September 2, 2010
Rilee was born on April 29, 2010, by emergency c-section at Grant Regional Health Center. Shortly after birth, she was taken to Mercy Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa. On May 1st, she was then taken to the Children’s Hospital of Iowa City.
Rilee has been diagnosed with Multifocal Lymphangioendotheliomatosis with Thrombocytopenia (MLT), a rare blood vessel disorder that causes bleeding in the stomach and intestines. There are only 4 diagnosed cases in the state of Wisconsin and between 100-150 worldwide. She has had multiple blood and platelet transfusions and will require life long treatment.
The benefit will be Saturday September 11, 2010, at the Youth & Ag Building in Lancaster. A run/walk, auction and lunch are planned. Times TBD. Cash donations can be sent to First National Bank of Platteville, 305 S. Madison Street, Lancaster, WI 53813, attention Rilee Schmidt Benefit. Other donations of goods and services are welcome.
For more information, please contact Nicki Updike at 608-778-3745 or Linda Snider at 608-794-2224.
August 11, 2010
On Saturday, July 31st, Andrew Revels passed away unexpectedly in a boating accident.
Many of you knew Andrew. You knew of his passion for writing and producing his PRTV program. He was outgoing, fun-loving, and had a zest for life.
His motto in life was to “live long, live strong”.
In honor of Andrew, his family and friends are holding a memorial concert on Saturday, August 28th at Sher-Bears on French Island, starting at noon.
Performing live will be T.U.G.G., Sowbelly Bitchhog, The Quick Are The Dead, Ricky Weeth, Journeymen, Adam Palm, Abbey Lane, Neon, GoodTymes and Dan Berger.
In conjunction with the concert, Andrew’s family would like to invite any and all past guests of PRTV to stop by the tent that will be located outside to say a few words about your times with Andy. These will be edited into the final episode of PRTV.
There will be a $10 admission at the door that includes beer, food and all the music. The first 300 people will receive a keepsake “Live Long, Live Strong” bracelet. There will also be door prizes, raffles and more.
For more information, please contact Stacy Johnson at 608-782-3629 or email stacey333johnson@yahoo.com
Every year in the United States, 18,000 children are diagnosed with Type-1 diabetes, and the number is rising. Researchers are getting closer than ever before to a cure!! But research cannot be done without funds. On Saturday, August 28th it’s the Third Annual Racing for Research Fundraiser at Copeland Park starting at noon!
This family event will have live music, clowns, a dunk tank, several race car displays, and a DJ.
There will also be food, beverages, door prizes, fishing for the kids, raffles, auctions and a BIG cash drawing!
100% of the proceeds from this event goes to benefit juvenile diabetes research.
For more information, or to make a donation, please call Terry LaFleur at 608-780-4411.
August 4, 2010
Saturday, September 4th, it’s the annual Ace in the Hole Cornhole Tournament at the Baus Haus!
Registration is at 10:30am, and the competition starts at 11. There are competitive and social divisions for this double elimination tournament and all proceeds benefit the Children’s Miracle Network.
COST IS $25.00 per TEAM
(2 Person Teams)
There will be raffles, food, drinks and prizes!
To Register or for more information, please click here or contact Sara Taggart at 608.779.7718 or slars@acehardware.com
Summer Kennedy was diagnosed in May of 2008 with a brain malformation known as a cavernous angioma. She was told to live her life as normal unless the symptoms came back and to get a MRI every year to see if anything has changed. The next two years went by fast as her three little girls kept her very busy.
Unfortunately on March 10th of this year her symptoms came back and after two weeks in the hospital and one seizure later surgery was inevitable. Summer traveled to Madison by ambulance. When she arrived in Madison her eyesight was very limited and she was virtually paralyzed.
After arriving in Madison and waiting nearly a week for her surgeon to get back in town she had brain surgery on March 26th. She stayed in Madison until April 1st and then was transferred to La Crosse to be closer to her family. Here she started the long road of recovery. Summer spent the next six weeks undergoing physical and occupational therapy to enable her to leave the hospital walking with just a cane.
After 65 days in the hospital Summer has returned to her family. Even though her sight is still very impaired, she is able to walk and is well on the road to recovery.
Due to her rising medical costs, Summer’s family and friends are having a benefit in her honor on Saturday, August 28th from 4pm until Midnight at the Centerville Curling Club in Centerville.
There will be food, raffles, a silent auction children’s games and entertainment.
For more information, please contact Barb Noren at 608-386-6517 or Paula Ziegler at 608-539-2414.
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
April 12, 2010
This year, we’ll be riding for Hunter Nehring of Holmen! Find out all about Hunter here.
