CharitableEvents2013 9/TBD DINNER WITH LOMBARDI LEGENDS Benefits Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation. Join Lombardi Legends and raise funds for the fight against cancer! 6221 W. Layton Ave., 414-649-7015, lombardifoundation.org. 9/TBD 2013 CHALLENGER
EVENT Benefits Life Navigators. Features 18 holes of golf, followed by cocktails, dinner, silent auction and voice auction. Join us for golf, the dinner and auction, or both. 10:30 a.m. registration, 7 p.m. dinner and
and honoring a generous community partner. An exciting live and paddle auction conclude this elegant evening. 5:30 p.m. 8000 Range Line Rd., River Hills, 414-344-7676, penfieldchildren.org.
9/8 NAMI RACINE BIKE ‘N HIKE
Benefits NAMI Racine. 3K walk/hike, 10mile bike route, 35-mile bike route, 60-mile bike route. The bike and hike routes will begin and end at Waterford Union High School. 8 a.m. $10 student, $30 individual, $50 family (by Aug. 1). NAMI Racine, 2300 DeKoven Ave., Racine, 262-637-0582, namiracine.org/bikenhike.
Janesville Rd., Muskego, 414-529-5509, refashionforlife.com.
9/12 WOMEN IN SCIENCE
LUNCHEON Benefits Medical College of Wisconsin. Daisy Sahoo, Ph.D. will present relevant information on genderspecific differences in cardiovascular diseases. The mission of Women in Science is to showcase outstanding research and provide financial support for women scientists at the Medical College of Wisconsin. 11:30 a.m. Woman’s Club of Wisconsin, 813 E. Kilbourn Ave., 414-955-4717, mcw.edu/ womeninscience.htm.
The Walk draws people together to participate in a healthy activity for a worthy cause that raises money to help cure, treat and prevent type 1 diabetes. 8:30 a.m. Sponsorships available. 10001 W. Blue Mound Rd., 414-4534673, jdrf.org/sewi.
9/15 RIDE ON THE WILD SIDE Benefits Zoological Society of Milwaukee. Annual family bike ride at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Lunch to follow rides. 7:15 a.m. $35 per member (ages 14 and over), $12 per child (ages 13 and under), $85 per family of four. Please see website for nonmember pricing. 10001 W. Blue Mound Rd., 414-258-2333, zoosociety.org. 9/19 BEST BUDDIES LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST Benefits Best Buddies Wisconsin. Join us for an inspirational breakfast celebrating the abilities of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, highlighting success stories from our volunteers, buddy pairs and student leaders. 7 a.m. $50 per person, sponsorships available. 424 E. Wisconsin Ave., 414-271-1470, bestbuddieswisconsin.org. 9/20 FALL INTO THE FIFTIES
SOCK HOP Benefits Friends of the Domes. A sock hop that will take you back to the days of rock ‘n’ roll, chocolate malts, hula hoops and ‘57 Chevys! Recall your memories of the ‘50s and create new ones! 7-10 p.m. $30 per person. 524 S. Layton Blvd., 414-2575600, milwaukeedomes.org.
9/20 - 9/22 CHALLENGE
Gala co-chairs for the Fight for Air Walk (from left to right): Sandy Haack, Bill Haack, Tracy Klein, Rick Klein, Ann Pierson and Warren Pierson.
auction. $150+ per person, sponsorship opportunities available. 10122 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, 414-774-6255, lifenavigators.org.
9/TBD DAYS OF CARING
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Benefits United Way of Greater Milwaukee. Join United Way of Greater Milwaukee as a volunteer during a two-week initiative where companies and individuals help agency nonprofits strengthen our community. Location TBD, unitedwaymilwaukee.org.
9/7 WAGFEST Benefits Elmbrook
Humane Society. The 6th annual Wagfest event is a celebration for animals and the people that love them. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 19900 River Rd., Brookfield, 262-782-9261, ebhs.org.
9/7 18TH ANNUAL CROQUET BALL Benefits Penfield Children’s Center. Cocktail hour and team speedcroquet match played by supporting businesses and corporate leaders, all while perusing a fabulous silent auction. Gourmet dinner and program follow, showcasing a Penfield family
9/8 DYLAN’S RUN FOR AUTISM Benefits Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin. Dylan’s Run begins and ends on Milwaukee’s lakefront. Last year, attendance was approximately 3,000 people. The proceeds fund programs and provide resources for families with autism here in southeastern Wisconsin. 8:30 a.m. 200 N. Harbor Dr., 414-427-9345, dylansrun.com. 9/9 TEE-UP FORE KIDS Benefits Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Funds raised through Children’s Hospital TeeUp Fore Kids will support the expansion of our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Milwaukee Country Club, 8000 N. Range Line Rd., River Hills, 414-2666320, chw.org. 9/11 REFASHION FOR LIFE
Benefits CommonGround Ministry/ Elena’s House. Featuring a fashion show that combines the latest fashions with fashionable products for the home, including countertops, flooring, light fixtures, hardware and windows. 5:30 p.m. $40 per person. S63 W13131
9/14 BRIGGS & AL’S RUN
& WALK FOR CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Benefits Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Briggs & Al’s Run & Walk is the oldest run and walk in the state of Wisconsin and one of the largest combined 8K events in the United States. The event has raised more than $14 million for Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, with 100 percent of the gifts and pledges going directly to help children. Marquette campus, 414-2661520, alsrun.com.
9/14 2013 FRIENDS OF THE HAGGERTY FALL GALA Benefits Haggerty Museum of Art, Marquette University. Proceeds support the museum’s mission of providing free exhibitions and educational programs, designed to contribute to transformational lifelong learning and enjoyment of the arts. 1250 W. Wisconsin Ave., 414-288-7290, marquette.edu/haggerty. 9/14 JDRF KOHL’S WALK TO CURE DIABETES Benefits JDRF Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter.
WALK MS: DOOR COUNTY Benefits National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Wisconsin Chapter. Make an extraordinary difference in the lives of those affected by multiple sclerosis with Challenge Walk MS, a three-day, 50-mile all-inclusive fundraising walk set in scenic Door County. $1,500 minimum fundraising goal. Egg Harbor, Door County, 262-369-4400, challengewalkmswi.org.
9/21 2013 NAMIWALK WAUKESHA Benefits NAMI Waukesha. The NAMI Walk is the largest and most successful mental illness awareness event in America. This will be NAMI Waukesha’s 10th annual NAMIWalk. All funds raised support programs that are provided free of charge to those in need. 10 a.m. Free. 701 E. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, 262-5248886, namiwalks.org. 9/21 15TH ANNUAL MTEF TENNIS BALL DINNER & AUCTION Benefits Milwaukee Tennis & Education Foundation. This annual fundraising event features cocktails, silent auction, sit-down dinner, evening program, live auction and music by the Eddie Butts Band! Money raised will benefit programs and services offered by MTEF. 6 p.m. $150 per person, $500+ sponsorship opportunities available. 10001 W. Blue Mound Rd., 414-4036823, mtef.com.
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