Non-profit organization, Dairy Cares of Wisconsin, has raised a record setting $453,000 on behalf of the Children’s Wisconsin health system during this year’s campaign.

That amount represents the best year in Dairy Care’s 14-year fundraising history. With that success, it  also has surpassed $3.1 million raised for Children’s since its inception.

Since 2010, Dairy Cares has united dairy industry professionals, other agricultural leaders, affiliated  industries, and like-minded individuals who support the groundbreaking medical advancements and  efforts of Children’s.

“The generosity we see each year in our donors, sponsors and volunteers is a testament to Wisconsin’s  dairy and agriculture communities,” said Jim Ostrom, Dairy Cares committee chairman. “We are united  in our desire to give back in a meaningful and impactful way.”

While the funds raised by Dairy Cares aid in the daily operation of the medical & health system, two  projects stand out:

• In 2022, Children’s Wisconsin-Fox Valley introduced the Dairy Cares Physical  Therapy/Occupational Therapy space, which will help youngsters regain critical skills as part of  their ongoing treatment plans.
• In 2018, Children’s Wisconsin-Milwaukee launched the state-of-the-art Dairy Cares Simulation  Lab, which gives medical professionals a safe venue to learn and sharpen their skills before using  them in the field.

Individuals or organizations interested in still giving to this year’s campaign can send checks to Dairy  Cares of Wisconsin Inc., Attn: Cheri Ellenbecker, N3569 Vanden Bosch Rd., Freedom, WI, 54130.

Other Ways to Support Dairy Cares 

As in the past, Dairy Cares welcomes sponsors who want to contribute to the cause. Contact Laurie  Fischer (laurie@lauriefischergroup.com; 920-366-1880) or Jim Ostrom (jostrom@milksource.net; 920- 759-4674) for more information.

About Children’s Wisconsin 

Children’s Wisconsin provides care through 40 statewide locations. These various sites provide a range  of specialized services, from dealing with childhood terminal illness and cancer to psychological  disorders. Experts in premature birth, the neonatal intensive care unit is ranked top in the nation. For  more information, visit the website at chw.org.