to give her some piece of mind.
Johnson has faced several challenges over the years.
"They lived on Shady Lane and lost everything during the big flood, bought a new house in Zanesville, and tried to rebuild their life. Then she got diagnosed with bone cancer, and he lost his...
It was a time for families to get together to do something they love.
The Zanesville Trail Riders held a family enduro open to all motorcycles and all ages. The Gaitten family from New Straistville calls themselves a 'dirt bike family,' and spent some quality time on the trails Saturday.
"I think these are a great thing. I'd like to see it catch on and more and more people come. It's something smaller kids can do. There's no pressure. The trails are great. It's a great...
The first annual Smile Mile and 5K run was held today to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and was held in the memory of a very special girl.
Ashley Cordial died two years ago. As a tribute to her friend, Madeline Mason organized the event to raise money for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
"I've been giving back to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for about two years, ever since Ashley Cordial died. The day she died, I kind of made a vow to myself that I...
Kim Schuster has been battling cancer for more than a year, and she just received some great news. The doctors believe she is cancer free.
Schuster just had surgery this past week.
"They removed all the jaw bone and the lymph nodes here. She is supposedly cancer-free. Then they're going to take a piece of bone from the leg and reconstruct the jaw, " says benefit coordinator, Dave Johnson.
It's one of many surgeries ahead for Schuster. Her treatment has put a...
1950's music and classic cars filled the Muskingum County Fairgrounds Sunday afternoon.
It is all to support a local woman, Bonnie Mauller, who is battling cancer.
"She was diagnosed with lung and colon cancer and last year she lost her 23-year-old son to cancer and I wanted to do a lot to help the family out with their medical bills, they are having a lot of trouble," says organizer Rita Hess.
Hess says the family is hoping to raise at least a $1,000....
Chuckie Murrey's friends and family are doing what they can to help his wife and two young daughters financially.
A benefit banquet was held at the Muskingum County Fairgrounds, and those attending raised their glasses in memory of the 35-year-old.
About 250 people attended, which is more than the event coordinators expected.
"It's just letting us know how Chuckie has touched so many lives in our community, and we just really appreciate it. Melissa and the two girls do...
Friends of Chuckie Murrey, the man who died from several bee stings in August, are holding a benefit banquet for his family. Friends say Chuckie was a family man with a big heart and they hope to raise around $20,000 for the family.
"It is a benefit to raise money for the family, with there being no insurance we want to do the best we can to get as much money raised for them, to help cover any cost that she (Chuckie's wife) has," says Michelle...
A community is rallying together for one woman's time of need. People gathered in Chandlersville for a benefit dinner to support Kandi VanFossen, who was diagnosed with cancer back in July. "She has bone cancer with no medical coverage. This was just to raise money for her and her family, " says Event Coordinator, Jamie Dady. It was an event that also raised VanFossen's spirits. "Yes, she's seeing friends that she hasn't seen for years, " says Event...
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