WCGCC

West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition

Joi Sanders

Bikers Battling Cancer – 2022

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride the great rivers of the United States?

Obviously, I cannot ride them all. Though this year I will follow northern rivers west across the United States and then come back along southern rivers as I raise money for the West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition.

Northern Route: June 6th Beginning where Chesapeake Bay joins the Atlantic, I will follow the Susquehanna to its source before dropping down to Pittsburgh to pick up the Ohio. Then on to the Mississippi and up the Missouri to its source. Crossing the Rockies, I will follow the path of the Clearwater River through Idaho to where it joins the Columbia before continuing to the Pacific.

Southern Route: Dropping south to where the Colorado River enters Mexico at Yuma, AZ to follow it to its source in central Colorado. After that I will drop down to the Arkansas and across the plains to the Mississippi. Then north again to the Ohio before tracking the Tennessee River into Alabama and home, June 26th.

People continue to contract cancer, and the need never ends. Please help by supporting the West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition as they assist people in meeting their daily needs.

People continue to contract cancer, and the need never ends. Please help by supporting the West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition as they assist people in meeting their daily needs.

Visit our webpage at https://bikersbattlingcancer.org/ to donate and follow me during the ride. I will use the website to place updates via a blog. Visit the site and click on the donate button and read some of the posts on the blog from last year.

You can also follow Bikers Battling Cancer on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bikersbattlingcancer

Help us help those with cancer, and I invite you to join me in prayer for those with cancer as I ride June 6-26th.

Thank you for all your support!

Stephen Wilson

170 White Oak Trail

Cataula, GA 31804

706-593-3407

bikersbattlingcancer.org

River Ride For Those With Cancer

Returning mail address:

WCGCC

c/o Bikers Battling Cancer

633 19th Street, Suite B

Columbus, GA 31901

OR VISIT

www.wcgcc.org/bbc

Make all checks payable to “WCGCC”

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Contact phone #: __________________________________________________________

Contact Email: ____________________________________________________________

Donation of: $_________________

Please remember the following people in your prayers who have or have had cancer

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Intern of the Quarter

Alana Robinson is currently a first-year graduate student studying Criminal Justice obtaining her Masters degree in Applied Social Sciences at Florida A&M University. May of 2021 attending the University of West Georgia, she walked across the stage proudly with her Bachelors of Science in Criminology with a certificate in Forensic Science.  She knew it was her passion to become an forensic pathologist/analyst working for the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). By being involved on and off campus, that dream will become reality for her one day. Throughout the summer, she has given back her time to the community by working and volunteering with WCGCC and partaking in events and social gatherings. After receiving her Masters, she has plans on working with the Midland, Georgia very own Georgia Bureau of Investigations. 

Volunteer of the Quarter

Wanda Alexander Rutledge was born in Columbus, Georgia to the late Mr. Walker and Mrs. Ruby Alexander. She is six of seven children. Wanda has a rich and varied educational background to include graduating from William H. Spencer High School in 1966. She did further studies at Columbus College, now Columbus State University and TIC University. She is the recipient of many honors, certificates and awards. On numerous occasions she has been guest speaker, seminar and workshop leader at schools, community events, churches and other various events.

Wanda is a member of Greater St. Mark A.M.E. Church where she has served in many capacities and organizations. She served as Youth Director for many years and is presently a Steward, Missionary and Stewardess. She is employed by Kinetic Credit Union where she is presently the Community Relations Vice President. Wanda is a Certified Trainer for Achieving Service Excellence and for Coaching for Service Excellence.

Wanda serves on the Mayor’s Commission for Unity, Diversity, and Prosperity, the Board of Directors of The Literacy Alliance, and the West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition. Wanda currently serves on the Paint the Town Pink Campaigns for WCGCC.

Wanda is married to Al Rutledge and they have two sons: Al Rutledge, Jr. and Andre K. Rutledge, both graduates of Albany State University. She has three wonderful grandchildren, Alexis, Kenyon and Braydon. She has five god children: LaJuanda Arrington, Cherie (Marco) Howard Elcock, Wilbert Williams, II, Gavin Scott and Vincente Andrews.

How long have you been involved with WCGCC?

I’m not sure how long I’ve been involved but a mighty long time, it seems.  The first PTTP (Paint The Town Pink), I believe was at Ashley Furniture and I was involved then.

Why did you get involved with WCGCC and what is your role?

I got involved with WCGCC because of the current President/ CEO.  My role as a Board Member is to support the staff in whatever the needs are to the best of my ability. On PTTP, you probably already know the things I do with that…..lead my team, handle registration, secure sponsorships, and assist where needed.

Special Interest- What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

 I enjoy helping people and it’s as simple as that.  I enjoy traveling (not able to now), reading, cooking and eating.  I enjoy the theater as well.

How would you best describe the WCGCC?

WCGCC is an organization that is supportive in many ways to the people who are survivors and/or going through their cancer journey.  One thing that stands out is its ability to improve the quality of life for cancer patients, survivors through its educational programs, free screenings and assistance with everyday needs (such as assistance with paying utilities, or transportation to appointments) through the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Program.

Helping Hands

Volunteering

Want to help others but don’t know how to become a volunteer? WCGCC works with many different organizations in the community. As a non-profit organization, donating or volunteering your time is what keeps us going. As a volunteer you will have the chance to either work with us in the field of educating others or working in the office for daily operations with flexible hours. In order to volunteer, contact WCGCC and submit an application, sign a HIPPA and a confidentiality agreement form, as the privacy of our patients are very important to us.

Internships

The perfect opportunity if interested in Public Health or Non-Profit organization, is to intern at WCGCC. We provide excellent off campus education for working directly with people in the community through educating or fund development and grant writing. In the past few years WCGCC has worked closely with students enrolled in the undergraduate Health Science Program at Columbus State University, and graduate students from Mercer University, Medical Students from Medical College of Georgia, and Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.