Echoview Fiber Mill Holds benefit for employee battling cancer, May 3

From a press release:

Echoview Fiber Mill Holds benefit for employee battling cancer, May 3

When Marilyn Rogers was diagnosed with cancer back in 2009, she fought it courageously and ended up beating it. This past February, Marilyn, who is a single mom of two girls, ages 9 and 17, and a spinning machine operator at Echoview Fiber Mill, received the news that the cancer was back.

In a show of support, Echoview Fiber Mill will host a “Motorcycles for Marilyn’ benefit on May 3rd, from 11 to 4pm at the mill on 76 Jupiter Road, Weaverville, NC 28787, with all donations going towards Marilyn’s medical expenses.

“Marilyn works hard and is a great mom, she just needs some help from her friends,” said Susan Boles, the Customer Service Representative at Echoview Fiber Mill who co-organized the event.

“I thought this would be a great way of showing her how much we care and that, working together, we can do something to help.”

The Motorcycles for Marilyn benefit will feature:

A Poker Run

Starts and ends at Echoview Fiber Mill.

Maps provided at starting point.

Registration for all bikers starts at 10:30 am.

Last chance registration at noon.

$10 per bike; $10 per passenger; $5 per extra hand

Best and worst hand prizes!

Food and Drink

Fish’s Backporch BBQ

Riverbend Malt House

Pepsi

Musical Guests

Andy Buckner with Southern Soul Campaign

Bradley Boys & Rathbone

Prizes and Drawings

50/50 Raffles and Prize Drawings

Fun for Everyone!

“We hope everyone comes out, for the ride, and for an afternoon of music, food, and fun, in support of Marilyn,” said Julie Jensen, the head of Echoview Fiber Mill.

Those interested in participating can visit the Motorcycles for Marilyn Facebook event page to RSVP. For those who can’t come to the event but would like to make a donation, please email Motorcyclesformarilyn@yahoo.com.

About Echoview Fiber Mill

Echoview Fiber Mill is an eco-friendly, living wage certified animal fiber processing mill located just north of Asheville, NC. We provide quality fiber processing from washing fiber to making yarns or felt, and anywhere in between. We make sure that the fiber you send us is the fiber we return to you, and that every batch receives individualized attention. We know how important your fiber is to you! Our mill is committed to leaving a light footprint on the environment. Design elements like solar energy, geo-thermal wells, and sustainable materials help us achieve efficient, eco-friendly processing of your fiber, and won us the first Gold LEED Certification for a manufacturing mill.

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