05/29/2026
✨ Lucky Number 13? We think so!! ✨
This summer, GearUp, Inc. is helping THIRTEEN amazing students get ready for their post-secondary adventures! 🎓🛒💙
And honestly… the number 13 gets a bad reputation:
• 13 is considered “unlucky”
• Some buildings skip the 13th floor 😅
• Friday the 13th scares people 👻
But this year, 13 means:
✅ 13 students supported
✅ 13 futures invested in
✅ 13 families feeling a little less financial stress
✅ 13 students walking onto campus feeling prepared and confident
We could not do this without our incredible community sponsors, donors, and supporters. THANK YOU to every individual, family, and local business who stepped up to believe in these students. Your generosity is making a real difference right here in our community. ❤️
A special shoutout to our repeat sponsors Digger's Sting Restaurant, Schmidty's Bar & Restaurant, Chiropractic First of La Crescent and new GearUp family members Schilling Supply, La Crosse Kiwanis Club who continue to show up for local students year after year. Community support like this is what makes La Crosse such a special place.
Now the real challenge begins… 😂
The GearUp Board Members are officially entering “training camp” as we prepare for July shopping days with students. Current skill-building includes:
🏃 Speed-walking through Target
🛏️ Comparing dorm bedding like Olympic judges
🧮 Calculating budgets at lightning speed
💪 Carrying mini-fridges for cardio
☕ And mentally preparing for the “Do you think this comforter matches?” debates
Wish us luck… and comfortable shoes. 👟🤣
Most importantly, thank you for helping us remind these students that they belong, their dreams matter, and their community is cheering them on every step of the way. 💙
