MARCH TO THE CROSS – FREEDOM HONOR FLIGHT FUNDRAISER

Every lap tells a story. Every step honors a hero.

March to the Cross is a community fundraising challenge April 18th, 2026, hosted by the Holmen Knights of Columbus. It was created to honor our local veterans and raise funds for Freedom Honor Flight, an incredible organization that is currently low on funds.

Brian Clements, Event Organizer and Holmen Knights of Columbus Grand Knight, joined Ballzer to talk about their organization, how they’re honoring Veterans at the event, and how the community can support:

You can find more information on the event, register, donate, or sponsor the event HERE and follow them on Facebook for updates!

ALL FUNDS RAISED GO TO FREEDOM HONOR FLIGHT

Freedom Honor Flight provides veterans with the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. at no cost to them, so they can visit the memorials built in their honor. For many veterans, this trip is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and one they truly deserve.  Right now, the waiting list to fly out of La Crosse has about 650 veterans — mostly from the Vietnam era.

Walk At Holmen Middle School

10-11 am – Check-in/Registration
11 am – Kickoff Celebration
11:15 am – Walk Begins
1:00 pm – Walk Ends

Bags Tournament and Basket Raffle At Features in Holmen

1-1:30 pm – Team check-in
1:30 pm – Bags Tournament begins
1:30 to 4:00 pm – Basket Raffle (Winners announced at 4 pm)

Brian said our community and local businesses donated over $14,000 worth of merchandise, including:  
– A Grand Prize Vault with over $1,400 in cash and gift cards  
– Experience packages like a Ultimate Golf Experience worth over $3,000, and a Wisconsin Dells family getaway
– Grill master sets, cornhole boards, game night bundles, pet‑themed baskets, and a bourbon collection