September Proclaimed Childhood Cancer Awareness Month/ Gold Ribbon Placed on Oak

The Fayette County Commissioners Court signed a proclamation designating September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Fayette County. On hand for the presentation were Marlana Wessels and Jackie Wessels of Presley’s Power, a local nonprofit dedicated to brining joy to children and families affected by childhood cancer. Pictured (back, from left) are Marlana Wessels, County Judge Dan Mueller, Jackie Wessels, (seated) Pct. 4 Commissioner Drew Brossmann, Pct. 3 Commissioner Harvey Berckenhoff, Pct. 2 Commissioner Clint Sternadel and Pct. 1 Commissioner Jason McBroom. Photos by Andy Behlen 

Representatives from Presley’s Power hung a gold ribbon on the big oak tree outside the Fayette County Court in recognition of September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Presley’s Power is a local charity that supports children and families experiencing childhood cancer. Pictured are (from left) are Kim Pape, Marlana Wessels, Jackie Wessels, and Kaine Fajkus.