Causes to Celebrate

Chrystal Chartier-Wittenmyer crossed the finish line with several of the 36 members of the Run for a Cause team that raised more than $21,000 for her family to move into a new home. Wittenmyer died of breast cancer in October of 2022, but her family was scheduled to move into a new Habitat for Humanity home in March of 2023. Submitted.

Members of the Door County Medical Center (DCMC) Auxiliary presented a check for $45,000 to Brian Stephens, DCMC president and CEO, fulfilling a $250,000 pledge to the new skilled nursing facility. The auxiliary raised the funds primarily through its House and Garden Walk event. Submitted.

For her efforts as the leader of the MS Walk in Door County, Pat Heller (right, shown with Tom Heller) received an Inspiration Award during the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Leadership Conference in Dallas. Heller’s MS Walk Door County team, Multiple Screwballs, has raised more than half a million dollars over 15 years. Submitted.

The 2022 Miss Door County Outstanding Teen, Claire Bohn, used her platform to advocate for those with dyslexia. Her advocacy was part education and part fundraising as she visited local classrooms, posted about the condition on social media and raised funds in partnership with Bright Young Dyslexics, a De Pere–based nonprofit. Submitted.

The Annual Chop ’n’ Shop with a Cop event treated 30 children from Door County schools to a day of tree cutting, shopping and wrapping Christmas gifts for family members. Each child was assisted by a uniformed officer from the Door County Sheriff’s Department, City of Sturgeon Bay Police Department or Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, as well as many volunteers from agencies within the Door County Courthouse. Submitted.

The Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus held its annual pet walk in September. Photo courtesy of the Humane Society.

Mission Statement: The mission of HELP of Door County is to eliminate domestic abuse through prevention and intervention services, and to advocate for social change.

Vision Statement: We desire a world free of violence, that recognizes the uniqueness and capabilities of all persons; where all people have access to resources; where all people respect each other and appreciate differences. • Advocacy, Crisis Intervention and Emotional Support •

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• Youth Leadership: FYRE (Forging Youth Relationship Education), Flame & Sparks

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