Upcoming event to benefit Pat Ramsay

PONDERAY — After giving of herself to the community for many years, Pat Ramsay is asking friends and neighbors for help. Saturday, Sept. 10, advocates are holding a benefit at the Ponderay Event Center, 401 Bonner Mall Way, to raise funds for her medical treatment.

Ramsay was raised in Naples and attended school there as well as in Bonners Ferry. She has spearheaded numerous benefits in Bonner, Boundary and Kootenai Counties, helping to raise money for others. Pat has also supported Turkey Bowling to raise money for Toys for Tots.

During her time working at the Tam O’Shanter, she also helped with adopting at least one family each Christmas.

“With the help of the good people of The Tam,” she said, “the number of families adopted each year grew.”

Pat is now facing her own battle with esophagus cancer. As medical costs build, she needs people in the community to step up and help so she can focus on spending her time with Butch, her husband of 51 years, their children, grandchildren, family and friends.

The benefit menu includes pulled pork, potato salad and baked beans. Afterward, Jeff Sater will lead the live auction. Those with items to donate for the auction should call 255-2603 or drop them off at Hideaway Lounge, 300 Bonner Mall Way, Ponderay.

Please come out Saturday, Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. for a benefit dinner and live auction at the Ponderay Event Center. Enjoy the company of friends while giving back to a member of the community who has helped so many others over the years.