The Circus Saints and Sinners recently presented a check for $15,500 to Jamie’s Warriors, a Wheeling-based nonprofit that raises money for and educates people about colon cancer awareness.
Jamie’s Warriors is named after the late Jamie Orth, a Wheeling resident who battled colon cancer for four years before she died in 2018 at age 31. She is the daughter of Thomas Orth and Jody Usenick of Wheeling.
Usenick, who serves as the organization’s president, said the donation represents the single-largest amount ever given to the group and will go toward funding its patient support efforts.
“This is the most we’ve ever received at any one time,” said Usenick. “We will use the funds to continue helping raise awareness and help offset the costs of treatment and travel for colon cancer patients. We’re very grateful to the Circus Saints and Sinners.”
Circus Saints and Sinners Vice President Corey Albers said the funds were generated from the club’s 23rd Annual Charity Golf Scramble presented by Gumby’s / Geno’s.
“We’ve been holding the golf scramble for 23 years and it has become one of our signature events,” said Albers. “Well over 100 golfers register each year. Their support and the support of several major corporate sponsors, including our presenting sponsor, Gumby’s Cigarette and Beer World and Geno’s Play Grounds make it possible for us to make a significant five-figure donation annually.”
