July 23, 2010
It’s that time again!
Saturday, September 4th at the Onalaska Aquatic Center from 10am until 2pm, it’s the 4th Annual Diggity Dog Dip fundraiser! It’s an incredible day of doggy fun as your dogs get the run of the pool to swim and play!
It only costs $10 per dog for the dip,($5 for each additional dog from the same family) and donations are welcome!
All of the proceeds for this event go to the Coulee Region Humane Society and the Onalaska Park and Recreational Department
For all of the details and requirements, please click here.
Michael Elliott passed away unexpectedly back in May. He is survived by his wife, Krista, and their 3 year old daughter, Jessa.
Mike was a volunteer firefighter for the Stoddard Bergen Fire Department for 12 years and dedicated his life to the service of others.
His family and friends are holding a benefit in his honor on Saturday, July 31st at the Stoddard Village Park in Shelter A from 11am until ?
There will be a poker run, a Chinese raffle, a horseshoe tournament, food, beer, music and more.
All proceeds from the event will go directly to Mike’s wife and daughter. For more information or to donate, please contact Lori Furman at 608-457-2637, or Brian McClellan at 608-457-2588.
July 12, 2010
Back in January, Kerry Daily Pierce was diagnosed with a brain tumor. She underwent surgery recently and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. Due to her rising medical costs and other expenses, Kerry’s friends and family are having a rummage sale and a benefit for Kerry!
The rummage sale is Saturday, July 24th from 9am until 2pm at Copeland Park. There will be jewelery, candles, furniture, crafts and plenty of miscellaneous items for sale, and refreshments will be available. Look for the orange and yellow balloons at Copeland Park!
The benefit takes place Saturday, July 31st from 2pm until 7pm at the Double Deuce on French Island. There will be food, a silent auction, a raffle, and much more!
For more information, click here!
July 9, 2010
Baby Connor was born 15 weeks premature on December 10th, 2009. Ten days later, he was airlifted to St. Mary’s in Rochester where he stayed for the following three months. While at St. Mary’s, little Connor managed to survive heart surgery, a paralyzed vocal cord, and multiple blood transfusions.
Due to the rising medical costs and loss of work, Connor’s family and friends are holding a benefit on Sunday, August 1st from noon until 6pm at the American Legion in Holmen. There will be auction items and also a raffle for prizes.
For more information on baby Connor, please visit babyconnor.org
Monetary donations for the family can be sent to:
Connor Schlosser Fund
Coulee Bank
1516 Losey Blvd
La Crosse, WI 54601
May 25, 2010
On Saturday, June 5th there will be a benefit for Cindy Swiggum at All-Star Lanes in La Crosse starting at noon.
There will be raffles for a Flat screen TV and other prizes, a silent auction, a Texas Hold-Em tournament ($20 buy in), a bake sale, live music from The Sweet Nothings and children’s activities.
Monetary donations can be made to the Cindy Swiggum Benefit at any State Bank Location or contact:
Stacey Bartels
16001 Holiday Road
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 343-1122
slsamayasmist@yahoo.com
May 5, 2010
Andrew Peterson, an officer for the Mauston Police Department, passed away unexpectedly due to heart complications at the age of 29. Andy was a seven year veteran for the department and was a marksman on the Juneau County Special Tactics and Response Team. Andy was an avid and accomplished outdoors-man whose passion was training his beloved English Pointers for bird hunting.
Andy leaves behind his wife Myriah and three small children Mackena, Brekk, and Haakon.
His family and friends are holding a benefit in his honor on Saturday, May 22nd at Castle Rock Golf Course.
There will be raffles, door prizes, drawings, an auction, live music, food from the Mauston Fire Department, kids activities and more.
A fund-raising golf tournament is also planned. It will be $75 per person and includes 18 holes with cart and meal. Please call 608-847-4658 for tee time.
For more information on the benefit or to donate, please contact Angie by phone at 608-547-8835 or by email at angieskiles@yahoo.com
April 12, 2010
This year, we’ll be riding for Hunter Nehring of Holmen! Find out all about Hunter here.
March 29, 2010
Nevaeh was born December 29, 2009 with a rare group of birth defects called VACTERL Association. These defects can affect multiple systems, including the heart, vertebrae and kidneys.
Nevaeh has been in St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester since the day after she was born where she had heart surgery on January 4th. She has been battling complications ever since.
There will be a benefit for Nevaeh and her family at the Coon Valley Village Hall on Saturday, April 10th from 2pm until 10pm.
There will be a silent auction, games and activities for the kids, a pie auction and a meatball and lefse dinner from 4-8pm.
Monetary Donations can be sent to:
River Bank
Attention: Nevaeh Marsh Fund
4401 Mormon Coulee Rd
LaCrosse, WI 54601
To learn more about Nevaeh and to follow her progress, please click here.
November 12, 2009
26-year-old Shannon Runkle of La Crosse was tragically taken from her family in late October. However, Shannon’s death has given the gift of life to many through organ donation.
Her lungs were a perfect match for a gentleman on a waiting list, while one of her kidneys was a perfect match for another man on a waiting list.
Her pancreas and other kidney went to a woman who was fighting Diabetes and was without hope. Shannon’s liver was also a perfect match for another gentleman on a waiting list.
In death, Shannon has saved four others. Her family has set up the “Shannon Runkle Memorial Fund” in her memory and ask that donations be made at any area Wells Fargo, care of the “Shannon Runkle Memorial Fund”.
September 2, 2009
There will be a benefit on Saturday, September 19th for Cindi Sandvick who back in May was involved in a motorcycle accident during a charity motorcycle ride. The benefit is taking place at the Onalaska American Legion Post 336 located at 731 Sand Lake Road in Onalaska and goes from 2-11pm.
Kids events will start at 2 followed by a live and silent auction, bake sale, food and refreshments.
Entertainment will Breadman DJ Service from 4-7pm and Monkey Wrench from 8-11pm.
Donations can be mailed to:
The Cindi Sandvick Fund
c/o Coulee Bank
P.O. Box 845
La Crosse, WI. 54602
