Leukemia patients to benefit
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HOUGHTON -- In less than a week, three young men will leave Houghton on unicycles to raise money for two young boys with leukemia.
Bob Evans, Jason Cattelino, and Ben Bachran plan to reach Marquette in five days. They're also planning juggling shows in a few towns.
Right now they have $4,000 raised for eight-year-old David Gockenbach of Houghton and nine-year-old Dustin Burkman of Marquette.
"We're hoping to raise lots of money along the way. Anyone that wants to donate, we can definitely use the extra money there," said fund-raising juggler, Jason Cattelino. "No matter what we're going to be raising; it will just take a little dent out of the medical costs they have."
Donations can be made at the Michigan Tech Credit Union in Houghton.
*Schedule of Events for "100 Miles for 2 Big Smiles"*
Wednesday, August 13 - 9:00 a.m. Kickoff & Departure, Evangel Baptist Church, 1114 College Avenue, Houghton, MI - Car wash & Bake Sale
6 - 8:00 p.m. Juggling Show, Baraga Drive-In - 25% of proceeds go to benefit
Thursday, August 14 - 9:00 a.m. Resume ride at Kelsey Road & US 41, North of Baraga. Riding to somewhere east of Covington
7:00 p.m. Juggling Show, L'Anse Eagles Club
Friday, August 15th - 9:00 a.m. Resume ride somewhere east of Covington
? Destination: Champion
Saturday August 16th - 8:00 a.m. Resume ride in Champion
? Destination: WLUC TV 6, Neguanee
11 a.m. Village Bookstore, Ishpeming
7:00 p.m. Jasper Ridge Brewery and Restaurant
Sunday, August 17th - 9:00 a.m. Resume ride in Negaunee, WLUC TV 6
? Final Destination & Celebration, Elwood Matson Park, Marquette (tentative)
