Upcoming Events

July 4th Kids Fun Run

Help us kick off the July 4th parade in Three Lakes, Wisconsin with the Fun Run for Kids. Kids 12 and under are invited to run down Superior street. Run starts at 8:45am. $5 registration fee benefits the Dawn E Petersen Foundation. See our Events page for more information. Don't miss the fun!
We're Celebrating 10 years!
The Dawn E Petersen Foundation is celebrating it's 10th year of helping families with serious illnesses. Come celebrate with us Saturday, November 15th, 6pm at Greene's Pour House in Neenah, WI. More details to follow. Email us to get on our mailing list.
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The Human Race - May 3rd. Appleton, WI. 


Thanks to everyone who ran on our team or donated to our team in The Human Race. While we didn't reach our fundraising goal, we did raise over $1,000 for the Foundation, which will help a lot of families.  See more pictures from the event on our Events page.

Here's How DEPF Has Helped

  • $130,000 given in Life Enhancing Grants ranging from $200 - $750.
  • 20,000 in pre-paid gas and phone cards distributed to hospitals, Ronald McDonald houses and Hope lodges.
  • $10,000 donated to Kathy's House in Milwaukee, WI for memory garden upkeep, room refurbishing, and grants to families who could not afford the modest nightly fee.

Online Donating Available!

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We have registered DEPF with www.JustGive.org. If you are unable to attend our events, now you can still support us by donating easily and safely on the internet using a credit card. Our 501(c)3 status means that 100% of cash donations are tax deductible. Simply click on the button at right to support  DEPF with your donation.

Apply for a life enhancing grant

Is someone you know dealing with an illness that's causing a financial burden on them and their family? We'd like to help! Read about how to apply for a Life Enhancing Grant from the Dawn E Peterson Foundation.

Other Helpful Sites

Leukemia and Lymphomia Society    American Cancer Society    Kathy's House
Dawn E Petersen Foundation, Inc., 7754 Braegger Road, Three Lakes, WI 54562