Community comes together to help one of our own, Cody Grissom
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On Sunday, October 1, 2023, our community showed up in droves to help show support and raise money to help Cody Grissom, 27, a life long resident of South Marion county. Cody is a young husband and father of a 6 month old, adorable little girl, Reagan. Approximately three months ago, Cody was diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon cancer, which is rare at his young age. Cody diagnosis has left the family with mounting debt and has changed plans for their future.
The benefit started at noon and continued throughout the day at Licciardello Farm at 1800 SE 160th St, in Summerfield, with plenty to keep the large crowd busy and entertained. The much anticipated Corn Hole Tournament started at 2:00 PM. A BBQ plate with Brisket or Chicken was available for $20 a meal, there was a Dunk Tank, a Bounce House, raffles, an auction, there was prayer, and laughter, and a ton of hope.
The next benefit for Cody Grissom is a Poker Run on Saturday, October 14, 2023 starting at Pirats Oasis at 19240 SE HWY 42 in Weirsdale. The route is through the woods and offers some fantastic scenery. There will be an auction, a 50/50 drawing and a benefit dinner to follow at Krazy 8s. Rain or shine, they will ride! Kick stands up at 10:40 AM. Since Cody’s diagnoses a lot has changed for him, his wife Kaytlyn and their family, they continue to fight for Cody, in any and every way possible, they are Grissom Strong!
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Helping Our Own
Friends and family of Cody Grissom hosted at benefit at Licciardello Farm in Summerfield.
Odhem And His Human Come
Jason Stephan, along with Odhem, came to Licciardello Farm in Summerfield to support Cody Grissom and his family at the fun filled, family friendly benefit.
Bounce House Fun
Ember Oglesby and her son, Jeter Field enjoy the Bounce House, on Sunday, October 1, 2023.
Well Wishes From Friends And Family
Cody Grissom, seated, gets well wishes from friends, (from left) Joe and Mary Palm as his father James looks on at a benefit for Cody. He was diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer three months ago at the age of 27.
Helping A Local Family Overcome Obstacles
Rebecca Montgomery and Zoey Betz show off some of the raffle items at the Cody Grissom Benefit on Sunday, October 1, 2023. The drawing was held at 4:30 PM, with the Auction immediately following.
