Doug's Fight Is Our Fight" is the theme of a fundraiser being planned for Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Gap VFW by the family of Doug Arment, a 1993 graduate of Pequea Valley High School, who has esophageal cancer. The event will include a cornhole tournament and an outdoor movie.

Event organizers include Jennette Bahn, who is Doug's sister-in-law. She said the fundraiser is being modeled after activities that the family typically enjoys. "(Doug) loves riding his motorcycle, tending to his flower beds and garden and making memories with family and friends. We (chose) cornhole because it would be a fun, outdoor type of game, and we chose the movie night because we do several outdoor family movies at my sister's house," Bahn said, noting that her oldest sister, Jodi, is married to Doug and her middle sister is Jennifer. "The family goes to (Jennifer's) house to have the outdoor movie nights."

Doug, who works as a fabricator at HC Quality Doors in Intercourse, was diagnosed with aggressive esophageal cancer in late May. He has been married to Jodi for 27 years, and they have three children. He recently began cancer treatments to help fight the disease. "It has already been a difficult journey, but his fight is just starting," said Bahn. She emphasized that all proceeds from the upcoming event will go to Doug's medical bills.

Registration for the tournament will begin at 11 a.m. and play will start at noon in the grove behind the Gap VFW building. Players of all skill levels are welcome, and the top three teams will win cash prizes.

"We will have four games in a round robin (format) and double elimination after that," explained Bahn. "Each team is guaranteed to play at least six games." She noted that Ken Smith, owner of Berks County Cornhole, will supply the boards and bags and oversee the tournament.

Concessions will be open throughout the day offering lunch, dinner and snack items, including Bricker's Famous French Fries.

All teams that register to play in the cornhole tournament by Saturday, Aug. 17, will be entered to win an exclusive preregistration prize basket that includes a set of pickleball paddles and pickleballs; two Yeti Rambler tumblers; and gift cards to Starbucks, Panera Bread and Subway. "Only teams that preregister will enter to win, although anyone can register for the tournament up until the event starts on Aug. 24," noted Bahn.

Teams can preregister for the cornhole tournament by emailing dougsfightisourfight@gmail.com or by visiting http://www.scoreholio.com, choosing "Find a Tournament," selecting cornhole and then searching for "Doug's Fight Is Our Fight Tournament Against Cancer."

Those who attend the event will also have an opportunity to win prizes, including a 55-inch smart television, a six-piece cordless tool set, handbags and gift cards. Winners will be chosen through a random drawing following the tournament.

The event will conclude at dusk - approximately 7:45 p.m. - with the screening of "Kung Fu Panda." Concessions will also be open during the movie. Tickets for the movie can be purchased in advance by emailing dougsfightisourfight@gmail.com.

There will be informational tables about the family and esophageal cancer at the event. "As long as (Doug) is up to it, he will be there," Bahn added.

Community members are invited to attend the fundraiser even if they are not part of the tournament. "They can come for a chance to win prizes. We will have 100 gift items (to win)," said Bahn. "Or they could just come for the movie. They can come to any of it or all of it."

The VFW is located at 4988 Lincoln Highway, Gap. For complete details, visit the Facebook event page "Cornhole Tournament & Outdoor Movie Benefit."