Frances Garrett is not one to rest on her laurels – actually, it seems like she’s not one to rest at all when it comes to raising money to support the work of the American Cancer Society. For the second year in a row, Garrett and her team of faithful volunteers was recognized at a gathering in Washington, D.C. for their fundraising efforts.
The cancer society has a representative in every Congressional district in the nation, Garrett explained on Tuesday’s TownTalk with Scout Hughes.
Last year, the group presented more than $30,000 to fight cancer. “We did better than that this year,” she said, with a total of $45,080 to the society’s Cancer Action Network.
And the cherry on top is that Garrett was named to the inaugural CAN Fundraising Hall of Fame.
About 750 advocates like Garrett raised more than $900,000 in 2024-25, and this year’s goal is a modest $1 million.
Garrett said she’s ready to do her part. The first estate sale of the new fundraising year begins Thursday, Oct. 16 at 602 S. Garnett St.
That’s the weekend of the annual car show in downtown Henderson, and Garrett said the sale will begin two days beforehand so local shoppers can stop by before parking spots are gobbled up by the car show.
Come by anytime Thursday through Saturday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and then again on Sunday, Oct. 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
How does Garrett and her team do what they do? “It’s our people supporting us by coming in and buying,” she said. She also said folks regularly contact her about making donations in memory of friends or family who have lost their battles with cancer.
“My dream and hope is that we can help at least one person have a better life,” Garrett said.
The sale will take place in a building owned by Jason Stewardson, who Garrett said has been most kind in donating for their use.
“We couldn’t have done anything without him,” she said. “He has been remarkable for us.”
There are lots of Christmas decorations and many items of interest, from home décor and furniture to kitchen ware and children’s toys.
To learn more, contact Garrett at 252.425.8852.
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