Posts by Brian Simpson
Hope For Holland
Young Holland was diagnosed with a rare metabolic disorder called OTC. She was in a hospital in Madison for over a month, and now requires a feeding tube, multiple medicines, and monthly returns to madison. There will be a pancake supper for Holland on Saturday, June 22nd at the Viroqua fairgrounds! Doors open at 3pm,…
Read MoreGalesville Area Fire Dept. Dance/Fundraiser
The Galesville Area Fire Department’s annual Fireman’s dance & fundraiser is Saturday, June 15th at the Galesville Area Volunteer Fire Department on W. Mill Rd. in Galesville. There will be charcoal chicken starting at 11am until it’s gone. Only $9 for 1/2 a chicken, beans, a pickle, bread & a bag of chips! Also, there…
Read MoreJust Breathe for John
On John had an infectious smile, a love for adventure and the outdoors, and a gentle heart. He touched so many lives. His spirit and love has continued to inspire the ones he left behind. It is in this spirit, and in respect to this being the 25 year anniversary since he left us, that…
Read More2nd Annual District Legacy Run
The Legacy Scholarship benefits children of Veterans post-9/11 that have either died in the line of duty, or are 50% or more medically disabled. Over $1.5 million has been raised to date nationwide! This year’s ride will be on Saturday, June 15th! The ride begins at LaCrosse Area Harley Davidson with registration and ride packet…
Read More6th Annual Mags/Byrnes Ride
The 6th Annual Mags/Byrnes Memorial ride is Saturday, June 22nd in honor of Kevin Magner & Jared Byrnes, who were both killed in a tragic motorcycle accident in 1998. Registration is at 10am at the Waukon Banquet Center with a noon departure. The cost is $20 per person and includes a post-ride meal at the…
Read MoreAxten Quinn
Four year old Axten was recently diagnosed with Wilm’s Tumor and had a successful surgery to remove the cancer. Further testing on Axten thankfully showed that the cancer had not spread. Axten is still in the hospital recovering and his family has set up a GoFundMe page to help offset the cost of his medical…
Read MoreCancer benefit for Stephen Lemmons
Stephen “Speedy” Lemmons was diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer. To offset his many medical bills, there will be a benefit for Stephen on Sunday, July 21st from 12:30pm until 7pm at Strike Zone & Pizones Pizza in Tomah. There will be an 8-Pin tap tournament, a 50/50 raffle, Chinese raffles, beer, DJ Dirty Dan…
Read More2019 St. Paddy’s Day .01k
Our 13th Annual “World’s Shortest Run/Walk” to benefit the Hunger Task Force of La Crosse! We get decked out in green gear and run 32.8 feet down Pearl St. into Brother’s Bar for green beers & shenanigans!
Read MoreLisa Clark Benefit
Lisa Clark was diagnosed with esophagus cancer in January. Before she was able to start treatments, Lisa had a feeding tube put in to regain the nutrition and weight that she had lost in the months prior. Lisa then went through five radiation treatments that helped take the swelling down and and allow her to…
Read MoreHANNAH ROSEMEYER BENEFIT
Hannah Rosemeyer (daughter of Ryan and Lauren Rosemeyer of Fennimore, WI) was diagnosed on April 4, 2018 with Telangiectatic Osteosarcoma, a very rare bone cancer, which makes up less than 4% of all Osteosarcomas. On top of having this rare type of disease she us also quite young (2 1/2 years old) which makes her…
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