MONROE — Val Johnson, with Woodford State Bank, has accepted the challenge for the month of October to be a “Big Wig” for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. 

The Komen Foundation raises funds to help local women and men impacted by breast cancer. The funds raised will be used for health services and educational programs, and will support research to find the cures for breast cancer. 

Through this program, 75% of funds raised remain in our local communities to help fund local breast cancer initiatives. Teresa Joranlien with Hawk’s Mill is on the Komen Foundation board. Johnson has agreed to help raise $5,000 for the month of October. Adam Scheidegger has also taken the challenge to raise $5,000 for the month of October.

How can you help? 

Komen Foundation donation jars have been placed around the area and donations can be put into the jars through the month of October.  

Ribbons can be purchased at the following places: Woodford State Bank — Monroe, Greenwoods State Bank — Monticello, or Wisconsin Bank & Trust.

Purchase an ornament at Image Boutique throughout October.

A Sip & Shop event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at Image Boutique, 128 W 8th St, Monroe.

A pie sale will be held at all Woodford State Bank locations Friday, Oct. 25.

A Silent Auction is planned for Thursday, Oct. 31 at Woodford State Bank — Monroe. Drop off any baskets by Oct. 28. 

Make monetary donations by visiting: http://bit.do/BigWigVal or  http://bit.do/BigWigAdam.