Whitey Thompson Hike-Bike-A-Thon Fundraiser

The 30th annual Whitey Thompson Hike-Bike-A-Thon was held on May 8, 2024. There were 548 students who participated and donations totaled $87,365.80, a new record!

As sponsors, United Bank of Iowa and OABCIG Dollars for Scholars would like to thank all the students, teachers, and community volunteers for their help with the event and all the friends, family and community for their generous donations and continued supported of this event.

PRIZE WINNERS

BIKES:

Bikes (donated by the Cedeno/Hopkins family): Payton Lampman and Piper Moser

Bikes (donated by Christensen Van Houten Funeral Services): Paisley Wittrock and Ryder Hoaglund

Bikes (donated by Ida Grove Ambulance): Clay Ernst and Harper Ladwig

Bike (donated by Denison Wal-Mart): Carter Schaeding

Bike (donated by NAPA Auto Parts): Jaxon Bogue

DONATION FROM FURTHEST DISTANCE -- $10 Cash: Kane & Nile Boger, donation from New Zealand

MOST DONATIONS -- $10 Cash: Bailey & Marley Lindberg, each had $740

T-SHIRT DESIGN WINNER -- $50: Cole Wellendorf

Community Donations:

Sheriff's Department

Food Pride, Pat & Kris Phillips

Culligan

Ida Bowl

Ida Grove Kiwanis

Rhett Leonard, bicycle repair service

Matt Grell, sound system

Cubby's in Odebolt

Casey's Pizza

City of Ida Grove

Gomaco

Over the past 30 years, this event has donated $1,253,389.01 to OABCIG Dollars for Scholars.