EVENT: The American Heart Association (AHA) hosted its annual Milwaukee Heart and Stroke Ball at the Pfister Hotel.
CAUSE: Proceeds raised benefited the AHA’s mission to connect, innovative and invest in groundbreaking research, advocacy initiatives, public education and quality care programs that advance health outcomes.
PROCEEDS: Live and silent auctions and sponsorships garnered $600,000.
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EVENT: Women for MACC hosted Pasta Fest at the American Serb Hall.
CAUSE: Proceeds raised at the event benefited research for pediatric cancers and related blood disorders.
PROCEEDS: More than $17,000 was raised through ticket sales, sponsorships, raffle tickets and other donations.
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EVENT: The American Lung Association hosted its Fight For Air Climb at the U.S. Bank Center.
CAUSE: Proceeds raised at the event benefited the organization’s mission of saving lives by promoting lung health and preventing lung disease through education, community services, advocacy and research.
PROCEEDS: Registration fees and individual donations garnered $765,000, and makes Milwaukee No. 1 FFA Climb in the nation for the seventh consecutive year.
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EVENT: Susan G. Kommen Wisconsin hosted its More Than Pink Gala: Masquerede Ball at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.
CAUSE: Proceeds raised at the event benefited the organization’s Breast Cancer Assistance Fund which pays for mammograms, additional diagnostic tests needed to diagnose breast cancer, transportation to and from chemotherapy treatments, bills and child care. Funds also assisted education for men and women on breast health.
PROCEEDS: More than $70,000 was raised through ticket and table sales, silent and live auctions, fundraising games and a giving campaign.
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EVENT: Aarambh Indian Dance School hosted its first event Dance-a-thon to fund raise for animal rescue organizations Milwaukee Pets Alive, ALAI Rescues (Bangalore, India) and Lets Live Together (Bangalore, India).
CAUSE: A five hour dance session teaching hip hop, tap, salsa, afro-beat and Bollywood dance raised proceeds to benefit the three animal rescue organizations that hosted the event.
Photos by Dan Wilson
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The Alzheimer’s Association hosted its annual gala, A Night to Remember, at the Pfister Hotel, where guests enjoyed silent and live auctions, entertainment and dinner. Proceeds benefited funding for research and programs, as well as awareness for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Photos by Erol Reyal
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The Milwaukee Art Museum recently celebrated its annual Art in Bloom event. Guests enjoyed stunning, art-inspired floral displays throughout the museum, a floral-fashion runway show featuring gowns and accessories created entirely out of flowers, and horticultural lectures and workshops. Photos by Dan Wilson
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