Emergency responders from Middleton host Battle of the Badges event to aid families impacted by childhood cancer
In the heart of Middleton, Wisconsin, the annual Battle of the Badges fundraiser is set to take place this Saturday morning at Firefighters Memorial Park. This friendly competition between the Middleton Police Department and the Middleton Fire Department is more than just a softball game; it's a heartwarming event that raises money and awareness for local families affected by childhood diseases and cancers.
This year, the event will be supporting 2-year-old Lenny Kossack, a resident of Cross Plains who was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in January. Lenny, along with her family, will be the focus of this year's fundraiser. The money raised at the event will go directly to helping the Kossack family with medical and related expenses.
The Battle of the Badges event is a well-established tradition in Middleton, having started in 2012. Each year, the city selects one family to support, and this year is no exception. Battalion Chief Eric Porter and Officer Julie Carbon, who has been hosting the event for the third year, are looking forward to the community coming together for some friendly rivalry.
The event will feature concessions, games, face painting, prizes, and a silent auction. The highlight of the event will be when Lenny Kossack throws the first pitch at 10:00 a.m.
Officer Carbon expressed her joy at seeing the community come together for this cause, stating that events like this are a special way for the police department to be a part of the community and give back. Battalion Chief Porter finds the event fun and rewarding each year.
The Battle of the Badges is a significant event in the Middleton community, fostering local solidarity through the involvement of police, firefighters, and residents. It strengthens ties while contributing to important causes, creating a sense of unity and purpose.
In the past, the event has supported families who have returned year after year, some of whom have grown taller than the organizers. The consistent focus on aiding children with serious health issues underscores its ongoing mission.
The Battle of the Badges will take place at Firefighters Memorial Park, located at 3201 Pleasant View Rd in the City of Middleton. Join us this Saturday for a day of fun, community, and support for a worthy cause.
- The funds raised at the Battle of the Badges, an annual event in Middleton, are directed towards families dealing with medical-conditions like cancer, such as the Kossack family who are contending with Lenny's neuroblastoma.
- This community event, focused on health-and-wellness and raising awareness about childhood diseases like cancer, offers concessions, games, face painting, prizes, and a silent auction, with the highlight being Lenny Kossack's first pitch.
