2015 Charitable Activites

Post date: Nov 9, 2015 9:27:00 PM

We have been active this year! It's been great!

1. Provided James R. Helmuth Perseverance in Athletics and Academics Scholarship Award to two Middleton High School seniors for their charitable work and effort in academics and athletics - Tyler Ballweg and Emily Bergum, 2015.
2. Raised and provided over $7,000 in financial support to Middleton families who lost their homes by fire at Forest Harbor apartments (in coordination with several collaborating agencies and community organizations).
3. Began providing weekly "Music for All" performances matching musicians with homebound residents for weekly musical event. The weekly sessions began in September and have been ongoing the entire fall. These are very positive and very popular with the residents!
4. Funded two kids in summer football camp at DCYFL youth program.
5. Funded two kids in fall DCYFL football (8th grade) football team.
6. Spoke and provided academic support to the Simpson Street Free Press through a public appearance and interview.
7. Participated in fun runs to raise awareness and provide financial support to specific organizations
   • Spring Madison Half-Marathon (13.1 mi)
   • Battle of the Badges 2015 Fun Run and Baseball Game (5K)
   • Badger Children's Cancer Network (10K)
   • Good Neighborfest Fun Run (5k)
   • Fall Madison Half-Marathon (13.1 mi)
   • Madison Marathon Feature/Focus Article on James' Fund
8. Donated approximately 40 books to the City of Middleton Police Department for kids in crisis situations (James' books!).
9. Third annual Basketball Buddies Skills Clinic for 1st-3rd grade kids (December 6th) at Kromrey Middle School.
10. Provided outreach support for library cards through the Middleton Library Board at Elm Lawn Elementary School.
11. Funded two athletes in Middleton Competitive Basketball League registration fees. An anonymous donor has covered tournament fees! :)