Miss Centroid pageant contestants assist in preparing care baskets for cancer patients
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Miss Centroid pageant contestants completed a service project this year in conjunction with the Weogufka Cancer Outreach program.
The Weogufka Cancer Outreach is directed by Amanda Fincher, a graduate of Central High School, who graciously allowed our young ladies to assist in preparing care baskets.
Amanda’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer while she was a junior in high school. While watching her battle cancer, Amanda was driven to earn a degree in a cancer-related field, and she would go on to earn a bachelor of science degree in radiation therapy from the University of Alabama, Birmingham (UAB).
Amanda’s mother lost her battle to cancer while Amanda was a student at UAB. After working a couple years in the field, Amanda realized she wanted to spiritually reach out to cancer patients instead of just physically. After discussing her ideas with Pastor Tommy Thornton, together with the Weogufka Family Worship Center, they started the Weogufka Cancer Outreach in 2012.
One of the current projects of the outreach is assembling large gift baskets once or twice a year to deliver to the local cancer centers in Alexander City and Sylacauga.
Amanda says, “The items in the baskets are not decided on half heartedly. We put time and thought into what we include; some of the items we include are prayer blankets, Mary Kay products, Yeti travel mugs, Max Lucado’s book ‘God Will use This for Good,’ and many more special items.”
The Wild Game Supper, the annual fundraiser for the Weogufka Cancer Outreach, is March 8 at the Weogufka Family Worship Center starting at 5 p.m. The potluck supper plus cake auction is open to everyone. They ask for a $5 donation from the adults attending, but kids eat free.
Guests are welcome to bring a dish or a special cake to be auctioned if they would like. In the past, cakes have sold for $500 or more.
Amanda said, “If you’re wanting to snag one of Pastor Phillip Alverson’s famous and delectable cheesecakes, you better come prepared to throw down some cash.”
We were thankful to Amanda for allowing our young ladies the opportunity to do something to serve their community, and we look forward to continuing the partnership in the future. We also look forward to seeing everyone at the Wild Game Supper to benefit the Weogufka Cancer Outreach.
Amanda added, “I believe my mom would be thrilled to know that her battle was not in vain. What the enemy meant for evil, God meant for good.”
