Iola Pharmacy is pulling some weight to help the Mothers of Miracles raise money for the special-needs access playground — 110 pounds to be exact.
It’s hard to miss the larger-than-life pumpkin sitting in front of the counter at the pharmacy. They are selling tickets for a drawing for the pumpkin, $1 each, and will pull the winning ticket on Oct. 26.
Daryl and Judy Westerman have two large pumpkin patches at their home in Piqua, and donated their largest pumpkin for the drawing. They grow the pumpkins as a hobby, Judy said, and this year she and her husband “competed” to see who could grow the largest.
“He had the largest this year, mine was only 93 pounds,” Judy laughed.
Iola Pharmacy will be matching the money raised up to $500. The pumpkin will be delivered to the winner following the drawing.
Additionally, the pharmacy is desginating a massage for fundraising efforts. Through October, for free-will donations, donors can have a 10-minute massage in the chair.
All of the proceeds go toward the special-needs access playground as well.
