Winners honored in PDSA run/walk
Over 120 people recently participated in a 5K walk/run at Fowler Lake Park in Oconomowoc for one purpose: to raise awareness of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), an autoimmune disease that causes the body to mount an attack against platelets in the blood. This group also raised over $8,000 for the Platelet Disorder Support Association (PDSA), which is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people affected by ITP & platelet disorders through education, advocacy, and research. Emily, an 11 year old girl who was diagnosed with ITP brought an entire team of family and friends with her to the event and also earned the Top Fundraiser award bringing in $1000 for PDSA.
Foley & Lardner LLP recently presented a check for $126,000 to Hunger Task Force as part of the firm’s 2010 K’s For A Cause program. This is the third year Hunger Task Force has been the beneficiary of the program. Throughout the season Foley partners, associates and staff donate a set amount to the program for every strikeout recorded by a Brewers’ pitcher at Miller Park. Strikeouts are highlighted on the K Board strikeout meter in right field throughout the season. Brewers closer Trevor Hoffman joined the cause by pledging as well. “This generous donation will feed a lot of hungry people in Milwaukee. Foley & Lardner and Brewers’ Community Foundation are local leaders when it comes to getting involved with our community and we thank them for partnering with us,” said Sherrie Tussler, executive director of Hunger Task Force. “We would like to give a big, special thank you to all the Foley & Lardner employees who pledged both time and money to K’s For A Cause.”
Pictured from left to right: Rick Schlesinger, executive vice president of business operations for Milwaukee Brewers; Andrew Wronski, partner at Foley & Lardner LLP; Sherrie Tussler, executive director of Hunger Task Force and Cecelia Gore, executive director of Brewers Community Foundation
Bring food donations to Farm Aid Saturday
The 25th anniversary Farm Aid Concert will be held at Miller Park on Saturday, Oct. 2, concert goers are urged to drop off food donations before they enjoy the Farm Aid show. Hunger Task Force “Free & Local” trucks and volunteers will be stationed at Miller Park entrances and in the parking lot next to the Sausage Haus, accepting non-perishable food donations. All donations will be delivered to Hunger Task Force’s network of shelters, food pantries and soup kitchens free of charge.
