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Rebecca Barringer and Monique Misner accept a $3,585.00 donation to the Friends of Bassett in support of Bassett Medical Center’s Cancer Center patient services from Fly Creek Cider Mill owner Bill Michaels. (Photo provided)

Cider Mill Raises $3,585 for Local Cancer Support

FLY CREEK—Fly Creek Cider Mill and Orchard reported its most successful Big Squeeze Day yet, raising $3,585.00 in support of patient services at Bassett Medical Center’s Cancer Center. The funds were donated to the Friends of Bassett and will directly aid cancer patient support services.

“We were so very happy to surpass last year’s record-breaking fundraiser with this year’s Big Squeeze Day supporting Bassett Healthcare,” said Bill Michaels, owner of the mill. “The weather was fantastic, and we sold over 360 gallons of fresh sweet cider, with all proceeds going to Bassett. We thank our many visitors who came out to purchase our cider and support our mission and community.”

Held at the peak of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Big Squeeze Day also featured a partnership with the Cancer Services Program, which provided valuable information on early detection and available community resources. Fly Creek Cider Mill and Orchard is proud to support critical local healthcare initiatives while sharing its award-winning cider with the community, Michaels said.

The Fly Creek Cider Mill and Orchard, 288 Goose Street, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Sunday, December 21.

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