Early in February, Riley Schmiedt was diagnosed with a brain tumor and underwent extensive brain surgery. A benefit was held in honor of Riley and his family to help defray some of the medical costs and travel expenses that will accumulate due to his diagnosis and treatment. The benefit included a BBQ feed and a silent and live auction during the basketball games against Wessington Springs on Friday night. Due to the generosity of the huge number of donations received for the auction and to the generous and loving outpouring of the amazing number of people who attended, the event raised over $70,000 to help the family. Many thanks go out to all of the communities in the Sanborn and Jerauld counties who were represented and participated in the event. Pictured are Justin Dean, Rob Baruth and Steve Larson who helped with the live auction part of the event throughout the night.

…You can find additional photos in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!

Modern Woodmen of America members in the Woonsocket area recently helped raise money for the Sanborn County Ambulance with a special fundraising event in January. Many know first-hand the importance and value of the Volunteer Sanborn County Ambulance team. In December, the Woonsocket Chapter of the Modern Woodmen of America became aware of the need for a washer and dryer for the Ambulance volunteers. In the past, any linens or blankets that the ambulance used were washed at Prairie View Healthcare Center. Because of COVID, this was no longer an option and the volunteers were washing them at home.  The Sanborn County Ambulance team had decided to pursue a project to purchase and install a washer and dryer at the Ambulance shed in Woonsocket so that all laundering could be completed there.

…See a photo in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!