The Rock Foundation

On Oct. 16, 2011 Jake Scott was diagnosed with Testicular Cancer. Jake has had a series of surgeries, the most recent removing his lymph nodes on his right side.

Due to the new Health Care Laws, and Jake turning 26 years old on Nov. 2, 2011, his health insurance ended on Dec. 31, 2011. Since Jake is unable to secure private health insurance he will need to pay for Cobra insurance. As you may know, Cobra insurance is very expensive. In addition to the extra insurance costs, lost wages and other out of pocket medical needs, there is going to be a financial burden for Jake for at least the next two years.

There will be a benefit for Jake on Friday, March 3rd at All Star Lanes starting at 6pm. There will be live auctions, a Texas Hold ‘em tournament, ring toss, raffles, tip boards, music and much more!

There will be a $5 donation to get in. It includes admission, food, a chance to spin the wheel for a prize, and music!

Donations can be sent to:

Jake’s Cancer Benefit
C/O Citizen’s State Bank
PO Box 219
La Crosse, WI 54601

The funds that his family raises will help to ease the financial stress and allow him to fully focus on his recovery. We are hopeful you will be able to help our cause by making a donation.

For more info, please visit the event’s Facebook page.

Tanya Urbanek is suffering from Glioblastoma Multiforme(brain cancer) that is incurable. She had her first surgery at the end of November to have the tumor removed, however, her tumor is back and the doctors say she only has 2-6 months to live. Since her first surgery she has been in and out of the hospital due to her illness.

Her family is currently planning a benefit on Feb. 25th at The American Legion in Black River Falls. There will be silent auctions, a gun raffle, food, and music.

All proceeds from the benefit will go to aid in her medical bills, funeral costs and then college funds for her children. There is an account set up at CCU in Black River Falls under her name for donations.

For more information, please visit the event’s Facebook page.

Victor Schlafer, a bartender at John’s Bar in downtown La Crosse, was brutally stabbed back in December while breaking up an altercation inside the bar. Luckily, Vic survived his dire injuries, but required an emergency surgery and a long hospital stay before he was back on his feet.

Due to his large hospital bills and his inability to work, John’s Bar will be holding a benefit for Vic on Sunday, February 5th starting at noon. There will be live music from  the Brown Palm Band, Mr. Blink, and Ship of Fools. Plus, many raffles, tip boards, and drawings. 

Cost is $5 at the door and all are welcome.

For more info, please visit the event’s Facebook page.

On February 8, 2010, Cory Allhiser died tragically in a snowmobile accident. He left behind 2 children, a unborn baby and a fiance

This year will be the 3rd Annual Cory Allhiser Memorial Ride in Honorary Memory of David Fretty. David was riding his motorcycle July 7th, 2011 in Rochester, MN when he was struck by a drunk driver. The family was faced with a difficult decision to send David to a care facility in Minneapolis that could better care for him during his coma. They endured traveling back and forth for nearly 3 months before David succumbed to his injuries on October 25th, 2011 leaving behind a daughter named Mariah who had only turned 1 year old 5 days before her daddy’s accident. The story doesn’t end there. David’s step father, Jim, who works 2 jobs to support his wife and her children, took David’s mother, Diane, to Chicago to be with her family during Thanksgiving to help her ease her mind over the death of her son. While in Chicago, Jim fell and shattered his hip, requiring immediate surgery in Chicago. While in the hospital, Diane was running errands and was brutally rear ended totaling out there car, luckily, her injuries were not serious. They had to hire a driver to take Jim back to Minnesota after his surgery and Diane had to fly back. Now Jim is out of work for a few months to recover. This family is going through their toughest time and we are focused on helping them take off some of the burden of the death of their child, loss of their car and the loss of their income while Jim recovers but the main thing is we would like to make sure this little girl is taken care of in their time of need.

The event will start Feb. 18th, 2012 around 10:00am starting in Austin, MN and the ride will end at the River oaks Golf Club in Ausitin, MN with many stops along the way. People who do not have vehicles are encouraged to follow the action in a vehicle. Anyone can ride for free but in order to receive a shirt, game entries and door prizes, you must make a $25.00 or higher donation($20 online). After the ride, we will all gather for music, games, auctions, raffles, food and friends .

Please check out the links below and if you know anyone that would like to donate cash or would like to purchase memorial items to help us.

