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non-profit organization dedicated to promoting
bicycle/helmet safety and emergency medical
information carrier systems.
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RACE FOR LIFE on June 3 registration 10 - 11:30 am Saturday night Winnebagoland will have their RACE FOR LIFE so you will be able to get 2 double points races in one day. Sunday June 4 will be our STATE race registration 10 - 11:30 am So this can be a 600 points in 2 days. Hope to see you all there. So mark your calenders now. We will try to have a single point race on Sunday May 21 registration 11:30 - 12:30pm If you need any more information just drop me a line. Thanks Linda Weimer bmxironlung@sbcglobal.net Posted on 6:33pm @ December 31, 1969 by Wausau Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo Brandon's Champions had a booth at this year's expo to make area business aware of the resources we have. During the course of the year we attend a number of health fairs, safety day events, bike rodeos, etc. We welcome the opportunity to talk to employees about the importance of carrying identification when riding bike, walking and other activities. A number of great contacts were made with area clinics. hospital and business people. Thank you to Norm Schultz of Century 21 Tri City Realty for helping from set-up to take down that day! Posted on 6:33pm @ December 31, 1969 by Sue Martell Cold Stone Creamery, Appleton Sweet Event Raises $875 For Brandon’s Champions Combine yummy Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream and a great cause like Brandon’s Champions and you’ve got a recipe for fantastically fun fundraising! Nearly 200 people converged at the Cold Stone Creamery store on east Calumet Street to sample their favorite Cold Stone treat at the 2nd Annual Brandon’s Champions Night on Tuesday, March 28. Dozens of custom creations were served up by special “celebrity scoopers” from Sunrise Elementary and JR Gerritts Middle School in Kimberly. This year’s super duper scoopers were Donna Peloza, Debbie Schroeder, Jennifer Basler, Kris Graff, Jenny Hughson, Kelly Janssen and Chad Verboomen. Once she got over her initial rookie “scooper anxiety,” 5K teacher Jennifer Basler said she had a blast creating the sweet treats for her current and former students. “This is such a great way to have fun and raise funds to help spread the word about the importance of bike and helmet safety,” said Jennifer. Brandon’s Champions was founded by the family and friends of Brandon J. Fochs of Appleton. Brandon was involved in a bike/vehicle accident on July 15, 2003. He was not killed instantly because he wore his helmet- as he always did. However, Brandon was not carrying identification so it took police and medical personnel precious hours to locate his parents. Brandon died on July 20 as a result of lung injuries. He was two months shy of his fourteenth birthday Rose and Joe Fochs, parents of Brandon, thanked the community for its support. “We want to thank everyone who made this event such a success,” said Rose. “From our family, friends and neighbors, to the Kimberly schools administration, teachers and Cold Stone staff ---we appreciate all you’ve done for Brandon’s Champions. Thanks for helping us spread the word that everyone—kids and adults— need to wear helmets and carry identification at all times.” One hundred and eighty-five medical information ID kits were given away and 12 lucky prize winners received helmets, shirts and ice cream treats. The mission of Brandon’s Champions is to promote bicycle and helmet safety as well as to promote an easy-to-use identification system to help authorities identify children in an emergency situation. For more information about Brandon’s Champions, contact Rose Fochs, (920) 830-5842 or (920) 738-7943. Posted on 6:33pm @ December 31, 1969 by Rose Fochs Auction Scheduled The Annual Auction/Fundraiser for Brandon's Champions is scheduled for Saturday, April 1, 2006 at the Rose Garden in Wausau, WI. Jerry Chuilli of Chuilli's Auction Service will be the auctioneer for the event. Doors will open at 9:00 AM to preview auction items. All monies raised will go toward furnishing emergency medical information carrier systems (IDs) for bike helmets, walker ID systems ad helmets to children and adults. Most are distributed through the numerous bike rodeos and health fairs that take place throughout the Central and Fox Valley areas of Wisconsin. Others will be provided to schools, police departments and other organizations that support children. In the last two years the organization has distributed nearly 17,000 of the ID systems. 1000 bicycle helmets and ID's have also been provided through a partnership with Security Health Plan of Marshfield, WI for distribution at the Wisconsin Woodchucks Baseball games. In addition to the auction we will have raffles, 50/50 drawing, and massages. We will also have the Judy Peterson Dancers perform from 9-10AM. Carrie Hutton of Newschannel 7 will hostess this years auction. Watch for more information about auction items. If interested in donating items please contact Sue at (715)551-2100 or e-mail sue@brandonschampions.com. Examples of 2006 items: Green Bay Packer Autographed Football (donated by the Packers) Football Autographed by Brett Favre (donated by Joe and Rose Fochs) Green Bay Packer football autographed by Bob Harlan and Ron Wolf Packer autographed hat Green Bay Packer shirt- size XL (donated by Linda and Bob Berna) Wisconsin Shirt and Hat- Youth Size (donated by Linda and Bob Berna) Mickey Mouse Sweatshirt- ladies petite size M (donated by Sue Martell) One day passes (2) to the Hodag Festival $120 value (donate by Diane Eckert) Milwaukee Brewer Tickets (2) (donated by Milwaukee Brewers) Patio Set (valued approx. $550) (donated by Atty Paul Duerst & Co. Land & Title) Thomas Kinkade collector clock with certificate of authenticity (donated by Century 21 Tri City Realty) One week stay at any RCI condo (donated by Century 21 Tri City Realty) Collector Dolls (donated by the Fine Clock Shop) Collector Premiums- many McDonald's items (donated by Ann Moore) Children's Toys (donated