Fundraiser for Rylan Saturday
The Dublin community is invited to rally around the Comanche courthouse on Saturday, Sept. 25 in support of 5-year-old Dubliner Rylan Pruitt, who is battling a rare form of brain cancer.
The event will take place near the Stone Eagle beer garden in Comanche from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and guests will be able to buy brisket and beer by the cup as well as bid on some great silent auction items.
“We’re trying to fill the square with cars and motorcycles,” said Rylan’s father, Mike Pruitt. Rylan is described by his dad as a “normal five-year-old boy” who loves Dublin, the fire department and Paw Patrol.
Although St. Jude’s is providing everything the family needs on the medical front, the family will be facing financial stress. Mike and Marissa, Rylan’s mom, are taking turns staying with Rylan during his hospital stay. Mike will be missing many shifts as a paramedic so the benefit is being organized to help with lost wages, the cost of travel and meals while Rylan is working through chemo.
“Thank you to the community for their love and support,” Mike said. “I’ve said thank you a million times and I can’t say it enough.”
Those wishing to follow Rylan’s progress can find it at “Rylan Strong, Team Beans” on Facebook. (Beans has been Mike’s nickname for Rylan since birth.)
Those wishing to donate or help with the benefit can call (325) 998-0377, (254) 577-1432 or (325) 642-6697.
—Citizen staff report
Masonic Lodge hosting blood drive
The Stephenville Masonic Lodge #267 is hosting a blood drive on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the lodge (244 S. Columbia, Stephenville).
The blood drive will be conducted by Carter BloodCare. Masonic blood drives benefit the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Donations require a photo ID.
—Citizen staff report
Market Days’ next appearance Oct. 16
Thank you to all who included Wright Park and the Dublin Market Days in your Hispanic Heritage festive day. It was a lovely day. It was hot for fall, but fall season weather will soon be here. At the October Dublin Market you will find what you need for fall decorating inside and out. Mark your calendar now for Oct.16 Dublin Market Days! Looking forward to the Dublin Market, there are other opportunities to support our local producers and creators: the market in Comanche is coming up on Oct. 2 along with Stephenville’s. Dublin Market Days, Wright Park, Oct. 16, 9AM through 1 PM.
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