• Chad Cichos and his wife Denise live in Albertville where they raised two children Megan and Chase. Chad served on the Albertville Fire Department 1992 - 2010 where he was the Assistant Chief. Chad was diagnosed with a genetic disease called Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), which led to him having his first kidney transplant and had no choice but to retire from the AFD. In 2011 he was diagnosed with diabetes and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in 2017, both due to anti-rejection drugs. In February he needed Triple bypass surgery and is now on dialysis and waiting to be evaluated for yet another transplant. ​

• Christy Tadych (Bowman) was recently diagnosed with Glioblastoma multiforme, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Christy was born and raised in St. Michael and currently lives in Monticello she is a very proud mother to four boys, Ashton (21), Aidan (20), Aaron (15), and Allen (12) She has been married to her husband Brian for almost 23 years. She loves fishing, hunting, camping, and just being outdoors with her family.

• Tanner Gangl is 17 years old and a Junior at Spectrum High School in Elk River, MN. On January 11, 2022, he was diagnosed with Embryonal Carcinoma (testicular cancer). It started in the testicles and spread through his lymph nodes up the front side of his body.

• He had one testicle removed. They found tumors in his abdomen, lungs and throat. The largest one is 13cm long in his abdomen. He can no longer feel the lump in his throat anymore, so the chemo is working!

• Come join us in our mission of providing service dogs to honorably discharged veterans, police officers, fire fighters, corrections officers, 911 dispatchers and EMTs. We are hosting a fundraiser complete with an auction, taco feed, and meat raffle.  Our Soldiers 6 gear will also be for sale that day.

• Leiomyosarcoma is a type of rare cancer that grows in the smooth muscle. Smooth muscle is found in many areas of the body, such as digestive system, urinary system, blood vessels and uterus. Rochelle was diagnosed with LMS of the uterus June of 2019.The battle has consisted of clinical trials, chemotherapy, radiation, multiple surgeries and hospital stays. All proceeds go directly to Rochelle to help pay medical bills and keep her comfortable at home during this Fight. Rochelle is truly a Warrior!

• Soldiers 6 provide service dogs to police officers, honorably discharged veterans, fire fighters, first responders, 911 dispatchers and corrections officers suffering from PTSD, TBI and or amputations. We are holding our 1st annual formal Saturday Nov 12th at Southview Country Club. They will be holding it at The Southview Country Club in West St Paul MN 

• In May, Clint suffered a seizure while driving and upon hospitalization, Clint was diagnosed with a Grade 4 Glioblastoma; a very aggressive form of brain cancer. At just 34 years of age, a loving husband to Denise, a father to two-year-old Willow and newborn Byron; this was shocking and devastating news. Family and friends will be hosting a fundraiser for Clint to alleviate any financial burden.

• The Blue Coat Dinner is the only fundraiser for the Order of the Royal Guard during the year. The money that is raised helps support our organization. With these funds we purchase the Blue Coats that the current Guards wear during their year in Winter Carnival and also the Blue Blazers for when they become Royal Guards.

• Minnesota Valley Mothers of Multiples (MVMOM) club holds a raffle annually at their November meeting. Our members buy tickets and try to win an array of gift baskets. We use the money that we raise at this meeting towards a program that we call the Giving Tree. Our Giving Tree program helps multiple families in our club to make it through the holiday season. We purchase gifts, gift cards, gas cards and groceries for these families. In 2021 MVMOM was able to raise over $2,100 to help families. 

Crow River Thunder’s 8th Annual Benefit Ride will be for Chelby Augello.
Chelby is a fun loving person. She is married to her husband Bill & they have 3 children together and live in St. Michael. Chelby recently found out in Oct of 2020 & March of 2021 that she is fighting Cervical Cancer & Brain Cancer at the same time, making this her 3rd & 4th time battling this ugly disease.

Register at Villa in Albertville between 9-11am where there will be breakfast and swag bags to the 100 people.
3 stops and back to the Villa at 5 for dinner, Silent Auction and Band

Non-Riders 3pm Meat Raffle, Dinner, Silent Auction, Band

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The 2nd annual Cans for Kids event will feature two days of adrenaline and precision packed Barrel Racing and Pole Bending. The contestants will race for added money and average awards. The event will also include vendors, a silent auction and food specials. We expect over 100 contestants and hundreds of spectators. This is a family friendly event with free admission. All proceeds go to Safe Haven Foster Shoppe, a tax-exempt 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that provides essentials to children in foster care in 13 counties throughout Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Our services include a variety of place- ment bags or packs to provide 1 day-1 weeks worth of essentials. This includes clothing, toiletries, blankets, and entertainment items.

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