Levi's Challenge Event a Huge Success with help from Packers Don Barclay and Jerron McMillian:
Levi Biestle is a 3 1/2 yr old young boy who was involved in a tragic lawn tractor accident. He has had 11 surgeries and three toes and part of a foot amputated. More surgeries will be needed, as will be money to help pay for these medical expenses. (To read about this in more detail, visit levischallenge.com
This past Saturday, Packers players Don Barclay, Jerron McMillian and a host of volunteers and local businesses got together to donate their time, money, services and raffle items in a concerted effort to raise money for this young Wisconsinite.
The Newburgh Fire department hosted the event, spearheaded by Wayne Sargent and Steve Tate of the "Ultimate Packer Fan Connection." There were raffles, auctions, food and beverage sales with all proceeds going to the cause.
LS Limo of Appleton provided free transportation for the players. Mayfield Sports Marketing donated items for the raffles and auctions. Too many others to mention were volunteers that helped run the day-long event.
News of the event was spread via social media by the players, fans and members of the Packers Talk Radio Network and Mayfield Sports Marketing.
But of course, the biggest draw were the appearances by Packers' players Don Barclay and Jerron McMillian, who both cleared time in their schedules to be there to support the fund raising event.
The players signed items that were then auctioned or raffled off. All event attendees received free autographs from the players, but were encouraged to make a donation if they were able to.
In all, it was a huge success; the day's events raised close to $30,000 to help Levi and his family with the medical expenses they face.
Many thanks go to all involved, but it was the appearance of the Packers' players that brought in the masses. If you want to make your next event a major success, please fill out our contact form and we'll be happy to discuss with you how we can help.
