Technically this would be fundraiser #8 for the 2019 McLean County Relay for life. I did two in late August of 2018, which were after the Relay deadline that year of August 2018. 2 more fundraisers were held in June of 2019, 2 more in July, and this is the 2nd fundraiser that was held in August of 2...

08/11/2019 Sidewalk outside the exit doors Walmart 900 S. Rte 83 Villa Park, Il 60181 I arrived at the location around 7:45 am, got the table set up, Relay Banners hung, got into my armor and was at my post by 8:30 am. I remained at my station until 5:30 pm. A friend of mine came by to do some video...

It was a beautiful day for fundraising, with temps in the mid 80's and low humidity. I arrived on site at 8:25 am, set up my table, with banner and table runner. Both have the Relay logo on them. I got into my armor, and began collecting donations by 9:05 am and stayed until 6:05 pm. After grabbing ...

Fathers day, a day that I spend collecting funds for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life cancer walk. This year, it was a colder Father's Day. Temps didn't get out of the low 60's, and I shivered for 8 hours and 45 minutes. Lots of pictures taken, trading cards handed out and raised $554.65...

It was a beautiful day, in the low 70's. I arrived at 8:30 am, set up my table and banners, got suited up, and began collecting funds for the upcoming McLean County Relay for Life cancer walk. Many customers came and took a picture with me. I finished up at 5:45 pm. $700.63 was raised for the Americ...

I am posting this here, because my weight loss has been a mission that, when I started, was primarily to fit into my Stormtrooper armor better. I posted a picture of what I thought was a healthier meal choice, and posted it on Facebook. My brother saw that picture, and offered me an incentive, sayin...

06/03/18 Walmart Store #1737 900 S. Rte.83 Villa Park, IL. 60181 Troopers in Attendance-Barry Benecke II TK-523 After losing 44+pounds since January, Let me tell you, it was SO MUCH more comfortable, and I could feel it all over, in my arms, in my feet, in my armor not popping up. Don't know what to...

06/17/18 Fathers day Walmart store #1737 900 S. Rte. 83 Villa Park, IL. 60181 Troopers in attendance- Barry Benecke II Fathers day fundraiser. I have been spending many of the last several Fathers Days out in front of Walmart doing fundraising for the American Cancer Society. Had a blast out in 95 d...

07/08/18 Walmart store #1737 900 S. Rte. 83 Villa Park, IL. 60181 Troopers in attendance-Barry Benecke II TK-523 I had my 3rd Relay for Life fundraiser, and for the 3rd consecutive fundraiser, I raised over $600.00, hitting $618.31!! I feel great since losing the weight, though I think I will have t...

08/19/2018 Walmart store #1737 900 S. Rte 83 Villa Park, IL. 60181 Troopers in Attendance-Barry Benecke II TK-523 Did my 1st Mclean County Relay for Life fundraiser for the 2019 Relay, but 4th fundraiser in 2018. I started at 8:50 am, stayed a little over 9 hours, on the sidewalk, I managed to scare...

08/26/18 Walmart store 1737 900 S. Rte 83 Villa Park, IL. 60181 Troopers in attendance: Barry Benecke II TK-523 The ACS Fundraiser was an overwhelming success!! It was hot and humid, but I kept hydrated, and raised about $648.31!!! I met a lot of cool people, including a breast cancer survivor, who ...

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More photos from the June Relay

We had a great time, at a new venue. I really enjoyed it, the track was much smaller, but I liked the overall feel of the place. During our walk, a freelance photographer, Nathaniel West, took pictures for the ZP Challenge. I have been losing weight since January of 2018. By the time the Relay rolle...

Elmhurst Presbyterian Church 367 Spring Road Elmhurst, Il. 60126 This event took place at the Church I attend and am a member at. They had there first ever Trunk-or-Treat. There were 15 cars decorated for the event, and it was a great success despite the cold weather. I got to the Church at 9:30 am ...

Runnin'6712 wrote:ToD updated. This is always a great event for a great cause! Barry - you are a fundraising machine!

Ya Baby!! I do it so that others might not have to go through want my mom did. Thank you!

Event: McLean County Relay for Life fundraiser #5 Date: August 13th, 2017 Venue: Sidewalk outside exit doors of the Villa Park Walmart Address: 900 S. Rte 83 Donation/Money raised: $510.35 Total hours trooped: 8 hours (not including set up and break down of table, and sorting donation money raised) ...

Event: McLean County Relay for Life fundraiser #4 Date: July 16th, 2017 Venue: Sidewalk outside exit doors of the Villa Park Walmart Address: 900 S. Rte 83 Donation/Money raised: $601.86 Total hours trooped: 8 (not including set up and break down of table, and sorting donation money raised) Troopers...

Event: McLean County Relay for Life fundraiser #3 Date: June 25th, 2017 The day after the McLean County Relay for Life Venue: Sidewalk outside exit doors of the Villa Park Walmart Address: 900 S. Rte 83 Donation/Money raised: $476.99 Total hours trooped:8 hours 15 minutes (not including set up and b...