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Milwaukee will host the annual Zizzo Group Donut Smackdown, featuring over 50 local business leaders competing to eat mini donuts. This event aims to raise $100,000 for the Daniels Mardak Boys & Girls Club, which suffered damage due to flooding. Notable participants include local leaders and sports figures. Teams will race to eat as many mini donuts as possible in two minutes while fundraising for the vital community facility. The event highlights the importance of recreational spaces for local youth and seeks to restore a beloved community hub.
Milwaukee is set to host the annual Zizzo Group Donut Smackdown, featuring more than 50 local executives and business leaders competing to eat mini donuts for a good cause. Scheduled for Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Zizzo Group’s offices, this event aims to raise funds for the Daniels Mardak Boys & Girls Club, which has recently faced significant damage due to summer flooding.
The objective of the fundraiser is to collect $100,000 to replace the gym floor at the Boys & Girls Club. This gym is vital to the community as it serves as the main activity space for over 200 students daily, offering various recreational programs, including basketball, volleyball, and indoor soccer.
Noteworthy participants in this year’s competition include Milwaukee Fire Department Chief Aaron Lipski, Wisconsin State Fair Park Executive Director and CEO Shari Black, and Dr. George Koonce, Vice President of Advancement at Marian University and former Green Bay Packer. These individuals are among the many competitors who are raising funds through online donations throughout the month, further contributing to the estimated goal of the event.
During the contest, teams will compete to eat as many mini donuts as possible within a two-minute timeframe. Participants have shared the challenges they face when trying to eat the delicious treats quickly, adding a fun element to the competition. The event not only engages the community but also brings light to the important services provided by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee.
A notable highlight of the day will be Wisconsin sports legend Donald Driver, who will award the champions of the contest. The top three fastest donut-eating teams will be crowned, along with the three highest fundraising teams, making for an exciting culmination of competitive spirit and community involvement.
In previous years, Zizzo Group has successfully raised significant amounts for local youth programs through similar events. The organization has raised over $64,000 in its past annual contests, and throughout the last eight years, it has contributed more than $300,000 to community programs in southeast Wisconsin. Such fundraising efforts are essential in supporting the youth within the community and enhancing recreational offerings.
The Donut Smackdown exemplifies a successful blend of philanthropy with a spirited competition, reinforcing the importance of community support for local organizations. As this year’s event approaches, excitement builds not only for the competition itself but also for the positive impact it will have on the Boys & Girls Club and its young members who rely on its facilities and programs.
The event promises to be a day of fun, engagement, and support for a cause that touches many lives in Milwaukee. This year, as participants duck into the sweet challenge of donut-eating, they do so with the knowledge that their efforts will play a crucial role in restoring a beloved community hub.
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- WISN: Donut Eating Contest Raises Funds for Flood Damaged Boys & Girls Club
- TMJ4: Milwaukee Business Leaders Compete in Donut Eating Contest for Flood Relief
- BizTimes: Photos from Zizzo Group’s Donut Smackdown
- JSONline: WWE Smackdown Stars Try Cheese Curds in Milwaukee
- BizTimes: Milwaukee Execs Compete in Donut Smackdown for United Way
- Wikipedia: Boys & Girls Clubs of America
- Google Search: Milwaukee donut eating contest
- Google Scholar: Charity fundraising events
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Nonprofit Organization
- Google News: Boys and Girls Club Milwaukee
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