EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The RCU Foundation announced that local charities will receive $27,500 following the 2022 Rock the Riverfront featuring the Charity Classic.
This year’s event benefited three Veteran-focused charities that work with Veterans and their families to provide needed items and support services throughout a Veteran’s life after active service, the credit union said, adding the RCU Foundation is proud to give back to those who have served and the organizations that advocate for making a difference in Veterans’ lives.
Registered participants received one free vote at the time of registration; additional votes were available to be purchased online at $2 each.
Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute Foundation earned 42% of the votes and will be awarded a $15,000 donation; Sofas for Service earned 39% of the votes, and will receive $7,500, and Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls will receive $5,000 after earning 19% of the vote.
Rock the Riverfront featuring the Charity Classic included a 10K and yep=mile walk/run, and two youth races. Due to the weather, the in-person Rock the Riverfront events on Saturday, June 25 were canceled.
The RCU Foundation also offered the opportunity for all registered participants to complete their race virtually. Participants in the 10K and 2 mile events were able to qualify their times for their age group and win a medal.
The RCU Foundation’s Rock the Riverfront Classic Rock Hunt sponsored by Market & Johnson ended on the afternoon of June 24. Brian Heath and his children Gavin, Lincoln and Everley took home the $500 prize.
“Together, they found the rock hiding near the staircase in Anson Park in Jim Falls, Wisconsin. The family enjoyed working together each day to figure out the clues and exploring new areas on their hunt,” the credit union said.
The RCU Foundation is thankful for the community’s support of the event and three Veteran-focused charity beneficiaries! Save the date for next year’s Rock the Riverfront on Saturday, June 24, 2023.