OktoberBreastWe can’t thank you enough for your generous “support!”

During the month of September we launched our OktoberBreast campaign, promising to give $2 for every bra you donated to local breast care centers. WOW! We are overwhelmed at your response! In total we collected 4,497 bras which equals a $8,994 donation from the ZCare fund thanks to our partner Majestic Pines Casino, Bingo & Hotel.

We invite you to check out the public display of your support on our building at 201 Sate Street in LaCrosse through the first weekend of Oktoberfest. The remaining bras will be shown on our float during the Oktoberfest Maple Leaf parade on Saturday, September 29th.

Many people have asked what we’ll do with all those bras after OktoberBreast. In the end each one of your gently used donations will find a good home at local shelters for women in need.

The $8,994 donation will be split equally between the Norman L. Gillette Jr., breast cancer research fellowship at the Norma J. Vinger Center for Breast Care at Gundersen Lutheran and the Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Center for Breast Care.

OktoberBreast would not have been possible without you and our ZCare partners Majestic Pines Casino, Bingo, and Hotel. Thanks again for helping us support and save ‘the girls’ one bra at a time!

Sunday, Sept. 16

All Star Banquet Hall

4735 Mormon Coulee Road

Greg Soller was diagnosed with Lymphoma after discovering a lump at the base of his neck. It was found out that the mass was attached to his spinal cord. After surgery and 25 days of radiation Greg returned to work only to discover another lump on his collar bone.

This time Greg’s doctors decided on a stem cell transplant, unfortunately that was delayed when two more tumors in his chest and one in his esophagus was discovered. Greg was additionally diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. After almost two months in the hospital Greg was sent home to regain his strength, before a bone marrow transplant.

Greg and his wife Laurie are the proud parents of Jared and Kristen. Jared will next year be racing a late model Ford Fusion. Racing is a passion that Jared and his father share. At the benefit, for a donation, people will be encouraged to sign Jared’s car that will be the fastest get well card. 

The benefit will be on Sunday, September 16th from noon-9pm. Many activities will be available including a silent auction at 6pm, Texas Holdem’ tournament, wing span raffle, penny raffle, Silpada Designs booth, craft and bake sale. The Packer game will also be broadcast on big screen TVs, while there will be live bands from 2-9pm.

Greg’s friends would like to invite anyone that knows Greg and his family, or has had cancer touch your life to join them for a day of celebration.

The Wharf, at 10th and Main in Onalaska, will hold a Chicken Q/Silent Auction, Sunday September 16^th, 11:00 am-5:00 pm, with proceeds going to The Hunger Task Force and WAFER Food Pantry. Both on-site dining and carry-outs will be available. $7 or 2 for $10 presale tickets can be purchased in advance at The Wharf or by calling WAFER at 782-6003 or emailing waferheidi@centurytel.net.

Melvina Ball Park

Melvina, Wi

ZCare is sad to announce the passing of Walter Godlewski. This is a very difficult time for Walter’s family and friends, but they would like to share that the benefit will continue on Sept. 15th. You are welcome to come and show your support for Walter’s family and friends in raising money to cover the costs of his overwhelming medical costs.

Walter was diagnosed with Lymphoma and was undergoing chemotherapy to help prolong his life.

Walter and his girlfriend, Patty Pederson, are hoping you will come out to support Walter on Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Melvina Ball Park. There will be a Poker Run, starting at 11. There will also be a Chicken Q, Pig Roast, bake sale, raffle and a live auction. Live music will be provided by Button & Bows, Back In Time, and DJ Jeff Ferris.

Additional monetary contributions can be sent to: Walter Godlewski Cancer Fund, c/o Bank of Cashton, 723 Main Street, Cashton, Wi 54619.

Sunday, September 16

Skyline Golf Course

612 N. 11th St.

Black River Falls, WI

May 8th, 2007, 26 year old, Jenel Berkowitch was diagnosed with an aggressive, grade three breast cancer.

Currently Jenel is under going 16 weeks of chemotherapy before she will be able to have surgery to remove the cancerous mass. Following the surgery six weeks of daily radiation therapy will be required.

Jenel was married to Sean Berkowitch on August 27, 2005. Sean is a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper. Being a newly married couple the last few months have been rough and the next few months will not be any easier.  Since Jenel’s diagnosis, Sean has needed many days off work to help Jenel with doctor appointments and daily activities.

Jenel’s family is holding a benefit on Sunday, September 16th. 

There will be a 2-mile walk/5k run (awarded a new name brand pair of shoes to the winner of the race), contact Carmen Sibley at 608-790-7399.

Lunch buffet at 2:30pm. Live auction at 4pm, bake sale, DJ, silent auction and Chinese raffle. Some items for the auction include guns, five motel packages, signed Wisconsin Badger football, Packer football with all the players autographs, Bret Farve and Driver autographed framed picture. Many other sports memorabilia, Amish made child rocking chair and homemade quilts. 

18 and 9 hole best ball tournaments. Prizes include Oakley sunglasses adn Odyssey driver. For more information or to set up a tee time, please call Danielle Unruh at 715-207-8519.

 Monetary donations can be sent to: CO-OP Credit Union, Attn: Jenel Berkowitch Benefit, PO Box 157, Black River Falls, WI 54615