The Cancer Association of Darke County...
Christmas Poinsettia Fundraiser Program 2011 Kicks Off!  
November  15, 2011 

Poinsettias are a Christmas tradition and were first introduced to the United States in 1825 by Joel Roberts Poinsett.  They have been bred over the years to bring you today’s compact well branched plants with new stunning colors.  Four color choices are being offered for sale by the Cancer Association of Darke County.  Jingle Bells is a wonderful red with large splashes of pink through the colorful bracts.  Also available will be the traditional colors of pink, red and white. 

100% of money made from their fundraisers stays in Darke County to provide services to any Darke County resident who is diagnosed with cancer.  Services can begin on the first day you contact them.  During the cancer patient and their families difficult time the Cancer Association of Darke County , picks up after insurance and other benefits,  to provide or help with transportation, medications, wigs or hairpieces, nutritional supplements, monthly support meetings, and many other expenses.  

This year the Cancer Association of Darke County is joining up with Star Greenhouses, Inc. to bring  you  poinsettias that are grown right here in Darke County at their greenhouses located 14 miles north of Greenville, OH  on US Route 127.  We would like to mention that Star Greenhouses is a family run business that has been operating since 1996 and is owned by Mark & Donna DeMange.   Their son Eric has been a part of the business since they began and in 2009 his wife Jennifer also joined the business full time.  They say they are proud to help local non-profit groups raise money to make a difference in so many ways, for so many people.   

Please help the Cancer Association of Darke County by purchasing poinsettias this year.   Call for information at 937-548-9960.  Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday’s 9am-12:00, 1:00pm-4:30pm.