Kearney Tackles Cancer Kicks-Off With Annual Shirt Sales To Help Local Cancer Patients

Kearney High School, Kearney Catholic High School and CHI Health Good Samaritan Cancer Center are gearing up for the 14th annual Kearney Tackles Cancer (KTC). The student-led campaign has raised more than $500,000 for local cancer patients since 2009.

Orders for KTC T-shirts, the campaign’s primary fundraiser, will be accepted through September 15. Visit the group’s Facebook page “Kearney Tackles Cancer” for pricing and online ordering information. Additional ordering opportunities will take place in December. Cash and carry T-shirts are available in the hospital’s Sure Cure Gift Shop this month.

New this year, the Kearney schools will be hosting KTC nights during the basketball season rather than the fall sports season. The community is encouraged to wear their KTC apparel to these KTC nights in January.

The group is in the planning stages for additional fundraising opportunities including a KTC Car Wash at the end of the month and a KTC 5K Run at the end of October.

All proceeds from KTC shirt sales and fundraising activities directly impact the lives of local cancer patients by helping to cover the cost of medications, travel and other living expenses incurred during treatment.

 “We are humbled and grateful for the ongoing energy and support for this cause that directly benefits our patients,” says Dana Welsh, RN, supervisor, Good Samaritan Cancer Center and adult sponsor of KTC organization.

Follow Kearney Tackles Cancer on Facebook for updated information on shirt sales and future events. For more information, contact Dana Welsh at (308) 865-7886 or (308) 440-9711.