We've made the difficult decision not to have our annual cookie and pizza fry sale this year. The logistics of packaging and transporting deliveries while keeping our volunteers and supporters safe would have been a challenge. It saddens us because we know our holiday deliveries are a bright spot for many of you. They are
For several years now, Emily's Path has used the proceeds from its annual Holiday Treat Sale to purchase Christmas gifts for local children in need. The items we purchase are donated to the Marathon County Salvation Army for their "Toy Store." This program was designed to help low-income families give their children a Christmas to
This spring, we were contacted by the mother of a high school freshman from central Wisconsin. Her son, Noah, who has spina bifida, is participating on his school's track & field team, in wheelchair events. The throwing events require an adaptive chair that provides the stability, positioning and freedom of motion required for throwing shotput.
Nine-year-old Vanessa Poole of Rothschild has both Down syndrome and autism. Often, Vanessa will wake at 2:00 or 3:00 in the morning, and go non-stop until bedtime at 9:00 p.m. The situation presented not only a safety concern but also disrupted the entire family's sleep schedule. Vanessa's parents - who also have four other
Thanks to your generous support (and the hard work of our volunteer shoppers, Maddie and Renea!), Emily's Path is donating $5,000 worth of toys, books, games, clothing and more to the Salvation Army's Christmas Store. The store provides the opportunity for families with demonstrated financial need to choose gifts for their children free
Emily's Path is sending out special thanks to Andrea McNeece, whose superpower is Christmas shopping! Based upon referrals from area schools, churches and the Boys and Girls Club, Emily's Path fulfilled the wish lists for 33 people this holiday season, buying: 65+ toys, books, movies, art kits and sporting goods 65+ clothing items 6
Just a little reminder that your support of Emily's Path truly makes a difference in the lives of children. In the past several months, with your help, we have: contributed $7,500 toward a new playground at Rib Mountain Elementary School, which increased safety and accessibility for children with disabilities. Dale and Jennifer Eaton were
The Wausau West Class of 2015 has an angel smiling over them tonight as they graduate. This morning, the entire senior class was present when Dale and Jennifer Eaton received the funds raised by the students' "Color Emily's Path" event held a few weeks ago. The fundraiser was organized by the Student Council
The children Emily went to school with are graduating from Wausau West High School this spring. We were incredibly humbled and honored to find out that the Wausau West Student Council is holding a fundraiser for Emily's Path "to honor her memory and to recognize her place in the Class of 2015." The
For the second year in a row, the Student Council at John Muir Middle School raised $500 for Emily's Path by making and raffling off fleece blankets. These kids were in kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade when Emily attended John Muir. We think it's great that her spirit of giving is being carried
