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7/23/2014 12:00:00 AM CENTRAL
Updated: 7/28/2014 3:09:03 PM CENTRAL
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Flamingo Flocking Coming to Fergus Falls to Raise Money for Cancer Care & Research Center

Lake Region Healthcare challenges community to raise money for cancer care

(FERGUS FALLS, Minn.) Lake Region Healthcare (LRH) has created the Take A Stand Against Cancer Flamingo Flocking event to raise money for the Cancer Care & Research Center as part of the PRCA Rodeo Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night on Sat., Aug. 9. The flocking will begin July 28 and run until the day of the rodeo.

Two flocks of 25 lawn flamingos will be placed in selected lawns in Fergus Falls. In order to remove the flamingos, residents will be asked to donate to the Lake Region Healthcare Foundation for the Cancer Care & Research Center. Residents can also make a donation in order to choose the next lawn for the flock to visit.

We wanted to create a unique way to raise money and awareness for cancer care while sticking to the ‘Tough Enough to Wear Pink’ theme for the rodeo and what’s more unique than a flock of flamingos?” Larry Schulz, President & CEO of LRH, said. “We hope the community has fun with it and is eager to flock their family and friends, all while helping a great cause,” Schulz added.

LRH staff and volunteers will be moving the flamingos from lawn to lawn during the event. They would like to keep the flocking in the Fergus Falls vicinity. Residents may also purchase insurance if they wish to protect their lawn from a surprise flocking. Those interested in participating are encouraged to call the Foundation at 218.736.8193, visit www.lrhc.org or email foundation@lrhc.org.

"We will also be selling clothing and merchandise with the Take A Stand Against Cancer flamingo theme at the hospital gift shop and at rodeo,” Schulz said. “Our goal is to have the whole city in pink and taking a stand against cancer alongside the flamingos.”

For more information on the Take A Stand Against Cancer flamingo flocking or rodeo night, please visit www.lrhc.org

About Lake Region Healthcare

Lake Region Healthcare is living out its vision to be Minnesota's preeminent regional healthcare partner. With over 70 physicians and over 850 employees, its team is dedicated to serving its patients and community with integrity, teamwork, compassion and excellence. For more information about Lake Region Healthcare, visit www.lrhc.org

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