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.