Wisconsin Badger Camp: 26th Annual Valentine's Party re-cap

First of all, we are proud to announce that we raised $10,900 Sunday, Feb. 10th!! Second, Badger Camp wants to give a huge thank you to everyone who donated, donated their time, support and their resources. We could not have made this a better experience and wouldn't have raised the money if it wasn't for your help and dedication to Camp.

“We would like to thank everyone who has volunteered and helped raise funds for our organization for 26 years,” Badger Camp Development/ Communication Director Kayla Smith said. “We greatly appreciate all of the local businesses that donated items, Pioneer Lanes and their staff for hosting the event this year, Tim Noyce of N Sounds DJ Service for volunteering his services and playing great music all day, and Jason Bell and Bell Auction for volunteering their services for the live auction portion of the afternoon,” Smith said.

The top prize this year was $500 and the lucky winner was Jeff & Angie Udelhoven of Platteville. They then graciously donated the $500 back to Badger Camp. “On behalf of Wisconsin Badger Camp board members, staff and campers we want to thank Jeff & Angie for donating the $500 back to Badger Camp,” Smith said. “We also want to thank all of you that bought tickets and participated.”

The event included hourly raffles, meat raffles, a silent auction, a live auction, bake sale items, and music. The proceeds will then go towards Campership assistance, to individuals who wish to attend Badger Camp in the summer. “Events like the Valentine’s Day Party make it possible for individuals with developmental disabilities to be able to attend Badger Camp regardless of their income,” Badger Camp Executive Director Brent Bowers said. “We cannot say thank you enough to the volunteers who put this event together for reaching out to their friends and neighbors here in the community.”

Located 10 miles south of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Badger Camp is a non-profit organization that serves individuals with developmental disabilities by providing quality outdoor recreational experiences. Wisconsin Badger Camp accepts campers regardless of age, severity of a disability, or financial situation. Last year over 900 individuals with developmental disabilities had the opportunity to experience swimming, hiking, camping, and making friends that last a lifetime at Wisconsin Badger Camp. If you or someone else you know would like more information on how to get involved, please call the Platteville office at (608) 348-9689 or visit our website at: www.badgercamp.org.