What Events and Fundraisers Does MWCR Hold?

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Minnesota Wisconsin Collie Rescue (MWCR) promotes two specific fundraising activities on its homepage: an Annual Dinner and Fundraiser, with the 2026 edition scheduled for Saturday, October 24, and a Collie Calendar sale, with 2027 calendars listed as available for purchase. Both are announced on mwcr.org with links to sign up or order, so the homepage is the practical starting point for taking part.

Annual Dinner and Fundraiser

The 2026 Annual Dinner and Fundraiser is listed for Saturday, October 24, 4–8 pm, at the Radisson Hotel on Harborview Plaza in La Crosse, WI. The event page notes that this is the second consecutive year at that location.

The featured guest speaker is Barbara O'Brien, a photographer and host of The Empathetic Trainer podcast. The homepage directs visitors to a "Join Us" link for more information and sign-up.

How to take part

  1. Go to mwcr.org and find the Annual Dinner section on the homepage.
  2. Follow the "Join Us" / "Sign Up Now" link for details and registration.
  3. Confirm the date, time, and venue against that page before making travel plans, since event details can change.

The homepage does not state ticket prices or registration deadlines, so check the linked event page for those specifics.

Collie Calendar Fundraiser

MWCR sells Collie calendars as a fundraiser. The homepage currently lists 2027 Collie Calendars as available for purchase, with an "Order Now" link. This is a straightforward way to support the rescue without attending an event, and calendars typically make useful gifts for Collie owners and fans.

To order, follow the calendar link on the homepage. Pricing and shipping details are not given on the homepage itself.

Other Ways the Homepage Points You to Help

Beyond these two fundraisers, MWCR's homepage frames support around three main paths: adopting, fostering, or donating. The navigation includes Donate, Volunteer, New Membership, and Renew Membership links, and the site notes that donations to MWCR are tax deductible as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Activity What it involves Where to start
Annual Dinner and Fundraiser Evening event with dinner, fundraising, and a guest speaker (2026: Oct 24, La Crosse, WI) "Join Us" link on homepage
Collie Calendar sale Purchase a 2027 Collie calendar "Order Now" link on homepage
Donating Tax-deductible gifts to a 501(c)(3) rescue Donate link
Membership New or renewal membership Membership links
Volunteering / Fostering Hands-on help with Collies in rescue Volunteer and Foster Application links

What to Check Before You Commit

  • Event logistics: Verify the date, time, and venue on the linked event page rather than relying on the homepage summary alone.
  • Costs: The homepage does not publish ticket or calendar prices; the linked pages should.
  • Membership vs. event sign-up: These are separate links—renewing membership does not register you for the dinner.

For anyone deciding how to support MWCR, the Annual Dinner suits those who want an in-person event in the La Crosse area, while the calendar purchase is the simplest remote option.