Editor, Gazette-Journal:

A special thank you goes out to the friends, churches and business owners for the gifts and services they provided to our Bluegrass Family Day & Fly-In at the Middle Peninsula Regional Airport, to benefit the American Cancer Society and the Lower King & Queen Fire-EMS.

We have had many compliments on how great the event was and how everyone enjoyed it. Each person has a unique story about how cancer has affected their life personally or through a relative or friend. Despite its penetration in our lives, the battle against cancer goes on. Through your generosity, the gift you gave helped to raise money that will be donated to the American Cancer Society and the Lower King & Queen Fire-EMS in loving memory of Mary Ann Clements and all who lost the battle to this horrible disease, and in honor of those who are survivors.

The 2013 Bluegrass Family Day & Fly-In was a tremendous success. As of today, we have raised over $12,500 and donations a...