Previous Events

Hosted by Brian and Shannon Meltz, daughter of 2 year old Hailey Meltz. All proceeds will go directly to the PLGA Foundation to fund research to find kinder, gentler treatments and a 100% cure for PLGA Brain Tumors. Nationally known singer/musician Mary Catterton will be giving a special performance during the evening. The night will also include a cocktail social, informal dinner, silent auction, networking, socialization, and FUN! For a personal invite with all the details, please email bmeltz@new.rr.com.

Date: Saturday, May 3, 2008

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Butte Des Morts Country Club - Main Ballroom

On Saturday April 26th we held the Team Hailey 5k Run/Walk For a Cure in Menasha. The course started at Germania Hall in Menasha and went over the scenic trestle trail bridge. The weather left a bit to be desired, but the day itself was a huge success. In some ways we think it is appropriate that the weather was a little rough…it was symbolic of our journey and kind of inspiring to see people battle through the conditions with a smile on their face and a great attitude.

Early totals put the net proceeds at around $43,000! Incredible! 100% of proceeds will go towards PLGA specific research. It was our biggest fundraising event to date by a mile.

Race results:

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Date: Saturday, April 26, 2008

Time: 8:30 a.m.

Where: Germania Hall, Menasha

This event was a huge success thanks to the UW-Whitewater AMA Chapter. They did an amazing job putting on a fun and impressive night. Proceeds from the evening raised about $15,000 for the PLGA Foundation, with all proceeds going directly to PLGA specific research. As an outcome of the event, two other major universities in other parts of the country have agreed to fundraise for PLGA Foundation in 2009 thanks to the presentation Carolyn Schweitzer gave at the national AMA conference in New Orleans.

Date: Saturday, April 19, 2008

Time: 6:00 p,m,

Where: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus -- The University Center

The bowling event turned out to be a blast! Nearly $5,000 was raised for the PLGA Foundation because of this event, and the best part, is it was a blast in the process. The day ended with an incredible moment when Hailey, Faith, and Uncle Kurt rolled a strike together to win a "beat the pro" competition and the whole place errupted like they just won the superbowl! It was a really neat moment. Thanks to the bowling alley and Uncle Dave and Aunt Dee for making this event happen. They did a fantastic job.

Date: Saturday, March 15, 2008

Time: 1:00 pm

Where: Marble Park Lane 675 Grant Street Winneconne, WI 54986

Shannon's cousin Tina is holding an event at Muskego Gateway Entertainment Complex. $10 per child. $20 per adult. 1pm: Lunch with Santa. Bring the family! 3pm-5pm: Bake sale, Silent Auction, Raffles 5pm-7pm: Dinner and free beer 7pm-midnight: Karaoke

Date: Sunday, December 2, 2007

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Where: Muskego Gateway Entertainment Complex (One mile south of 43 on Racine Avenue)

Event Report: Despite some nasty weather, the event was very nice and went well. Because of the weather the attendance ended up being lower than hoped, but it truly was a good day and we had fun. Final numbers will not be in for a few weeks, but again we raised more awareness in the process and saw some people we had not seen in a while, so no matter what it was a good day!

Come do all of your holiday shopping with us! Vendors include lia sophia, Tastefully Simple, Traveling Vineyard, Beijo Bags, Creative Memories, Usborne Books, Tupperware, The Angel Company, Wildtree, Jockey Person-to-Person, Mary Kay, Beauti-Control Spas, Pampered Chef, Home & Garden, Party Lite, Inspired Aroma, Home Interiors, Taste of Home, and Simply Fun. Each vendor will donate a portion of their proceeds to the Fight PLGA Foundation.

Date: Saturday, November 24, 2007

Time: 10 am - 2 pm

Where: The Wave (In Main Hall upstairs) 2350 N Casaloma Dr- next to the Timber Rattlers Stadium

Event Report: The event went very well. Vendors will be sending in their donations throughout the month of December and some have agreed to send in donations from any show that spawned from this event. The final numbers are in and we netted a little over $5,000. We also got good exposure from advertising the event and from the event itself, plus WFRV came to the event and did a short news story on it that evening.

A 4 person scramble with a shotgun (cannon) start at noon. Cocktails, dinner, and raffles to follow. Karaoke will follow the raffles. The cost is $30.00 per person for golf and dinner (Carts are extra). $20.00 for just dinner. We are planning on everyone paying upon arrival the morning of the event.

Date: Saturday, October 20, 2007

Time: 12:00 p.m.

Where: Edgewater Country Club

Event Report: The first annual tomahawk outing was a success. The effort the team put into pre-event and the event itself helped us raise awareness, we had a lot of fun, and we netted around $2,600 in the process.

18 Hole Scramble. Includes cart, range balls, and all you can eat cookout buffet after while watching the Badger football game.

Date: Saturday, October 13, 2007

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Where: Western Lakes Golf Course Pewaukee WI

Event Report: The first annual Hailey Meltz Golf Outing in Milwaukee was a success. We learned a lot in the process, we raised awareness, we had fun, and we netted around $7,000 to forward to PLGA Foundation. All in all, it was a great day. Thanks again to the tremendous amount of planning and effort John Boldt put in to coordinate this event, and to all of those who helped him and contributed to our cause in one way or another.

We have all heard of "walk-a-thons". Well Shannon's counsin, Jim Olson, is going to fish for muskies for 24 hours straight and is looking for sponsors. He will start fishing Oct 3rd at 7:00am, and stop fishing at 7:00am Oct 4th!!! A friend of his will be with him to take pictures and video tape the event. All the proceeds will go to The Fight PLGA Foundation and go directly to research for Hailey's tumor type. Please make checks payable to the Fight PLGA Foundation and mail directly to Jim Olson at 110 W. Merrill Ave. Tomahawk WI 54487. Please include return address for tax receipt purposes.

Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Time: 7:00 a.m.

Where: A lake up north somewhere

Event Report: Shannon's cousin, Jim Olson, finished his 24 hour fishathon this morning! We want to thank Jim and his family and supporters for taking on this challenge. Jim stayed up 24 hours straight, and then went right from the lake to the radio station to do an interview with a local radio host and Shannon (who was on the line by phone from Appleton). This event was just another example of the kind of tenacity and support we've received from those around us...and Jim was very smart to incorporate some good marketing and publicity along with it. The doantion numbers will not be in for a few weeks, but the most important thing may be the fact that Jim and his team helped raise more awareness up in the north woods, and hopefully helped draw more people to our website and to our cause. GREAT JOB JIM! We are blown away by the effort you gave on this and the support you and your family have provided us so far. Check out the links below to see the wausau/tomahawk area news story and radio interview regarding what Jim did and our cause.... Radio interview with Jim and Shannon: www.wjjq.com/FORUM104.m3u Local News story: www.waow.com/News/index.php?ID=16499 once you are on the site above, find the little red camera near the right corner and click on it and the actual television news story will play

Grandma Peg is having a huge rummage sale this weekend (20+ families!) with ALL PROCEEDS going to research to find a cure for Hailey's tumor type. Please feel free to spread the word and thanks in advance to all who attend or have contributed to this event in one way or another.

Date: Saturday, September 15, 2007

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Where: 1500 Alcan Drive, Menasha (behind the old Valley Fair Mall)

Event Report: The Rummage Sale was a HUGE success. Grandma Peg and her helpers raised over $2,000! We cannot thank enough, my mom (Peg Meltz) and the list of people who helped in one way or another. Thank you to all for your time, energy, and effort!