The American Cancer Society’s highly anticipated Top Performers conference took place in Nashville February 23-25, 2024, bringing together an elite and hand-selected group from across the nation. This exclusive gathering aimed to energize, inspire, and foster collaboration among the top fundraising events and teams dedicated to the fight against cancer.
The Top Performers group is comprised of volunteers representing exceptional fundraising efforts and unwavering commitment to the American Cancer Society’s mission from Determination, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and Relay For Life. Among the attendees were representatives from Alexandria Industries. Their fundraising efforts ranked #9 nationally for 2023 Relay for Life teams, #2 in the North Region, and #1 in Minnesota.
Photo: Nancy Waldorf, event co-chair, Coleen Froke, team captain
The 2024 Alexandria Industries Fishing For The Cure ice fishing tournament was cancelled due to the unseasonable temperatures and inconsistent ice conditions. Because cancer doesn’t stop, neither do the fundraising efforts. We are excited to share the news of a new fundraiser, organized by the same great employees of Alexandria Industries, called Hooked on Hope. This 18 and older event will include a live and silent auction, music, 50/50 cash drawing, food trucks, and more. It will take place on Thursday, June 13, 2024, from 6-9 p.m. at Adler Ranch in Alexandria, MN. All proceeds benefit our local Relay For Life event.
“Our Alexandria Industries team has a passion for fighting cancer. When one opportunity is lost, another is found. We believe that this event and the continued great support from our communities will help us in our efforts to raise funds for our fight against cancer,” explained Robbie Betterman, co-chair of Alexandria Industries Fishing For The Cure event.
“The efforts of Alexandria Industries team in fundraising is beyond what we ever could anticipate from a rural Minnesota team. Their efforts compare to those from extremely large corporations in extremely large metropolitan areas. We are excited to see how they pivot in their fundraising efforts, with the sad news of the cancellation of their tournament this year.” said Heather Mills, Nationwide Top Performers volunteer co-lead. “We know they will continue to be a name we hear time and time again when looking at our top fundraisers. Together, we are united in our mission to end cancer as we know it for everyone.”
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About American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is the leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision of ending cancer as we know it, for everyone. We are the only organization working to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. For more information go to www.cancer.org.
About Fishing for the Cure
Created by a small group of Alexandria Industries’ employees, the Alexandria Industries Fishing For The Cure Ice Fishing Challenge is about everyday people making a difference in the fight against cancer. All proceeds are donated to the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. See more details on our website https://www.fishingforthecure.net or find us on Facebook –Alexandria Industries Fishing For The Cure.
About Alexandria Industries
Alexandria Industries produces custom components using industry-leading technology and a skilled workforce through extruded aluminum, precision machining, fabrication, plastic injection and foam molding, welding and assembly services. The company makes the parts that go into products people see and use every day, such as components for all-terrain vehicles, renewable energy systems, watercraft, hospital equipment, playground equipment, lighting systems and much more. Alexandria Industries is headquartered in Alexandria, Minn., with manufacturing locations in Minnesota and Indiana. See us on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.