Walser Foundation

2009 Drive for Kids Event Wrap-Up

The Walser Foundation led the way for this great cause! On Sunday, October 11th, the Walser RV lead a group of classic cars from Mounds Park in St Paul to Red Wing.

This event raised money for Bolder Options which is a Minneapolis-based, one-on-one mentoring program that pairs "at risk" youth ages 10-15 with adult mentors to either bike or run together and work on personal and academic goals in a one year program.

If you'd like to learn more about Bolder Options please visit www.bolderoptions.org

2009 Drive for Kids

The Walser Foundation is preparing for Sunday's Drive for Kids. Join us for this scenic drive from Indian Mounds Park in St Paul to downtown Red Wing.

This is a charity event for all of us who love cars, love driving and love contributing to a great cause! Help us raise money for three worthy causes who provide programs that serve at-risk youth: Bolder Options - a Minneapolis based youth mentoring program; Portage for Youth - an after school/summer program for girls in St Paul; and Youth Outreach Program - prevention, intervention and education for kids in Red Wing.

The timing and the route of the event take advantage of the tremendous interest in the scenic drive around Lake Pepin during the peak fall colors. Drive for Kids is a family event open to everyone although it attracts a significant number of street rods and classic, collectible, foreign and performance cars.

To register for this event or get more information please visit www.driveforkidsmn.com

2010 Honda Insight LX Giveaway

The Walser Foundation was a proud sponsor of the 2009 Bridging Inc. "Basics Matter" Gala. Bridging provides families in transition with free furniture and household goods to turn empty houses into a comfortable places to perform the basic necessities of life, a table to eat at, a bed to sleep on and a dresser to put their clothes in.

The Foundation donated a 2010 Honda Insight LX. This vehicle raise $37,500 for Bridging! The winners were Dennis and Janet Roding of Bloomington, MN.

2009 Jeep Wrangler Giveaway

 

The Walser Foundation was the Presenting Sponsor of Abbey's Hope Golf Tournament. Abigail Taylor was injured by a poorly maintained kidding pool drain on June 29th, 2007, sadly Abigail died peacefully March 20th, 2008 with her parents by her side.

The Abbey's Hope Golf Tournament was a fundraiser for Abbey's Hope Charitable Foundation. The mission of the Foundation is to carry on Abbey's legacy to keep kids safe, increase organ donor awareness and support the kinds of programs and organizations that so generously supported Abbey.

The Walser Foundation donated a 2009 Jeep Wrangler that was raffled off at the event. The Jeep raised $25,000 for Abbey's Hope. The winners were Leon and Beth Cook of Shorewood, MN.

"Spring into Summer" - Abbey's Hope Pool Safety Party

 

Join the Walser Foundation and Abbey's Hope as they kick off summer with pool safety and fun in the sun! The "Spring into Summer" Pool Safety Party will be held at Edina Aquatic Center on Friday, June 5th from 4-8pm. There will be lots of family fun and 15 minute safety breaks from the pool every hour that will feature a life saving demonstration from the Edina Aquatic Center staff, a swimming and safety lesson from Foss Swim School staff.

In addition to the safety breaks, representitives from Minnesota Department of Health, Edina Police Department, Edina Fire Department, All About Children Pediatrics and Aloe Up will be on site with information and demonstrations.

"Spring into Summer" is $5.00 per person and all children must be accompanied by an adult. To register or to get more information visit www.abbeyshope.org tickets are still available but space is limited.

Walk MS 2009

 

The Walser Foundation was a proud sponsor of Walk MS 2009. The weather was beautiful which created a walk of nearly 6,000 people!

This event will kick off a year-long partnership with the Walser Foundation and the MS Society, Minnesota Chapter. You can join Walser at these MS Events:

- On the Move Luncheon, August 13th

- Ride MS: Motorcycle Tour, August 15th-16th

- Challenge Walk MS, September 11th-13th

Bedrace for Bridging

 

The Walser RV and friends were out on Saturday racing mattresses down a tubing hill for a good cause. The 11th Annual Bedrace for Bridging drew over 600 people to Buck Hill ski area in Burnsville, most of whom were in costumes. All the money raised went directly to Bridging Inc., a non-profit organization that helps families in need furnish their homes.

Walser Automotive Group had four teams in this year's race. Team Mazda took first place and that earned them bragging rights for the rest of the year!

Walser BPG Offers Free Car Seat Safety Checks

Did you know that three out of four child safety seats in Minnesota are used incorrectly?

On Monday, March 2, the Walser Automotive Group is hosting a free car seat safety check (by appointment only) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Walser Buick Pontiac GMC, 2775 Long Lake Road in Roseville.

This car seat clinic is a benefit for Walser Reward Members and will be open to the general public as space allows.  The clinic will give parents the opportunity to learn how to properly install a child seat, and check if their safety seats are installed correctly and are appropriate for thier children. Walser is partnering with the Safe Kids Minnesota Coalition to perform these checks.

Appointments are limited.  To make a reservation please call Amy Parkin at 952-345-4012.  Each appointment is 30 minutes long and a separate appointment is needed for each child in a car seat.  Guests with an appointment will also receive a free car wash (weather permitting) from Walser Buick Pontiac GMC.

 

For more information about child passenger safety visit www.buckleupkids.state.mn.us or www.CarSeatsMadesimple.org.

 

 

Gutter Bowl

   

On Friday, January 23rd, the Walser team joined 45 other teams at the WCCO AM Radio Dave Lee's Gutter Bowl 3 at the Brunswick Zone in Brooklyn Park. This event helps to raise money in the fight against Leukemia and Lymphoma. The event raised over $60,000 to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Minnesota. 

The event was a huge success with visits from Minnesota celebrities Paul Molitor and Darby Hendrickson. Sweet Martha's Cookie Shack from the Minnesota State Fair gave everyone an early morning sugar rush.  

Come Party with Annie

 

Walser Subaru is excited to host the “Party with Annie” in conjunction with Retrieve a Golden of Minnesota.  Annie is the two-year-old Golden Retriever who was found shot near Glenwood, MN and treated at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Hospital.

We welcome RAGOM and all of Annie’s supports and financial donors on Saturday, January 17, from noon-2 p.m., at our new Subaru location at 35W and Cliff Road in Burnsville.

Visitors will be able to meat Orphan Annie and other rescued Golden Retrievers available for adoption through RAGOM.

Walser customers are welcome to join us for this fun afternoon.  Please RSVP to rsvp@ragom.org.  For more information about Annie click here.