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1st Annual was a huge success

Tuesday 16th Sep
Marcie’s Strike Out Alzheimer’s First Annual Fundraiser Held at the Phoenix Center














Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia and is a growing concern across Wisconsin and the nation. If you or your family are not affected by the disease personally, chances are you know someone who is. Creating awareness is a key way to ensure that people get an early diagnosis which will help them be able to receive treatments to help slow the disease or help with the effects of the disease. Currently there is no cure, but early detection provides people with opportunities for treatment, potential eligibility to be a part of clinical trials and give people a chance to prioritize their health and make plans for the future. 
 
To raise awareness and donations, one local man decided to host a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of his mom, Marcia Dalberg Gilbank. Marcia lost her battle with Alzheimer’s Disease in August of 2024. Going through this journey was difficult not only for Marcia but also her family and friends. This experience made her son, Chris Gerber, want to do something to make a difference. 
 
Chris and Marcia shared a lifelong love of bowling therefore it seemed fitting for him to organize a four-man Baker bowling tournament. The event took place at the Phoenix Center on December 7th, and was a huge success. Not only did it raise awareness, the event raised over $5,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association. These funds will go towards research and community-based programming so no one has to face this disease alone. 
 
The tournament would not have been possible without the support of Greg and Amy Schoepp from the Phoenix Center, the bowlers who participated, countless businesses and individuals from across our community and state who donated money, silent auction items and basket raffle items. The event was such a great success that next year’s tournament is already being planned and will be held on November 8, 2025 at the Phoenix Center.