Summary of Projects
Since 2013 We have given away over $20,000 (2016)
A heartfelt thank you to all the people and organizations that have contributed to the James R. Helmuth Memorial Benefit Fund to help fund athletics and academics for kids in need. We couldn't do this without you!!!
Please share your donations (and receive your tax deduction ID) payable to
James R. Helmuth Benefit Fund Or, online at http://www.rally.org/jamesrhelmuth/
- James Helmuth Benefit Fund
- c/o Jeff or Lisa Helmuth
- 1609 Parmenter Street
- Middleton, WI 53562
Accomplishments - 2016
- Middleton Educational Foundation: Science Program funding support ($2000)
- Weekly Music for All Performances for Alzheimer's Patients at Artisan Assisted Living (In-Kind plus $100 outlay)
- Thanks Caitlin McGrath, Randy Hunt, Jeff Helmuth, Jonathan Kult, Isabel Roden, Andy Lewis, Haley Bills, and many others!
- MCPASD Spelling Bee Fund (2016 - $500)
- Wisconsin Academy Basketball Player for summer 2016 Season!($800)
- James Helmuth Perseverance Award for MHS Graduating Senior Basketball Players spring 2016. ($500)
- James Helmuth Perseverance Award at Infinity Black Belt coming up this summer!
- Gio's Garden ($500) In memory of Carter, a brave soul whose life was rich with love from his mom, extended family, Mr. Welch and his loving safety dog Thor.
Accomplishments - 2015
- Weekly Music for All Performances for Alzheimer's Patients at Artisan Assisted Living (In-Kind plus $100 outlay)
- Thanks Caitlin McGrath, Randy Hunt, Jeff Helmuth, Jonathan Kult, Isabel Roden, Andy Lewis, Haley Bills, and many others!
- Fall Basketball Buddies with 50 participants at Kromrey Middle School!
- MCPASD Spelling Bee Fund (2015 - $500)
- James Helmuth Perseverance Award for MHS Graduating Senior Basketball Players spring 2015. ($500) - Tyler Ballweg and Emily Bergum
- Two James Helmuth Perseverance Awards at Infinity Black Belt!
- Raised and provided over $7,500 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).
- Funded two summer football camp scholarships at DCYFL youth program.
- Funded two kids in fall DCYFL football (8th grade) football team.
- Spoke and provided academic support to the Simpson Street Free Press through a public appearance and interview.
- 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
- Lisa Helmuth received a Black Belt at Infinity Martial Arts in James' honor
Accomplishments - 2014
- James Helmuth Perseverance Award for MHS Graduating Senior Basketball Players spring 2014. ($500)
- James Helmuth Perseverance Award at Infinity Black Belt coming up this summer!
- Sponsored high school athlete (Terrell Marquis Goodwan) in AAU Wisconsin Streak Select, Madison, Wisconsin!
- Tracking the 2014 Year of Health and Fitness for James! Keeping track of all the activities that our friends participate in where they say a positive thought or dedicate a run, or even think a positive thought in James' honor! We will track these events on the site. We're excited to see what happens!
- Funded two athletes in summer basketball clinics.
- Funded two athletes in summer football clinic
- Funded two athletes in Cardinal Youth Football Club fees.
- Funded three athletes in fall 2014 competitive basketball.
- Provided emergency funds $4000 to family due to loss of home from fire.
Accomplishments - 2013
- MCPASD Spelling Bee Fund (2013 - $500)
- First annual James Helmuth Basketball Buddies Skills Clinic! ($900)
- First James Helmuth Perseverance Award at Infinity Martial Arts
- Establishment of a nature bench (family funded) at Stricker's Pond)
- Planting of a Pear Tree at Stricker's Pond (Neighborhood Gift)
- Interview at WORT - Writers on the Air on James' birthday.
- Basketball for James (Open gym after memorial service, April 6th)
