Page 23 2026 PAINT THE PAPER PINK Lincoln Daily News Oct/Nov 2026 At approximately 6:15 p.m., the planning committee was called to the front of the live auction staging area. Those members are (pictured left to right) Jennifer Luckhart, Cindy Guyett, Angela Reiners, Devyn Fry, Joli Boerma Crane, Nila Smith, (2026 Little Miss Findley Farmer) and Karen Castelein. Lesley Bridge is also on the committee but was heading up the silent auction and opted to continue working so guests could claim their prizes. Smith spoke to the audience welcoming everyone and thanking them for coming. Because there was a record number of live auction items this year, she said they would not tarry too long. She noted that there is a pink pumpkin brochure handed to guests as they came in. She said she hoped everyone would read through the brochure but also highlighted some important facts. In Logan County, the American Cancer Society has provided patient services directly to 175 cancer warriors in 2025. They provided 160 overnight stays for warriors who have to travel for treatment, and in the first six months of 2026 have provided 14 overnight stays. She also shared that the American Cancer Society uses 50% of its funding for patient services, dedicates large chunks to research, and expends only 4% of its annual budget on management (personnel and overhead) worldwide. Jennifer Luckhart took the microphone and said she wanted to introduce some people who were dear to her and her family. She called Richard and Nichol Sandidge to come to the front. She explained that Richard is a triumphant warrior, have battled and beat a rare cancer.
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