Organ, Eye, & Tissue Donation Awareness Celebrated In Memory Of Kaleb McLaughlin

7-12-23 PioneerDParade PIC 3-1-denoise - The Village Reporter — PHOTOS BY ANNA WOZNIAK THE VILLAGE REPORTER PARADE Celebrations to raise awareness for organ eye and tissue donation were set off Friday with a parade

By: Anna Wozniak
THE VILLAGE REPORTER

Pioneer saw many smiling faces Friday and Saturday as they held events to raise awareness for organ, eye, and tissue donation in honor of the late Kaleb McLaughlin. This included a parade on Friday.

7-12-23 Ride to Remember pic 4-1-denoise - The Village Reporter — RIDE TO REMEMBER The day saw many motorcyclists out supporting the cause and community

Saturday’s events included an 8 a.m. Team Tiffany 5K, a blood drive, silent auction, vendors, craft show, kids bounce houses and face painting until 4 p.m. near the Pioneer Community Center.

7-12-23 Community Fun PIC 5-1-denoise - The Village Reporter — COMMUNITY FUN Saturday morning featured free family friendly activities and vendors near the Pioneer Community Center

At 6 p.m., the community gathered at North Central Local High School to watch some amazing bull riding presented by ProEdge, before a bicycle giveaway started at 8 p.m.

7-12-23 Community Entertainment PIC 6-1-denoise-faceai - The Village Reporter — COMMUNITY ENTERTAINMENT ProEdge presented an exciting bull riding event and they did not disappoint

Then a concert was held before the evening finished off with a round of fireworks, reminding all who attended of those who can continue living due to the selflessness of organ, eye, and tissue donations.