As a platinum sponsor of the 2010 Memory Walk, Brookdale Senior Living is raising funds for the National Alzheimer’s Association.

• Sterling House & The Villas of La Crosse will host the 1st annual Car Wash on Saturday, August 21st
•  From 10am-2pm at 3141 East Avenue South, La Crosse
• All proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association

May of 2008, Summer was diagnosed with a brain malformation known as a Cavernous Angioma.  On March 10th of this year, she had to have brain surgery.  She then spent the next 6 weeks undergoing physical and occupational therapy to enable her to be able to walk with a cane.  After 65 days in the hospital, Summer has returned to her husband and her 3 beautiful daughters.  Her sight is still very impaired, but she is able to walk and is on the road to recovery.

• A benefit for Summer will be held Saturday, August 28th
• At the Centerville Curling Club W24854 State Rd 54/93 from 4pm-12midnight
• Dinner, raffles, silent auction, childrens games, and entertainment.
• For more info, contact Barb Noren at 608-386-6517 or Paula Ziegler at 608-539-2414

Andrew J. Revels, 27 of La Crosse, passed away unexpectedly due to a boating accident on Saturday, July 31st 2010.  And lived for his family and friends.  His motto, “live long, live strong” will be etched in the memories of those he loved him. 

Join us for a memorial concert to be dedicated to Andy.  All proceeds from the event will be donated to Juvenile Diabetes, which a cause that Andrew was very passionate about.

• Saturday, August 28th at Sher-Bears on French Island starting at Noon.
• $10 Admission (includes beer, food, and live music)
• First 300 people will receive a keepsake “Live Long, Live Strong” bracelet!
• Door prizes, PRTV interviews, Raffles, and More!
• For more info, please contact Stacy Johnson 608-782-3629 or email stacy333johnson@yahoo.com

Thank you for attending Connor’s benefit on August 1st!  Z-Care made a donation of $250.00 thanks to our partner Merchants Bank, the bank that service built!  Z93’s Brittany Styles met Connor and held him for quite a while.  He is a happy and adorable little baby boy.  He’s getting stronger everyday.  And with your help and the help of Z-Care, he will continue to get the help he needs.

To learn more about Connor’s story, click here!

The 3rd Annual Cancer Motorcycle Run is raising funds for 9 year old Zachary Loehrl, who was diagnosed with Leukemia in January, 2010.  He has been hospitalized for most of this year.

• Saturday, July 17th at the K-n-S Pitstop in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin 
• The motorcycle run leaves at noon.
• $10/single or $15/couple
• Even if you don’t ride, come for the other events!  Brat, Bakery, and Spaghetti & Meatball Sale, Dunk Tank and Kids Games, Raffles, Silent Auctions, and Spin to Win: Green Bay Packer Tickets, David Mann Print, and more!
• Plus Live music from “Runaway Train” at 5pm and “Zak Attack” at 8pm!

Caleb was born August 26, 2005 with Cerebral Palsy.  He has learned sign language and has some ability to speak.  Caleb can crawl, but he is not able to walk. 

An innovative program that helps children with CP walk, uses Therasuit in conjuction with intense physical therapy.  Therasuit is a device that facilitates the development of new gross and fine motor skills like sitting, standing, and walking.  Caleb has the opportunity to participate in this therapy at a development center in Decorah, Iowa at the end of August 2010.  This intense training regimen will help Caleb to gain the strength to walk!  By the end of Caleb’s kindergarten year, hopefully he will be able to play with the other kids on the playground!  The cost for this amazing program exceeds ten thousand dollars.  The Berger family would appreciate any help to make this happen for their son! 

To help meet the expenses, there is a CP Therapy Fund set up at Caleb’s church.  Donations can be sent to the Melrose Alliance Church.  PO Box 283, Melrose, WI 54642.  Please make checks payable to the Melrose Alliance Church and in the memo of the check please note CP Therapy Fund.

Z93’s Al Shannon from the Z93 Morning Buzz with Brittany and Al, participated in the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event on Thursday, July 1st at Riverside Park as part of the Riverfest festivities!  Sponsored by Gundersen Lutheran, this is an event to fight back against domestic violence!  Z-Care, along with our partner Merchants Bank…the bank that service built, made a donation in honor of the event!  Check out this awesome video of the event, click here!

Z-Care, with our partner Merchants Bank along with the Minnesota Beef Council, made a $400 donation to Wafer Food Pantry.  Wafer Food Pantry had an unfortunate break in where a large amount of meat was stolen from their freezers.  Our $400 donation helped to replenish the freezers, which will help those in our community who visit Wafer Food Pantry for their meals.

Join the Coulee Region Retired & Senior Volunteer Program, 5th Graders from La Crosse, Onalaska, and Aquinas Catholic schools, and community celebs including Z93’s Jen O’Brien.

Who Will Be Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Saturday, May 22nd from 10a-12noon at Valley View Mall Center Court. Support your contestant by donating online (click here) or send your donation to:

Coulee Region RSVP 2920 East Avenue South, Suite 104 La Crosse, WI 54601 by May 19th.