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Local volunteers describe Bucks Pride fundraising and community support for cancer retreats
Summary
Volunteers from Bucks Pride described youth and community fundraising tied to the Grand Haven–Spring Lake football game and their work with Bluebird Cancer Retreats, asking residents to watch for yard signs and t-shirts that support retreats for cancer patients.
Marcy Lynch, a Bucks Pride volunteer affiliated with Grand Haven Public Schools and operating under Bluebird Cancer Retreats (a 501(c)(3)), presented to council about a fundraising campaign tied to the upcoming Grand Haven–Spring Lake football game. She said the initiative sells $10 yard signs and $10 T-shirts to raise funds and foster community participation; proceeds and volunteer efforts support retreats where volunteers carry suitcases, supply snacks and assist patients so retreat participants need not perform physical chores.
Lynch told council the two communities are aiming to sell 1,500 signs each and that early sales were underway at local locations. Councilmembers thanked Bucks Pride volunteers for ongoing support and described the group as a community "treasure." Lynch invited residents to watch for volunteers around town during upcoming sales dates.
The presentation was delivered during the first public-comment period; the council offered public thanks and no further action was required.
