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... I'm sorry I didn't make it back for the banquet, it sounded like fun. The CUBS are a shining example that more clubs should aspire to be like. To have fun, ride bikes, meet great people, eat great food. AND raise over $12,000 for a needy charity is the way to spend your summer. My hat is off to you and the CUBS!
We'll see you next summer!

T.J. Juskiewicz
RAGBRAI Director

The CUBS have made it part of their mission to be 'doers' and to give back some of what they receive during the year, especially during Ragbrai. For the past 3 years, CUBS has worked to raise funds for one of Iowa's most respected charitable organizations, Camp Courageous. Located in Monticello Iowa, the camp serves 5000 persons with multiple disabilities each year. The camp is totally supported by private funding, receiving no the local, state, or federal dollars. The CUBS have raised a combined total of over $20,000 during the past 3 years of association with Camp Courageous. They increased their amount of giving each year, from $3600 in 2004, to $7200 in 2005, and $12,.000 in 2006! Visit the camp and learn more about how you can help by clicking on the link on our home page.

Here's a comment from William Yapp about Camp Courageous...

My son's family visited the CUBS dinner a few years ago when we were staying in a suburb of Cedar Rapids. My daughter in law, Bridget, witnessed the CUBS auction raising donations for Camp Courageous. As a result,she looked into Camp Courageous and was impressed with the good work they do. She and her family are now regular contributors.

Your efforts have inspired who knows how many Bridget to contribute to Camp Courageous without your knowledge. Not only do you raise money for them, but you create publicity for them as well. Job well done.

In addition to their work for Camp Courageous, CUBS are proud of their volunteerism in Chicago's most well known home for persons with disabilities, Misericordia Homes. Misericordia is home to over 600 residents and is located on 17 acres on Chicago's north side. The CUBS participate in several of their major fundraisers during the year, including the Misericordia Family Fest each fall, Misericordia's Candy Days in the spring, and between Thanksgving and Christmas with baking and packaging cookies for the Holiday gift season.

The Father's Day brunch in June is one of the CUBS fun service dates each year, when they are present to wait tables during this busy event. Visit the Misericordia Homes website and learn more about how you can help by clicking on the on the images to the right.