Fundraiser for Viki Morrison
Before the event started, supporters of Viki Morrison and her family gathered outside the Bar in Bancroft.
Bancroft has had a lot of unexpected adversity this year, with the fires earlier in the summer being the most high-profile. But as with any year, there are also less visible and dramatic struggles in motion at the same time.
Viki Morrison is a local mother who is currently battling Langerhans cell histiocytosis, with interstitial lung disease and cystic fibrosis. The has also led to hypertension and heart failure.
Given the severity of her condition, Viki is unable to work to support her family, which is what gives her the most concern. “I need to be here for my kids,” she said, at Saturday’s fundraiser hosted by Kelly Christensen at the Bar in Bancroft.
The event was put together by friend Destiny Gunter, who called Viki “stronger than I am. She’s the strongest woman I know.” Gunter wanted to do something to help Morrison however she could. From there, as is often the case, the idea snowballed. Andrea Call, Tara Nelson, and Nissell Baker started working their magic, and when it was all said and done, all kinds of amazing items were donated to the raffle, including a hand painted guitar, overnight packages for AirBnb’s in Lava Hot Springs, gift certificates, artwork, yard tools, and many other items.
Mike Ackerman, from the Trading Post next door to the Bar, donated food and cooking to the cause, and the street was set up to allow for indoor or outdoor attendance.
For those who were not able to attend the event in person, but who would like to help Viki and her family, you can text or call Destiny Gunter at (208) 220-4804. You can also bring any donations to the Post Office in Bancroft, and leave them c/o Viki Morrison with Pam Barfuss at the counter.
“I want to thank everyone for what they’re doing,” Morrison said. “It means a lot.”
