Page 24 2024 PAINT THE PAPER PINK Lincoln Daily News Oct/Nov 2024 Each year at the beginning of the Pink Pumpkin Auction to benefit the American Cancer Society a small group of people stand at the front to thank guests for their attendance, speak about the American Cancer Society and encourage everyone to support the fundraiser. That group is the planning committee for the annual event and consists of Karen Castelein, Annie Coers, Cindy Guyett, Jennifer Luckhart, Nila Smith and Chassidy White. These five people work hard starting about three months ahead of auction night to assure that everything goes as planned. But, they are never alone in these efforts. There are dozens of people who play a part in the success of the night, and they are often hidden in the background performing tasks that are necessary with out seeking any recognition of their contributions. Thank you all for showing your love for our cancer warriors The committee knows each one of these folks, and knows the effort they put into making the night a success. Among the first to be called on to help out is the staff at Lincoln Daily News. In addition to performing their daily duties for the paper, they take on chores that will benefit the auction. Noah Adkins does all the printing of signs and banners for the auction, and he donates his time and materials. He does a wonderful job, and he is much appreciated by the committee. Another large group of silent heroes are the folks who work at Collision Concepts. Try to imagine if you will what it takes to turn a working autobody shop with wrecked vehicles and parts filling every bay in to the pristinely clean, very well-organized event that guests find on Thursday night. They do everything from moving everything out of the building and tucking it all away in other locations, to mopping floors and helping with the setting up of tables and chairs, helping to bring in the auction items once they are delivered to the venue, and sticking around throughout the night and making themselves available to help buyers get to their vehicles with their merchandise. Then it is tear down all the Continued --
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