by Rose & Joe Fochs, Karen & Steve Blaszyk) Hot Air balloon ride for two people ($350)(donated by Handcrafted/Anna Fochs) Owen Gromme signed and numbered print (donated by Linda and Bob Berna) Home Interiors Thomas Kinkade print (donated by Joline Schug) Home Interior Eagle print (donated by Tim and Karen Miller) Oil Changes (2) (donated by Koucerek Chevrolet) Oil Change (1) (donated by Jeff's Auto) $25 Gift Certificate (donated by Bledsoe Cheese) $25 Gift Certificate (donated by U Bake) Carbuff's Car Washes (2) (donated by Carbuff's) Massage- one hour (donated by Michelle) Advertising on Garret Strachota cart (donated by Garret Strachota) 1/4 carat channel set Men's Diamond ring- size 10 1/2) (donated by Sue Martell) 14K YG Heart Necklace (donated by Sue Martell) Emerald and Diamond hoop earrings (donated by Rose Fochs) Picnic Backpack (donated by the Fuller Family) Contemporary Sculpture by Rick Hippe (donated by Norm Schultz) Touch Lamp (donated by Martell Painting) Kenra Products- $40 value (donated by Marye's Hair Design) $50 Savings Bond (donated by Intercity Bank) Mohair Afghan (donated by Linda and Bob Berna) Stadium Chair and Gym Bag (donated by River Valley State Bank) Black Vase (donated by Linda and Bob Berna) Purple Vase (donated by Linda and Bob Berna) Bath & Body Works- Vanilla Gift Set (donated by Linda and Bob Berna) Graduation Frames (2) (donated by Thing's Remembered) 2006 Daytona 500 Collector Car (2) and Programs (2) (donated by Bob Berna) Dale Jr Nascar Shirt- size L (donated by Linda and Bob Berna) Dale Jr Nascar Shirt- size XL (donated by Linda and Bob Berna) Wooden Cross (donated by Linda and Bob Berna) Large Basketweave Lamp- $80 (donated by Linda and Bob Berna) And many more items.... Posted on 6:33pm @ December 31, 1969 by Sue Martell Greenheck Health Fair Greenheck of Schofield, WI held its second annual employee health fair today from 11:00-7:00. Approx 500 people attended. Employees were provided information about numerous benefits including bicycle safety books and the emergency medical information carries systems. other areas included were such topics and services such as bone density, Safe Kids Coalition for child seat safety, dental information, safety boots, massages Greenheck. We thank Greenheck for inviting Brandon's Champions to participate in this years event. Posted on 6:33pm @ December 31, 1969 by Sue Martell Silent Auction/ Fundraiser in Appleton, WI I wanted to inform you all of a date I would love for you to reserve on your calendars!! It will benefit an organization near and dear to us all! The Mid-Day Chapter of Business and Professional Women will be holding its annual Silent Auction & Drawing on Wed., Dec. 7, at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel. The main focus in 2005 is protecting and helping children, which in turn helps and protects families. The majority of the proceeds from this event will be donated equally between two local, but very important organizations. Those groups are Youth Educated in Safety (Y.E.S.) and Brandon's Champions, with the remainder used to send a high school girl to Trees for Tomorrow camp and to fund local scholarships through the Mid-Day Foundation. Y.E.S. was founded in September 1994 following the abduction, assault, and murder of 12-year-old Cora Jones. Concerned community individuals and friends and families of Cora Jones, Amy Breyer and Laurie Depies developed a task force. Y.E.S empowers children with the skills and abilities to protect themselves, and assist in the search for and recovery of missing children. The family and friends of Brandon J. Fochs of Appleton founded Brandon's Champions. Brandon was involved in a bike/vehicle accident on July 15, 2003, and had no form of identification on him. Brandon's Champions is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting bicycle/helmet safety and emergency medical information carrier systems. BPW is a national organization dedicated to the professional development and advancement of women in the workplace. Our local BPW Chapter has a membership of more than 50 women. We expect attendance at this year's Silent Auction to exceed 140 individuals. The cost to attend is $12 in advance and $20 at the door, and includes a light hors d'oeuvres cocktail reception, wine tasting, and door prizes. We also offer the option for groups to purchase a corporate table (10 individuals) for $100. Posted on 6:33pm @ December 31, 1969 by Rose Fochs Oshkosh Northwestern Article In the news area of our site is the June 5th article from this paper. The child injured had just recived her new helmet and medical information carrier system (ID) from the Brandon's Champions volunteers. There are two newspaper articles related to this story in the news section of this site. Posted on 6:33pm @ December 31, 1969 by K. Ledbetter Pictures from Stone Cold Creamery Fundraiser We posted some pictures from the Stone Cold Creamery Fundraiser. Check out the pictures here. Thanks to everyones support. Another $1,000 was raised for Brandon's Champions! :) Posted on 6:33pm @ December 31, 1969 by Tony 2005 Bike Rodeos Our 2005 Bike Rodeo schedule for Wisconsin will be posted soon. We are committed to a number of rodeos starting with Everest Metro in Weston the first Saturday of May. Brandon's Champions has partnered with Safe Kid's Coalition, Security Health Plan, the Wisconsin Woodchucks Baseball Team, the Ringle Brickyard Speedway, Century 21 Tri City Realty, law enforcement agencies and other organizations to bring these events to as many communities as possible. If you are interested in volunteering to help with a rodeo or partnering with us for a safety event please contact Sue at: sue@brandonschampions.com or call (715) 551-2100 Posted on 6:33pm @ December 31, 1969 by Sue Martell Auction A Success The Auction/Fund Raiser that took place on Saturday, March 19th was a success in spite of poor weather. We raised $7448 at the live auction with another $600+ from the silent auction. Thank you to everyone that donated items, purchased items or volunteered time. Posted on 6:33pm @ December 31, 1969 by
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