'Bingo, Bourbon & BBQ' Will Benefit 2 Employees With Rare Cancers

PLEASANTON, CA — A fundraiser scheduled in August will benefit two Pleasanton employees who are battling rare cancers. The Pleasanton Police Officers Association, along with the support of the AFSCME Local 955, are hosting "Bingo, Bourbon & BBQ" to raise money for Kyle Henricksen and Ben Jacobs.

In 2018, Henricksen, who is a police officer, was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer which had metastasized to his stomach lining. Since his diagnosis, he has been undergoing intensive treatment. A GoFundMe page was created to help Henricksen and his family.

Jacobs, who is an employee for the City of Pleasanton Utilities Division, is also undergoing chemotherapy and eventually a marrow transplant after he was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer called myelodysplastic syndrome. A GoFundMe page created for Jacobs and his family was launched in February.

After learning about each devastating diagnosis, employees and community members rallied to support Henricksen and Jacobs, both of whom are married with families.

"Bingo, Bourbon & BBQ" will be held at the Pleasanton Senior Center on Aug. 24. Tickets to the fundraiser can be purchased online.

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