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Rise Together Fundraiser
September 13 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This is a FREE event to support Rise Together’s 11-year celebration!
6:00 PM – Doors Open
Doors open. Come check out exclusive downtown Appleton raffle baskets, featuring local goods.
6:30 PM – Welcome & Opening Remarks -Kick off with Executive Director Nadine Machkovech and Founder Anthony Alvarado share highlights from Rise Together’s 11-year journey. Followed by a powerful presentation from guest speaker Jessica Geschke from Start Healing Now, sharing her impactful work on overdose prevention.
7:00 PM – Live Music & Spoken Word
Enjoy a live performance by Tyler SJ and a spoken word presentation from Alex Schotten of Lifted Poets Society.
8:00 PM – Raffle Winners & Special Story
We will announce the raffle winners and hear a heartfelt story from Bev Kelley Miller, President of The Megan Kelley Foundation, sharing her personal journey.
8:30 PM – Closing Performance
The night will end with a captivating live music performance by local favorite, Christopher Gold.
21+ Event: Guests must be 21+ unless accompanied by an adult.Donations Accepted: Donations will be accepted at the door, with all proceeds supporting Rise Together’s prevention programs and the vision of creating a youth center in Appleton