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Johnsonville BBQs Raise $1,400 for Olivia Cook's Kidney Transplant

Thanks to our generous communities, Ferndale Cost Cutter and Sunset Cost Cutter jointly raised $1,400 towards the kidney transplant expenses of little Olivia Cook. The big Johnsonville grill came to both locations this month to prepare their famous sausages and sell them for this good cause. To read about Olivia, the Ferndale six-year-old who just had her kidney transplant this month, go to www.COTAforOliviaRC.com The Markets has collectively raised almost $12,000 towards transplant expenses.

Prosser Food Depot Hosts "Ask Me" Campaign

Most women understand that they should have mammograms, but all too often, the cost is a deterrent to scheduling this potentially life-saving procedure.

The Washington Cares About Cancer Partnership is testing a new program, and Prosser Food Depot is one of the places where it is being featured.

The "Ask Me" campaign gives women information about eligibility for a free mammogram through the Washington Breast, Cervical and Colon Health Program. For women ages 40-64, with limited income and little or no insurance, this program can be a lifesaver. Additional free services include clinical breast exams, pap tests and diagnostic tests if needed. Funding comes through the American Cancer Society.

Food Depot team members have "Ask Me" buttons in English and Spanish, as well as simple materials that explain how a woman can get these free services. The materials will be handed out through July.

Over the past year, over 1,700 more mammograms than expected have been scheduled in areas where the "Ask Me" campaign was held. The goal, to have fewer women fall through the health care cracks due to lack of insurance, will be measured in Prosser following the campaign. We are pleased to participate and offer our customers this important information. For details, contact cancer@doh.wa.gov

Sizzling Second Warning: Update!

If you love barbecue, you'll be pleased to learn that we will be hosting several barbecue events at our stores this summer.

We are changing the location of our third event, The Markets Cookoff, to our Market at Fairhaven (rather than Sunset Cost Cutter). This will be held on August 7-8.

Don't forget to check out the BBQ Pitmaster Class May 22, a 12-hour event of all things barbecue, complete with a professional judging. Contact the Pacific Northwest Barbecue Association at www.pnwba.com for details on the class, registration, and more info on the three "q" events this summer: Skagit Valley BBQ Championship, at our Sedro Woolley Food Pavilion June 19-20, the BBQ on the Border at The Market at Birch Bay July 17-18 and The Markets Cookoff, at the Market at Fairhaven, August 7-8. (see article on our site, posted April 16: Sizzling Early Warning!)

Finally, watch for details about the debut of barbecue (think brisket, pulled pork, ribs and more) at The Market at Fairhaven, coming soon!

MDA Shamrocks Against Dystrophy Begins Today

posted on February 15, 2010 13:01

Help Local MDA Kids Attend Camp This Summer

You may recall seeing the green shamrocks in The Markets and other retail stores and restaurants around this time of year. For the ninth year, The Markets will be hosting MDA Shamrocks Against Dystrophy in each of our stores. (MDA stands for Muscular Dystrophy Association)

Your checker will ask if you'd like to "buy" a green shamrock for $1, a gold one for $5 or a platinum one for $10. The money raised in our stores will help send kids to a week of camp at Lake Stevens, Summer camp offers a host of activities specially designed for young people who use wheelchairs or have limited mobility. Activities include swimming, boating, baseball, horseback riding and talent shows, all at no cost, thanks to fundraising campaigns like Shamrocks Against Dystrophy.

The money you donate also supports several local MDA programs in our communities. These include support groups for those with muscular dystrophy and their families, research for cures at the University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Medical Center, as well as free loaner items, such as wheelchairs, and financial support to repair necessary equipment. There are two MDA clinics, one at Children's Hospital in Seattle and one at the University of Washington, both supported by fundraising.

In western Washington, MDA serves over 2,000 children and adults affected by the 43 different types of neuromuscular diseases. These diseases are characterized by a progressive degeneration of voluntary muscles. Two of the more familiar diseases include amyotrophic lateral schlerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease), and Duchenne muscular dystrophy,

Entertainer Jerry Lewis has raised millions of dollars through a Labor Day Telethon for many years, focusing on MDA. As a voluntary health agency, MDA receives no government funds and its work is dependent on donations from the communities it serves.

So when your checker asks if you'd like to buy "Good Luck for a Buck", remember your dollar, five dollar or ten dollar gift can go a long way to help someone whose mobility is limited. You can make a difference for families right here in our communities. For more information, check out www.mda.org The Shamrocks Against Dystrophy campaign runs through March 17.

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