The 2013 calendar at the Cancer Council of Reno County contains a number of fundraising events, and attendance is expected from numerous Kansas residents who wish to support the Kansas-based medical organization. At the beginning of February each year, the Reno Roundup takes place at the Kansas Fairgrounds. For this event, the Chuck Wagon Dinner and an evening of entertainment is accompanied by both a silent auction and a live auction. The proceeds directly assist the Cancer Council.

1. By Dawn Johnson

2. The 2013 calendar at the Cancer Council of
Reno County contains a number of
fundraising events, and attendance is
expected from numerous Kansas residents
who wish to support the Kansas-based
medical organization. At the beginning of
February each year, the Reno Roundup takes
place at the Kansas Fairgrounds. For this
event, the Chuck Wagon Dinner and an
evening of entertainment is accompanied by
both a silent auction and a live auction. The
proceeds directly assist the Cancer Council.

3. The 2013 date has yet to be confirmed for
the Cancer Council’s Starlight Remembrance
event. This event focuses on remembering
and celebrating beloved family members and
friends. The evening concludes with a display
of candle-lit sailboats in downtown
Hutchinson. Additionally, the Cancer Council's
Bag Lady Auction features auctions on
handbags, clutches, cosmetic bags, grocery
bags, golf bags, and many other types of
bags. This springtime event features a
champagne preview, as well as live and silent
auctions.

4. A former executive at the USAA group of
companies, Dawn Johnson currently serves as
the founder and CEO of DMJ Consulting in
San Antonio, Texas. Over the years, she has
actively supported charities in both San
Antonio and Kansas. The Cancer Council of
Reno County is one of several organizations
she has supported.