Western Days 2006!

Well, Braeger did it again! Once more, the West Allis Western Days parade was in danger of not happening, and Braeger saved the day!

After our support last year for this, the largest non-motorized parade in the United States, Braeger wasn't going to let it end now. So we stepped in and made a tremendous difference. Throughout the year we offered West Allis residents an opportunity to help out too. Any time a West Allis resident bought a car from Braeger, if they chose, we would donate $250 to West Allis Charities, the organizers of the Western Days' events.

The program was successful beyond our wildest dreams! Braeger ultimately donated approximately $20,000 (twenty thousand dollars!) to West Allis Charities, ensuring a successful parade one more year.

We were sure excited, but we weren't the only ones! All along the 2.6 mile parade route people were stacked 5, 6, and sometimes even 7 rows deep to watch! It was incredible. I had the unique privilege of walking in the parade, and tossing candy out to the crowd, so I got to see the effects of the parade up close. Someone once said that you've done a good thing if you bring joy into even one person's life each day. On that evening, Braeger seemed to have helped bring joy, smiles, and laughter, to the lives of thousands.

I hope everyone joins in again this year to make sure the 2007 Western Days Parade is just as amazing a success!

The Best Day Ever!

Well, maybe I'm exaggerating, but not by much! Braeger's annual Foster parent Appreciation Day was fantastic. Every year, as part of Braeger's ongoing effort to make sure that people doing good things get recognized, we host a festival for foster parents in the Milwaukee area. These parents open their hearts and homes to children who need them, so we want to open our doors to them in appreciation. It's our chance to do the singing for this group of unsung heroes.
Over a hundred foster familes visited throughout the day, where they got to enjoy great food, games, and prizes. We had pony rides, a moonwalk-bouncing room, and even a room filled with real live butterflies! Derek Turnbow and Carlos Lee from the Milwaukee Brewers were on hand, as were the famous Miller Park Sausage Racers.
	The weather was absolutely perfect, and it looked like everyone had a fantastic time.
A heartfelt thanks goes out to all the volunteers and staff that helped make this one of the best days ever!

If you're interested in, or considering becoming a foster parent, Lutheran Social Services would love to hear from you, and would be happy to answer any questions, or provide any help you could want. You can contact them at their website www.lsswis.org.