Memorial Website

Facebook Benefit page

Facebook Memorial ride page

Facebook memorial page

Tyson and Randina were married on September 17th , 2005. Five years later in May 2010 they had a baby boy-Walker! Now just one and a half years later, at 30 years old, Randina received a call from her doctor confirming that she has Breast Cancer- Stage 3 Intermediate Ductal Carcinoma.

On November 22, 2011 Randina had bilateral mastectomy and right axillary dissection, which is followed by chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

To help offset her rising medical costs, her friends and family are holding a benefit for Randina on January 28th from noon until 3pm at The Log Cabin in Bangor

There will be a live auction, a silent auction, a shave-a-thon, raffles, and more.

If you are interested in donating a meal(frozen or gift certificate) for the family you may drop off  or sign up for a later date at Expressions. Contact 608-486-4000 for details.

To make a pledge for the shave-a-thon please contact Amanda Hundt at 608-486-4000 or Heather Reed at 608-486-1311

Also, monetary donations can be dropped off or mailed to any of the following:

Farmer State Bank

PO Box 69

1606 Commercial St.
Bangor, WI 54614

or

First National Bank of Bangor
PO Box 129
1798 Commercial St.
Bangor, WI 54614

If you are interested in donating an item(s) to be raffled please contact Amanda Hundt at 608-486-4000 or Heather Reed at 608-486-1311

Back in May, a tornado ripped through the south side of town and damaged Jennifer and Michael Mysliweic’s home. The day before the tornado, Jennifer found out that she had stage 3 breast cancer. She went through 7 chemo treatments, but still had to have a full double mastectomy with auxiliary lymph node removal.

Sadly, the family’s insurance won’t cover much of the damage done by the tornado. Du…e to the family’s rising repair and medical costs, this year’s Bernie Mysliwiec memorial fundraiser will be giving it’s donations to Jennifer and her family.

The 9th annual Scotch Doubles Bowling Tournament will be on New Year’s Eve at Pla-Mor Lanes in memory of Bernie Mysliwiec. It starts at 9pm and there’s a $50 entry fee per team that includes your bowling, food, drinks and prizes! 1st place team will get $100.

You can sign up at Pla-More Lanes or call 784-3043. Entry in the tournament must be made by 12/30.

For more information, please call 781-1289.

This past July, Tina Trueblood suffered a brain aneurysm.  She had surgery, hoping that her medical problems would come to an end.  Unfortunately, Tina was informed she would be having the surgery again because it did not work the first time.  There is a 50% chance that Tina could end up permanently disabled after her surgery.  Tina is a La Crosse resident and is currently unable to work due to her illness.

Her family and friends are holding a benefit for Tina on December 10th at “Bottoms Up” starting at 2pm.

There will be a pool tournament, live music from Lisa Urban, food, raffles, prizes and much more!

Raffles for cash prizes will be sold at the door, $2 per ticket or 3 for $5!

For more information, please visit the event’s Facebook page!

7 Rivers Wrestling is “Wrestling for a Reason” on Saturday, December 10th at Champions Riverside Resort Bar and Grill in Galesville(formally Rivers Edge).

Join them for two separate shows! The first show will be for the family and tickets are $3 per person.

The second show will be a 21+, starts at 9pm and will cost only $5 per person at the door!

Tim was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor on September 24th that will hopefully be found to be benign.

Tim and his wife Sue have been married for seventeen years and have two children, Shelbi(16) and Colt(13).

Tim is an avid NASCAR and football fan and has been a H.O.G. Chapter member since he got out of the military in 1984. Tim is a union journeyman for the Finishers(local #681 AFLCIO painters and allied trades).

Because the tumor is inoperable and because of its size, Tim has been undergoing extensive radiation treatment on a daily basis. These treatments make it impossible for Tim to work, and the side effects are extremely difficult.

Saturday, December 3rd, there will be a benefit for Tim at The American Legion in Holmen starting at 2pm.
There will be raffles, auctions, food and beverages, a D.J. and more…Donations accepted at the door.

Donations can be mailed to:

Associated Bank Onalaska
C/O Tim Carlson Benefit
90 127 Sand Lake Rd
Onalaska, WI 54650

The 2011 Pins for Pets fundraiser for the Coulee Region Humane Society will be on Saturday, October 22nd at All Star Lanes in La Crosse.

Form a team of 4-5 players and raise donations to make a difference in the lives of local pets! Registration is $25 per bowler through October 20th and $30 per bowler after the 20th.

There will be awards for the best individual and team costumes, music, raffles, games and prizes.

For more information and to register for the Pins for Pets event, please click here.