“Forty-four years speaks volumes for
our community-that it’s willing to have this telethon and showcase
what Prairie du Chien really is and what we have done.” The never
speechless Tom Nelson said this about the Eagles Heart and Cancer
Telethon and its dedicated committee, talent, and viewers who’ve,
together, brought a “breath of fresh air” to the middle of winter
and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for medical research
since 1976.
“It’s an opportunity to spotlight
our youth, our working class and us old-timers who still choose to
live in Prairie du Chien. Through that process, We raise a little
money,” Nelson added.
The reality is, more than just a little
money has been donated. The telethon has amassed over $952,000, in 44
years. Those funds have all contributed to research in the fields of
heart disease and cancer, through medical institutions in La Crosse
and Madison, trickling down to Prairie du Chien as Well.
In 2020, the Eagles Telethon will be
Saturday, Jan. 25, from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., live from the Bluff View school cafeteria, and broadcast on local Mediacom channel 6 and on
YouTube. Visit eaglestelethon.org to access online viewing-—Whether
you live afar or are Watching from the comfort of your own home
locally.
All are welcome to stop by Bluff View
to see the telethon live. Food, treats, and beverages are sold on-site
and there’s also side entertainment n addition to the ongoing show,
In addition, throughout the telethon,
there will be plenty of activities, such as a dinner and meat raffle,
happening at the Eagles Club in Prairie du Chien.