Join us for our 12th year. We have raised over $350,000 for organizations supporting veterans and first responders in the state of Wisconsin and hosted over 80 veterans and active duty members of the military at our events.
Last Year
We raised around $50,000 to help combat-wounded veterans and first responders and gave 10 heroes an amazing on-the-water experience. To date, we have raised nearly $300,000 for charities that benefit people right here in our community. This year, our goal is over $50,000 to help Wisconsin Hero Outdoors as they continue to work against their mission.
Wisconsin Hero Outdoors began in 2016 when a small group of Veterans and First Responders got together to use outdoor activities to help address both physical and mental health challenges along with restoring a sense of comradery. The organization is part of the Waukesha County Community Foundation 501c(3) and recently expanded state-wide with the partnership and support of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law and Entrepreneur Clinic.
The mission of Wisconsin Hero Outdoors is to help connect Veterans, First Responders and their families to outdoor activities in Wisconsin., conducting outdoor events and supporting existing 501c3 organizations with a focus on outdoor activities that serve the veteran, military and first responder community. Our goal is to help bolster effective programs and encourage new opportunities.
The group’s founders and advisors operate Wisconsin Hero Outdoors as a 100% volunteer team and ALL donations directly serve Wisconsin Heroes.
To learn more visit: https://wiherooutdoors.org/
We are holding a silent auction and bucket raffle held at our event on Okauchee Lake. We typically have 4-5 silent auction items and 8-10 bucket raffles with prizes ranging from gift certificates, sporting goods items, tickets to concerts and sporting events, autographed items and more.
Any cash donations will go directly to Wisconsin Hero Outdoors.
All in-kind or cash sponsors will get placement on event banners and in PA announcements on the event. Any prizes on season-long raffle ticket will also credit the donor. We literally sell thousands of tickets every year.
If you are willing to donate cash or prizes, please either contact Ryan Chuckel at 414-698-7132 or ryanc@gunpowderinc.com or send prizes directly to:
Wisconsin Hero Outdoors
W329 S690, Kettle Moraine Dr, Delafield, WI 53018
Please make checks out to Wisconsin Hero Outdoors.
