GTFC Foundation

09/21/2021

Dave is 55 and was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and his prognosis was two years to live. It is over two years and over 43 treatments later and Dave is doing awesome. He is enjoying everyday with a smile and kicking cancer and the treatments in the ass. His positive attitude get it done with a smile is an inspiration to all. Due to not being able to work and a few unexpected dental bills. GTFC foundation is kicking in ~ with a little reluctance by Dave we gave $2,500 to help pay these bills and make it a bit easier on him. Thanks Dave

06/07/2021

02/18/2021

With of all your support, the Foundation was able to donate $1000 to this wonderful family!

For those who don't know, on 1/26/2021, Chuck DuPrey went grocery shopping in the morning and when… Ashley Zorn needs your support for Chuck DuPrey and Family

01/18/2021

Thank you to everyone who donated to the Adopt a Family this year you made a difference!

12/22/2020

Thank you to our members and our Board!

11/16/2020

Thank you to the Ron Diedrick Family for their generous donation to the foundation. Their gift will help us continue to support our neighbors in need!

11/04/2020

08/20/2020

We were able to donate $1000 to Michael Woehrle from the GTFC Foundation, please read on to hear his story.....
On June 19th, Michael Woehrle was at a wedding rehearsal for his friend’s wedding and wanted to surprise them with fireworks. As he was launching the fireworks, one had unexpectedly exploded in his hands. Unsure of what had happened at first, he looked down at his right hand to see his thumb gone with only bone remaining, while his left hand was completely blown in half; he immediately went into shock. His friends at the rehearsal had rushed to him, taking off their belts to use as tourniquets to spare the bleeding while they waited for the ambulance. He was immediately brought to ThedaCare in Neenah.

Michael was supposed to stand up in his friend’s wedding the next day but was unfortunately unable to be there due to being in the hospital. However, his friends had face-timed him during the wedding so he could still be a part of it.

Michael has had two surgeries since the accident: the first surgery assembling his left hand back together and the second surgery removing the pins that were used. He has a third surgery coming up to remove the scar tissue left behind. His left hand has very little movement, only having feeling in the thumb and pinky. His right hand fortunately still has feeling, but also one broken finger and a missing thumb.

After a couple months of living on disability at home because he cannot use his hand, Michael was tired of being cooped up and wanted to get out of the house. He called up Clay and asked if there was anything Ghost Town Fitness could do for him so he get moving again and start socializing with others. Clay of course said yes, told him to come on down, and offered him a free membership. Michael now comes to Ghost Town a couple times a week, currently working on therapy exercises for his hand including wrist rotations, squeezing motions, and stretches. His main goal is to develop use of his left hand again and be able to go back to work. Michael works as a steamfitter for the Local 400 Plumbers and Steamfitters Union. He has been there for 15 years now and does not want to go back as a one-handed steamfitter. However, his job is very understanding about the accident and giving him the time he needs.

Michael is immensely thankful for his friends who helped him during the accident; they had saved his life. He is also very grateful and appreciative of Ghost Town Fitness and the GTFC Foundation for all we are doing to take part in his recovery.

08/19/2020

Thank you to Jeff & Cindy Koch for their generous donation to the Foundation, with their support we are able to assist more members of our community in need!

08/18/2020

THANK YOU to Glenn & Gail Schilling for their generous donation to the Foundation! This donation helps us to continue to help our community!