Zcare is here to help our friends and neighbors. There is a list of events and benefits in our community below. Please take the time to check them out. If you have a benefit you’d like us to list or are in need of our assistance please contact us at ZCare PO Box 99 La Crosse, WI 54602 or zcare@z933.com.
Lucas is 17 years old and currently battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and cardiomyopathy. Join his friends, family and the community as we raise money for his growing medical bills.
Where: Centerville Curling Club
W24854 State Road 54 93
Galesville, WI 54630
When: June 20th, 2 pm - 8 pm
There will be a spaghetti dinner, silent auction, bake sale, chinese raffle and more! Contact Melissa for more information: 608-782-2258
The La Crosse School District offers the Summer Food Program. It provides free breakfast and lunch to children ages 18 and younger during the summer months. Below are the dates and locations:
Franklin 7-7- 7/31 Breakfast 7:30-8:30 M-F Lunch 11:30-12:30
Hamilton 7/7-7/31 Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 M-F 6/15-8/14 Lunch: 11:30-12:30 Southern Bluffs 7/7-7/31 Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 M-F Lunch: 11:30-12:30
Lincoln 7/7-7/31 Lunch: 11:30-12:30 M-F
Logan High 6/15-8/14 Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 M-F Lunch: 11:30-12:45
North Woods 7/7-7/31 Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 M-F Lunch: 11:30-12:30
Spence 6/15-8/14 Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 M-F Lunch: 11:30-12:30
Summit 7/7-7/31 Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 M-F Lunch: 11:30-12:30
YMCA 6/15-8/14 Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 M-F Lunch 11:30-12:30
Copeland Park 6/15-8/14 Lunch 11:30-12:30 M-F
Pete Proft was diagnosed in February with Stage 4 Metastatic Prostate Cancer. It has since spread to his spine and his lungs. Because of his illness and his need for different treatment options, he has been laid off from his carpentry job. He has a wife, children and grandchildren. Join us in helping this wonderful family with their medical costs.
Where: Melrose Ball Park
When: Saturday, June 27th 1 pm-Midnight
The Poker Run will begin at 10 am and go til 5 pm. There will also be a bake sale, kids corner, softball and baseball games, Chinese raffle and auction. There will also be live music from 8 pm til midnight. A fund has been set up for the Proft family at Co-Op Credit Unions in Melrose and Black River Falls. For more information, please contact Ashlea at 608-797-0329.
Dominic is a 7 year old boy from Postville, Iowa. 3 weeks ago, he was diagnosed with an inoperable and terminal brain tumor. He is currently undergoing radiation at Mayo Clinic to extend the time he has left. Both Dominic’s parents are employed full time, but have obviously hit hard financial times with the growing medical bills as well as everyday expenses. Join his friends, family and community for “Dollars for Dom.”
Where: Postville Community School
When: Sunday, May 10th at noon
Luncheon, auction and live music will be provided. For monetary donations, send checks to “Dollars for Dom” at Freedom Bank, PO Box 130, Postville, Iowa.
Dave has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and is unable to work. Please come and support Dave and his family with the financial and health battle they are facing.
Where: Pogy’s Banquet Hall
1232 Avon Street
La Crosse, WI
When: Saturday, May 16th 3pm-10pm
Free food and beer from 3 pm to 6 pm. Music, silent auction, bake sale, bucket raffle and raffle from 3 pm to 9 pm with a $10 donation. Monetary donations are appreciated. Checks can be made and mailed out to:
Dave Swan Benefit
c/o Kathy Arenz
N3532 Chipmunk Ct
Stoddard, WI 54658
American Idol’s very own Jamar Rogers will be performing in Z93’s Liquid Lounge at the radio building prior to the World’s Largest Office Party! If you fall below the required age for WLOP, this show is FOR YOU! All ages show, donations taken at the door with proceeds going to benefit ZCare. Our goal is to raise $500…help us out with this great cause!
When: April 23rd, 2009 at 4 p.m.
Where: Liquid Lounge, Family Radio Inc. Building
201 State Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Join us for this EXCLUSIVE intimate show and help us raise money for ZCare! The first 93 people will be admitted. Get there EARLY!
The Tomah Fire Department is hosting a fundraiser for Amy Mueller, who was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. This is the 3rd time she has battled cancer. She and her husband Chuck have 3 daughters and both work at Ft. McCoy in Tomah. Join us in helping out this amazing family!
When: Saturday, March 21st
4 p.m. - ???
Where: Sportsman Bar
1106 Superior Ave.
Tomah, WI 54660
There will be a dinner served from 4-7 p.m. at $7, along with live entertainment from 8-12, a silent auction and a raffle.
Kathy is the victim of a hit and run accident caused by an 8-time drunk driving offender that pulled out in front of her while she was riding her motorcycle in November. She was in a coma for 3 weeks and is now at the Brain Trauma Center in the Twin Cities, undergoing specialized therapy. Her recovery is progressing nicely, however there is a still a long emotional and financial journey ahead for the Aarstad family. Join us as we help out our friends!
Where: American Legion
711 South 6th St.
When: Sunday, March 22nd
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Tickets are available at the door. $10 per person, $15 per couple. Food, fun, entertainment, door prizes and raffles will be taking place!
Ben Hauser was diagnosed in 2001 with Multiple Sclerosis. He is a native of the West Salem area, as well as a father of 3 and stepfather of another. Ben has lost an lost an aunt from MS, and his sister and brother have also been diagnosed. Despite working for the past 14 years at the Sara Lee Baskery in La Crosse, his medical bills have rapidly been stacking up and he has been unable to cover the costs. His fiance Andrea has also recently been laid off and may not have work for the next 6 months. An account has been set up for Ben at Associated Bank.
ZCare is happy to have been able to make a donation to Ben and his family in the amount of $1,000 to help offset his medical costs. Jen O’Brien attended his benefit on March 7th at the Holmen American Legion.
