Whitey Thompson Hike-Bike-A-Thon Fundraiser

The 29th annual Whitey Thompson Hike-Bike-A-Thon was held on May 10, 2023. There were 552 students who participated and donations hit a new record of $83,481.72.

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): Dalton Mefferd and Alayna Swanger

Bikes (donated by Christensen Van Houten Funeral Services): Malakii Igou-Owens and Evelyn Miesner

Bikes (donated by Ida Grove Ambulance): Ava Hoefling, Kaylee Oxendale, Cole Wellendorf, Gracelyn Miesner, Bailey Lindburg and Camdyn Montgomery

Bike (donated by Denison Wal-Mart): Jackson Snyder

Bike (donated by NAPA Auto Parts): Kyla Lansink

Bike (donated by Isaac & Shawnee Christensen): Everlyn Hultgren

DONATION FROM FURTHEST DISTANCE -- $10 Chamber Bucks: Nile Boger form New Zealand

MOST DONATIONS -- $10 Chamber Bucks: Brecken Boger with $820

T-SHIRT DESIGN WINNER -- $50 Chamber Bucks: Madelyn Miesner

COMMUNITY DONATIONS:

Sheriff's Department 

Food Pride, Pat & Kris Phillips 

Culligan

Ida Bowl

Ida Grove Kiwanis

Rhett Leonard, bicycle repair service

Matt Grell & Ida County Fair Board, sound system

Cubby's in Odebolt

Casey's Pizza

Over the past 29 years, this event has donated $1,179,146.90 to OABCIG Dollars for Scholars.