Non-profit organization, Dairy Cares of Wisconsin, has raised $440,000 on behalf of the Children’s Wisconsin health system during this year’s campaign. That amount represents the second-best year in Dairy Care’s 13-year fundraising history, behind only 2022. With that success, it also brought the campaign significantly closer to the $3 million milestone — Dairy Cares’ lifetime fundraising now stands at just shy of $2.8 million.
Since 2010, Dairy Cares has united dairy industry professionals, other agricultural leaders, affiliated
industries, and like-minded individuals who support the groundbreaking medical advancements and
efforts of Children’s.
“Our organizing committee, volunteers, sponsors and donors continue to step up year after year in a
meaningful way,” said Jim Ostrom, Dairy Cares committee chairman. “They all share a commitment to a
cause — helping vulnerable kids — that is bigger than any one of us.”
While the funds raised by Dairy Cares aid in the daily operation of the medical & health system, two
projects stand out:
◼ In 2022, Children’s Wisconsin-Fox Valley introduced the Dairy Cares Physical
Therapy/Occupational Therapy space, which will help youngsters regain critical skills as part of
their ongoing treatment plans.
◼ In 2018, Children’s Wisconsin-Milwaukee launched the state-of-the-art Dairy Cares Simulation
Lab, which gives medical professionals a safe venue to learn and sharpen their skills before using
them in the field.
“The dedication and generosity of Dairy Cares allows us to provide life-changing care for kids and
families right here in northeast Wisconsin,” said Meg Brzyski Nelson, president of the Children’s
Wisconsin Foundation. “All of us at Children’s Wisconsin are extremely grateful for their continued
support. It’s an amazing accomplishment to have raised $440,000 this year!”
Individuals or organizations interested in still giving to this year’s campaign can send checks to Dairy
Cares of Wisconsin Inc., Attn: Cheri Ellenbecker, N3569 Vanden Bosch Rd., Freedom, WI, 54130.
Other Ways to Support Dairy Cares
As in the past, Dairy Cares welcomes sponsors to contribute to the cause. Contact Laurie Fischer
([email protected]; 920-366-1880) or Jim Ostrom ([email protected]; 920-759-4674)
for more information.
About Children’s Wisconsin
Children’s Wisconsin provides care through 40 statewide locations. These various sites provide a range
of specialized services, from dealing with childhood terminal illness and cancer to psychological
disorders. Experts in premature birth, the neonatal intensive care unit is ranked top in the nation. For
more information, visit the website at chw.org.
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