Author: Gail Madson

2019 FALL RIDE

Gail Madson

The 4th annual S.T.E.F. Fall Ride was our most successful to date. The ride was held on Saturday, September 28th, 2019. The ride began and ended at Ray’s Boneyard in Lena. Many incredible donations and raffles were available for bidding. Because of the support and generosity of area families and community organizations, we were able to raise $20,000 in Stef’s name to benefit local youth charities, suicide prevention and heighten awareness in northeast Wisconsin and beyond. This is where we donated the proceeds from the ride:

  • Brown County Suicide Prevention Program
  • Oconto Falls Northern Lightning Youth Girls
  • 3 Scholarships to the Lena High School 2020 Graduating Class
  • Gillett Cross Country Program
  • Oconto Area Humane Society
  • Oconto School Extended Learning Time
  • Oconto School Mental Health Initiative
  • Oconto Falls 5th Grade Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya trip
  • Coleman 1st Grade girl Scouts
  • Coleman Middle School Archery Club
  • Oconto Middle School Hydroponic Garden
  • Lena School Art Department

2018 Fall Ride

Gail Madson

The 3rd annual S.T.E.F. Fall Ride was held on September 29th 2018. Registration was held again at Rays Boneyard in Lena.  The ride then headed to Woody’s Bar & Grill in Crivitz, then went to Waubee lodge in Lakewood and Thunder Lake Bar & Grill in Crivitz before heading back to The Boneyard for a delicious meal.  A silent auction along with a large selection of bucket raffles & card raffles rounded off the night.  Thanks to all who donated, helped out and participated in the ride, it was another successful year!

We raised $17,000; with that money we were able to donate to the following:

  • Brown County Coalition for Suicide Prevention
  • Lena High School (3) $1,000 Scholarships
  • Lena Public School art room
  • Oconto Unified School District Extended Learning Time
  • Oconto Unified School District Hydroponics Program
  • Oconto Unified School District Mental Health Initiative
  • Oconto Falls School Girls Softball Program
  • Coleman School District 5th Grade Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya Trip
  • Coleman School District Weight Room–Exercise mats
  • Coleman School District Archery Club
  • Oconto Area Humane Society
  • Suring Cross Country Team
  • Oconto Falls Youth Football Program

2017 Fall Ride

Gail Madson

Our 2nd annual ride was held on Saturday October 14th, 2017.  It started at Rays Boneyard and from there went to The Hangar in Crivitz, Sociables Bar & Grill in Wausaukee, The Corner Grill in Marinette, then The Dockside in Oconto and ended back at The Boneyard.  There were bucket raffles, 50/50 raffle, card raffles, silent auctions including 2 paintings/drawings of Stefanie’s.  We had another great turnout and The Boneyard put on a tasty meal for everyone.  Thanks to everyone’s support, we raised $ 16,000!  With that money, we donated to:

  • Brown County Coalition for Suicide prevention
  • Oconto Area Humane Society
  • Scholarships to 3 Lena High School Seniors
  • The Lena High School Art Department
  • Coleman Middle School Archery Club
  • Oconto Unified School District Mental Health Initiative
  • Oconto Unified School District Extended Learning Time
  • Oconto Falls Youth Football

2016 Fall Ride

Gail Madson

The inaugural Fall Color Ride was held on October 15th 2016.  The registration was at Rays Boneyard with stops at The Pines on Crooked lake Crivitz, Wild Wolf Inn, and ending up at Wouters with a light lunch, silent auction, bucket and 50/50 raffles.  Roughly 150 people participated in the event that raised just over $8,000.  Those funds were dispersed to:

  • The Brown County Suicide Prevention Program
  • Two Scholarships to the Lena High School
  • Lena High School Art Department
  • Oconto Area Humane Society
  • Oconto River Kids