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We're proud to support our local community.  Click here to see a calendar of Fitchburg area events.

Congratulations to Oak Bank CEO, Bob Gorsuch for being a part of the Race to Cure Diabetes in Whitefish, Montana.  Together with his daughter, Amy Eager, and grandson, Prentice Eager, they raised over $22,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) by each riding over 104 miles.  They were a part of the Madison team of 22 riders that together raised over $90,000 during the event.

The CowParade was a Public Art Event that has visited many cities world-wide.  After the Parade the cows were auctioned with the proceeds benefiting the University of Wisconsin Children's Hospital and other local charities.  Visit http://wisconsin.cowparade.com/ to learn more.

Here's Oak Bank's Cow designed by Stoughton artist, Karol Skjolaas.

Share Your Holidays to Eliminate Hunger 2005

...Celebrates its 10th anniversary.  And, it's the year that, with your help, we will top 10 million meals raised since the campaign began.  

The need for your help not only continues, but has increased.  The poverty rate in  Wisconsin is the highest it has been in 10 years.

In this state, tens of thousands of children and adults go to  bed hungry every night.  Food, along with clothing and shelter, are the most basic of human needs, and yet many truly do not know were their next meal is coming from.

When you help us raise meals during this campaign, you give hope to thousands of people who are distracted in their daily routines - whether it is at school, work or home--because they are hungry and physically and emotionally stressed to secure food.  By providing meals and raising awareness of hunger, we can make a difference in our neighbors' lives.

Help us raise meals to ensure that in this land of plenty, all people have enough food to fill their plates and nourish their lives.

GIVE BLOOD.  WEAR RED.  WIN BIG.

The American Red Cross and Charter Communications are hosting the 'Get Hooked on Saving Lives' promotion to help raise awareness about the critical need for blood donations during summer months. As a thank you to donors for taking time out of their busy schedules to give blood, our partner, Charter Communications will be providing 'Give Blood' awareness bands to all those who come to a participating Red Cross blood donation site; cool summer deals at participating community businesses and a chance to win a trip for two with accommodations to anywhere in the continental United States. Visit www.redcrossblood.com to find more information. Please donate blood this summer with the American Red Cross and make a difference during a time when blood supplies are often critically low. Call 1- 800-GIVE-LIF(E), that's 1-800-448-3543, to make an appointment. 

No Blood Donation or Purchase Necessary To Enter Or Win This Sweepstakes. A 'Give Blood' awareness band (while supplies last) and a chance to win a trip for 2 will be provided to all those who come to a participating American Red Cross blood donation site between 5/23/05 & 9/10/05. Open to legal residents of the contiguous U.S., 17 & over. To register without donating blood, see official rules at www.winwithcharter.com. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. Donors must be at least 17-years-old [16 with parental consent in Illinois and Iowa] and weigh 110 pounds or more. A blood donor card or driver's license or two other forms of I.D. are required at check-in.