(KNOX) –
Grand Forks, ND – – The community is invited to the ninth annual Altru Family YMCA Pumpkins for Parkinson’s Day on Wednesday, October 9, at the Altru Family YMCA, 215 N 7th St., Downtown Grand Forks. The event will feature the giant pumpkin display all day, and a short program at 12:00 noon, followed by Al’s Pumpkin Dessert Contest.
Pumpkins on display: The giant pumpkins will be on display in front of the YMCA between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. 2024 growers include: Diana Tveit, Larimore; Julie Tennison, Fordville; Travis Riedemann, McVille; Wade Stadstad, Grand Forks; Jodi Boe and Garth Duncan, Northwood; Mackenzie Derry, Thompson; Joanna Pearson and Suzanne Berry, Grand Forks; and Connie Klava, Grand Forks. Brian Basset will donate a few of his giant competition pumpkins, a couple of them in the 1,500 pound range.
Al’s Pumpkin Dessert Contest will feature small samples of pumpkin baked goods made by volunteers. Awards will be awarded to the bakers for: “Best Tasting” and “Best Presentation”. Samplers can pay $5.00 to taste all desserts and will vote for their favorite in each category. The contest is named for Al Pearson, a long time YMCA Parkinson Wellness supporter who passed away April 5, 2023. The contest will run between 12:15 pm and 1:30 pm.
A pumpkin cupcake with any donation: people who donate on Wednesday, October 9 will receive a free pumpkin cupcake.
Proceeds will go toward specialized equipment, transportation assistance, instructor training costs, financial program scholarships, and operating costs for the Parkinson Wellness Recovery and Rock Steady Boxing programs.
Donations are tax deductible and can be made online, by phone, by mail or in person with a Y volunteer or at the YMCA. The Altru Family YMCA is a non-profit 501c3 organization. YMCA programs and services are funded by membership dollars, grants, donations and fund raisers.
For more information contact:
Patti McEnroe
701-775-2586
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