MHS employees donate Jeans Day money to Derrik’s Ride

Pictured from left are: Harold Courtois, MHS CEO; Beth Bryson, MHS employee; Haley Jones, EOC committee member; Michelle McClanahan, EOC committee member; Rhonda Schmid, EOC committee member; and Murphy. *Photo courtesy MHS*

ABILENE — Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) recently wore blue jeans at work for another Jeans Day fundraiser.

Employees who make a donation of at least $5 are allowed to wear blue jeans on the last Friday of the month.

A total donation of $235 was presented to Tori Murphy, organizer of Derrik’s Ride. Derrik’s Ride is an event to help in the fight against childhood cancer, which features a poker run, bike show, cornhole tournament, dinner, auction, music, and more. This year’s event will be Sept. 14. For more information, search “Derrik’s Ride” on Facebook or call 785-280-3178.

The day was organized by the MHS Employer of Choice (EOC) committee.

Since September 2017, MHS employees have donated $5,904.75 to various organizations in Dickinson County.