By Erica Thomas, managing editor
TRUSSVILLE — Downtown Trussville is a little brighter this September after yellow bows were hung along Main Street. The yellow bows were placed on buildings and poles in honor of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month.
Miss Iron City Makenzie Ward, a Trussville resident, hung the bows. She is doing her part to raise awareness of her social impact initiative, Gold Rush.
The initiative is all about funding and bringing awareness to pediatric cancer and research. Her inspiration came from a childhood friend who battled cancer when they were both very young.
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Ward will also host the 2nd Annual Father~Daughter Royal Princess Ball on Sept. 29. Tickets are $50 and the event will be held at Mathews Manor in Springville. Lunch will be served, along with live entertainment and a princess meet-and-greet. Proceeds will go directly to Children’s of Alabama.
