The 2012
University of Wisconsin-Platteville Christmas Telethon in support of Wisconsin
Badger Camp encouraged viewers to help make the campers fairy tale come true as
the student hosts revealed that over $62,000 was raised during the 10-hour live
telethon. All the proceeds of the Telethon
will go directly to helping send individuals with developmental disabilities to
Wisconsin Badger Camp next summer.
“On behalf of
the Wisconsin Badger Camp board of directors, staff, and most importantly the
campers, we would like to thank everyone for helping make the Christmas
Telethon a success. We would like to thank the University of Wisconsin-Platteville
and Chancellor Shields for their years of dedication to the Christmas Telethon.
Thank you to all the students, alumni and Media Technology Services staff who
helped make the production possible,” said Brent Bowers, Wisconsin Badger Camp Executive
Director. “Thank you to all of our
corporate and community sponsors that gave their support. The live auction
would not have been possible without the generous donations from all the local
businesses, sports teams, and celebrities. We appreciate all the viewers who
tuned in as well as everyone who joined us in person making a pledge or bidding
on an auction item. It is incredible to see so many people come together to
help our campers,” Bowers said.
The theme for
this year’s telethon was “Once Upon a Time” and included interviews with
University of Wisconsin-Platteville officials, Wisconsin Badger Camp staff,
corporate and community sponsors, and of course campers helped convey the
importance of community support to Wisconsin Badger Camp. Wisconsin Badger Camp
does not receive state or federal funding, which makes every donation that much
more important. The day was filled with great talent acts such as carolers,
dancers, and live music which entertained viewers at home as well as a live
audience. All of the talent volunteered
their time to be part of this community event.
Wisconsin
Badger Camp is an independent nonprofit organization located approximately 10
miles south of Prairie du Chien which served over 900 individuals with
developmental disabilities in 2012.
Providing outdoor recreational experiences such as fishing, hiking,
camping, horseback riding, canoeing, and arts & crafts, Wisconsin Badger
Camp brings a tradition of outdoor recreational experiences to people of any
ability or age regardless of their financial situation. Badger Camp relies heavily on the community’s
time, talent, and financial support to provide for its campers. 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.
Telethon
Corporate and Community Sponsors Include: University of Wisconsin-Platteville,
, The Grant and Iowa County Tavern League, Faherty Inc, TUBB CLUBB, Platteville
Jaycees, Wisconsin Bank & Trust, Platteville Thrift Shop, Mound City Bank, Century
Link, Platteville Elks Lodge #1460, Design Homes, Inc. /Deer Valley Lodge, Livingston
State Bank, Pioneer Ford, Platteville Optimists, Wal-Mart, State Theatres and
Delta 3 Engineering..
Badger
Camp would also like to recognize businesses that donated services and made
donations the day of the Telethon to support the Telethon staff and volunteers:
Bridal Boutique, , J-Paul’s, Cost Cutters, Cuttin’ Up , Marty Busch and Busch
Music, Pianos, and Organs, McDonald’s, Milio’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Papa
Murphy’s, Quiznos, Subway of Platteville, Dairy Queen, Taco Johns, and Pizza
Hut.
