More details on our 25th anniversary event

Lambeau Field, August 1992

August 8th marks the 25th anniversary of when Brian's life was lost in a swimming accident. That same day, we were supposed to be at Lambeau Field, as a family, to attend the Green Bay Packers first preseason game. Plans changed and that brings us to today...heading back to Lambeau Field to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation. 

On the evening of August 8th...

• Hear from scholarship recipients and others who have been involved with Brian's Foundation since the beginning and ultimately have made the world a better place.
• Bid on unique and fun items during our live and silent auction.
• Enjoy a performance by former Miss Wisconsin and Brian LaViolette scholarship recipient Kimberly Sawyer Larsen.
• Be inspired by special guest speaker, Medal of Honor Recipient, Sal Giunta. 
• Witness the surprise presentation of the Brian LaViolette Spirit Award to four community leaders who are committed to improving their community and Brian's Foundation.

The schedule for the event is...

4:30-5:25       Meet a true American hero, Medal of Honor Recipient, Sal Giunta during an exclusive book signing for those attending this event.  The reception will be open to our guests during that time. 

5:30-6:25        Reception and Silent Auction 

6:30                Dinner is served

7:15                Evening Program

You can find more details and see our sponsors here.

If you would like to be involved in this milestone anniversary, please contact me at 828-242-3790 or kim.laviolette@gmail.com or Doug LaViolette at 920-655-4098.

A Promise Made, A Promise Kept

A 25 Year Journey…

For the past 25 years the Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation has been changing lives through scholarships awarded to high school seniors. It began with a single scholarship in Brian’s name, with the promise of great things being accomplished in his memory.

With the formation of the Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation that single scholarship grew to over 50 annual scholarships in Wisconsin, 14 other states and three foreign countries. In addition to bearing Brian’s name, the scholarships were expanded to remember the lives of so many other individuals who served our communities and country.

To date 781 scholarships have been awarded to students with the same vision of doing great things for their community.

After 25 years, Brian’s Foundation is celebrating their accomplishments and the countless lives touched by Brian’s inspirational words, “The Journey is the Reward.”

On August 8, 2017 witness how a single promise made, and kept, continues to inspire others. 

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

5:30pm

Lambeau Field Legends Club Room

Three recipients for the Ray Zimmerman Scholarship

Gloria Zimmerman and her husband Paul, established the Ray Zimmerman Scholarship three years ago at West High School in honor of Paul's father who was a former teacher.

Paul Zimmerman past away last October and in honor of his life, two additional scholarships were awarded by Gloria at the award ceremony last week. 

Her speech shared a little more about each recipeint...

First, Cora Shefchik.  She will be attending Loras College and majoring in Political Science to pursue a career as a Child Law Attorney Advocate.  She wants to help children have a voice and be a strong helpful person that they can rely on. 

Next, Sarah Snyder.  She will be attending either Wisconsin Lutheran or Concordia University.  Her courses of study will be Chemistry and Pre-Pharmacy.  While in college she would love to go on a mission trip and participate in community services as a way to ‘paying it forward’.

Lastly, Katelyn Stasck.  She will be attending Silver Lake College.  Her field of study will be Biology/Pre-medicine with plans to attend medical school for cardiology.  Her decision to pursue this field of study is due to the impact a neurosurgeon had on her family’s lives when he saved her father’s life. 

Each of these graduates wants to ‘pay it forward’ which was also the goal of Brian LaViolette.  It is something they have already been doing during their years here at West and it is truly an honor to present these scholarships to them. 

For more details on the Ray Zimmerman Scholarship, please visit http://www.briansjourney.com/scholarships/ray-zimmerman-scholarship