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Sun September 21, 2025 Madison, WI 53718 US Directions
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Brenda Phillips
In Loving Memory of Maddy

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$225

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This year I am proudly participating in the Badger Challenge in loving memory of my daughter, Maddy, who lost her courageous battle with breast cancer at the young age of 25, a year ago this month. She was such an inspiration to everyone who knew her, and this is one way I can honor her bright beautiful spirit and continue her legacy. I am also participating in memory of my dad, who lost his battle with cancer only 10 months before Maddy’s passing. Please consider joining me in raising funds to find a cure for this devastating disease, either by donating through the link below, or joining our Maddy’s Moonbeams Badger Challenge team. All funds raised through the Badger Challenge remain local within the Madison medical community and are used to support the efforts of our Madison medical professionals in their research for a cure to end cancer. Thank you for your consideration and support. With my deepest heartfelt gratitude!

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I am proudly helping accelerate cancer research and patient treatment initiatives forward at the University of Wisconsin through my involvement in Badger Challenge - an annual walking, running, and biking event which powers the brightest cancer minds, ideas and technologies at UW. We all have been affected by cancer in some way and more needs to be done to combat this terrible disease.

The Badger Challenge's mission is to give 100% of all participant-raised dollars (yes, every penny!) to the most promising UW cancer initiatives both in the laboratory and clinic setting. Since 2016, Badger Challenge has raised over $3.6 million and what’s best of all is our ability to see where the money goes as Badger Challenge presents their Scholars each year!

Badger Challenge takes place in September and 100% of all dollars-raised are presented to the newly announced Scholar Class by January of the next year. This is done quickly so the funds can make an impact in the labs and hospital helping patients and families immediately. 

Help me support Badger Challenge and its UW cancer mission. All contributions are appreciated - whether it is $5 or $500, every dollar counts and you can be assured that every dollar you give goes back to the cause and helping those affected by cancer. 

If you are unable to make a monetary donation at this point, please help us reach our goal by sharing this page with others on social media! Even better, send an email to friends you think might be interested in contributing or joining Badger Challenge and include a link to our page.

To learn more about Badger Challenge (and to sign up yourself!) please go to BadgerChallenge.org.

Thank you so much for your generosity! Together we can help write the story that ends cancer!

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$225 Raised By 3 Donors

$100 on behalf of Jeanine McKenna
$100 on behalf of Stephen Devoti
$25 on behalf of Sara Shea

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