The Kiwanis Club of Fort Atkinson has received a donation made by Fort HealthCare through its Frosty Rock Challenge program, according to information released by Fort HealthCare.
The Kiwanis Club was the recipient of $1,500, with those monies resulting from a portion of registration fees provided by those who participated in the 12k trail run, 5k run and 1-mile kids run organized through the program last year.
Monies will be used by the Kiwanis Club to support park improvement projects, according to the release.
A presentation during which members of the Kiwanis Club were awarded the funds was held Monday, Feb. 6.
As noted in the release, last year’s Frosty Rock Challenge was held in November.
The event includes in-person opportunities to participate in the three races, and virtual options to participate in the 12k and 5k races.
“The challenge promotes health and well-being in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere and provides an opportunity for FHC to give back to the community,” the release stated.
In 2023, the event is planned to take place Saturday, Nov. 11.
“Kiwanis was honored to partner with FHC for the Frosty Rock Challenge, providing a great opportunity for community members to organize for a fun family friendly event. We are very excited for the next Frosty Rock Challenge … and are already working on ideas on how to make it another amazing event for Fort Atkinson,” Gregory Klug Jr., president of the Kiwanis Club of Fort Atkinson was quoted as saying in the release.
“We are grateful for Kiwanis’ partnership in the Frosty Rock Challenge. Partnering with local organizations on community wellness programs helps bring the community together and lead us all closer to fulfilling FHC’s vision to be the healthiest community in Wisconsin,” Tiffany Pernat, Community Health and Wellness Department coordinator noted in the release.
About Fort HealthCare
According to the release, Fort HealthCare is committed to improving the health and well-being of its communities, with a vision to make the communities it serves the “healthiest community in Wisconsin.”
The release states: “As the leading healthcare provider in the region, it is our goal to reach as many members of the community as possible with health and wellness messages, providing tools and resources to help individuals improve their health and quality of life while collaborating with several partners to positively improve the population’s health overall on a longterm basis.”
About Kiwanis Club of Fort Atkinson
According to the release, for more than 50 years, the Kiwanis Club of Fort Atkinson has served the Fort Atkinson community. The club is a part of Kiwanis International, a global organization dedicated to improving the lives of children, “one child, and one community at a time,” the release states.
As noted within the release: “The Kiwanis Club of Fort Atkinson consists of 32 local, caring, and compassionate leaders … focused on raising funds to support various community causes.”
Events organized by the club include: the Wilbur Sundt Scholarship Raffle, Girls Softball Fest, Summer Charity Concerts, Trunk or Treat, and Bids for Kids online auction, the release stated.
Programs provide funding for scholarships for high school students, and support several youth and community-based programs in Fort Atkinson, the release noted.
Kiwanis Club of Fort Atkinson members Anna Albert, from left, Greg Albert, and Mario Rodriguez, followed by Fort HealthCare Community Health and Wellness Department Coordinator Tiffany Pernat, along with Kiwanis Club members Curt Polzin, Aaron Ramsey and Tim Weidenfeller gather for a check presentation made earlier this month. Contributed photo.
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