Hawkeyes tailgate party fundraiser to fight pancreatic cancer on Saturday

ELDRIDGE, Iowa (KWQC) – The Ohl Strong Foundation will host its 9th Annual Tailgate Party on Saturday, October 5th starting at 11am at the Tradition Event Center in Eldridge, Iowa.

The purpose of this event is to raise funds and awareness for pancreatic cancer patients in the greater Quad Cities area. It's a wonderful opportunity to support a worthwhile cause while enjoying a day of fun

• A traditional Iowa Hawkeye tailgate party setting and atmosphere for the Iowa vs. Ohio State game
• Grilling
• Raffle baskets
• Silent auctions
• Hawkeye football

For supporters who would like to order merchandise to commemorate and raise awareness of the Tailgate event, please click here.

Further information on accessing support for families and patients can be found here.

Each year, patients and their families in our community are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, including the late Dr. Brent Ohl. Originally from the Quad Cities, he earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Iowa in 1994 and moved back to the area in 2000 to live and practice anesthesiology in western Illinois at UnityPoint Health – Trinity.

His wife, Peggy, received a Ph.D. in his honor through the Trinity Health Foundation. Brent Ohl Strong Pancreatic Cancer Support & Awareness Endowment Fund established.

More information about the foundation and its mission can be found on the website here.

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