Wildtree Fundraiser

Monday, June 23rd - Friday, July 18th

Anne Blackburn is hosting an online Wildtree fundraiser. As a mom to three kids, she was deeply saddened and touched by Shari and Bram's death. She had been wanting to help in any way that she could, and feels grateful that she is able to donate 100% of her commission to support their family and their young kids.


How to help: Join the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/290582987769971/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

Read all about Wildtree, and learn more about how you can stock your pantry and help this family By clicking 'going' or 'maybe', you will see all the correspondence of fun specials and updates about our fundraiser.


To place an order:

1. www.mywildtree.com/anneelizblackburn
2. Click on My Events in the middle of the page
3. Click on "Shari and Bram's Fundraiser"

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Anne through the Facebook event.

Origami Owl Fundraiser

Monday, June 23rd - Friday, July 18th

Kristin Barr was in the athletic training program with Shari at UW and wanted to do what she could to help raise money for her family. She is hosting an online Origami Owl fundraiser where 50% the proceeds from your purchase will be donated to Shari and Bram's memorial fund. Make sure to use the link below!

Origami Owl is fun, fashionable, custom jewelry designed by YOU! Every locket tells a story - what's yours? Represent your passions, loves, hobbies, family, and work in your locket, which can be changed as often as you'd like! Origami Owl also makes great gifts - your friends and family will love to see their story through your eyes.

How to place and order: 1. Go to the exclusive fundraiser link: http://www.kbarr.origamiowl.com/parties/ShariBram381336 2. Choose the locket, charms, plates, dangles, and tags that you love or that tell your story. 3. Place your order.

That's it! Your purchase will be shipped directly to you (should arrive within 10 days) and your donation will be added to the fundraiser total. **The fundraiser will be open until July 18th, so be sure to place your order before then! **

Questions about the fundraiser or Origami Owl?  Contact Kristin Barr, Independent Designer, at kristin.leigh.barr@gmail.com

Thirty One Fundraiser Details - June 1st-27th

Stranger-friend*, Becky Kojis Bergemann is hosting an online Thirty One fundraiser where 100% of her commission will be donated to the fund. When Becky approached us about doing this, she mentioned that Shari and Bram's story really touched her. She is a mother of three and she thought that if something like this happened to her, she would hope that her family and friends would do what they could to help in the way everyone has for Shari and Bram. Even though she not a family member, nor was she a friend, she wanted to do her part. So wonderful.

We know there are a lot of peeps out there who love Thirty One, so if you have your eye on something now is the time to get it!

How to shop: 

1. Go to www.mythirtyone.com/blbergemann
2. Click on "my parties"
3. Click on "shop now" across from Shari and Bram Fundraiser

To receive correspondence from Becky about specials this month and other details, join the Thirty One Facebook event. This event is by invite only. If you have not received an invitation and would like one, let us know! (Accepting this event does not mean you have to buy something - it will just allow you to receive updates from Becky)

*A stranger-friend is a person who did not know Shari or Bram, but has opened their hearts to the situation and has come forth to help Wesley, Charlotte and the Grunzels. They are now a friend.

Fundraising Calendar

Monday, June 23rd - Friday, July 18th

Wildtree Fundraiser
Online

Anne Blackburn is hosting an online Wildtree fundraiser where 100% of her commission will be donated to the fund. To purchase items, be sure to follow these steps:

1. Visit www.mywildtree.com/anneelizblackburn 

2. Click on "My Events" in the middle of the page

3. Choose "Shari and Bram Fundraiser"

Monday, June 23rd - Friday, July 18th

Origami Owl Fundraiser
Online

Kristin Barr is hosting an online Origami Owl fundraiser where 50% of her commission will be donated to the fund. To purchase items, be sure to follow these steps:

1. Go to the exclusive fundraiser link: http://www.kbarr.origamiowl.com/parties/ShariBram381336 2. Choose the locket, charms, plates, dangles, and tags that you love or that tell your story. 3. Place your order.

 

Sunday, July 13th

Milwaukee : Core Essence Yoga
CANCELLED!


Sunday, July 20th

Milwaukee : Core Essence Yoga
5-6:15pm
$5-$15 suggested donation

Core Essence's Sunday night yoga classes are designated as community classes where all the admission fees go to a charity.  The Children of Shari and Bram fund is named Core Essence's July charity of the month.

Core Essence Yoga |  1437 E. Brady St., Milwaukee, WI  53211


Sunday, July 27th

Milwaukee : Core Essence Yoga
5-6:15pm
$5-$15 suggested donation

Core Essence's Sunday night yoga classes are designated as community classes where all the admission fees go to a charity.  The Children of Shari and Bram fund is named Core Essence's July charity of the month.

Core Essence Yoga |  1437 E. Brady St., Milwaukee, WI  53211

Saturday, September 27th
Waunakee : Reason 2 Ride Cruisin' for Kids Motorcycle Ride

Past Events

Saturday, May 17th

Sun Prairie : Edge Fitness Group Personal Training Workout

7:00am & 8:00am

Admission cost : gift card or monetary donation for the Grunzels

Non-members welcome

To sign up - contact Kerri at kerri@edgefitnesswi.com

Edge Fitness is partnering with Fitness Revolution Sussex to support the Grunzel family.  Shari's sister, Sara Grunzel, is a member of Fitness Revolution.  Come for a workout and bring a gift card or monetary donation in place of an admission fee. Sign up with Kerri to attend a workout.

Edge Fitness : 3140 Edmonton Dr. #1000, Sun Prairie 

Sunday, May 18th

Sussex : Fitness Revolution Workout

7:00am (only a few spots left!)

Admission cost : gift card or monetary donation for the Grunzels

Non-members welcome

To sign up, click here: Fitness Revolution sign up sheet

Fitness Revolution Sussex has just a few more spots open for workouts to support the Grunzel family.  Sara Grunzel is Shari's sister and a member at Fitness Revolution.  Come for a workout and bring a gift card or monetary donation in place of an admission fee. 

Fitness Revolution : Sussex Plaza Strip Mall  N64 W22622 Main Street, Sussex

Thursday, May 29th

Sussex : Spaghetti Dinner | 50/50 raffle | Bake sale

5:00-8:00pm

Sussex Hamilton High School

Wednesday, June 4th
Madison: Madison 56ers Double Header
6:30 Friends of Shari and Bram game
8:00 Madison 56ers vs. Milwaukee Bavarians
Breese Stevens Field

Sunday, June 8th

Wauwatosa : Slow Flow Yoga at Tosa Yoga

2-3:15
$10 suggested donation

Proceeds will go to The Children of Shari and Bram Fund

Led by Shari's DSHA classmate and teammate, Melanie Kazel.  This is slow flow yoga for all levels.  Beginners are welcome!
Tosa Yoga |  6734 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, WI  53213

Saturday, June 21st 
Sun Prairie : Team Trickett Funds for their Future Hockey Tournament
Sun Prairie Ice Arena

Friday, June 27th
Middleton: Madison Soccer Association Golf Outing
11:00am
Pleasant View Golf Course

Sunday, June 1st - Friday, June 27th

Thirty One Fundraiser
Online
Becky Kojis Bergemann is hosting an online Thirty One fundraiser where 100% of her commission will be donated to the fund. To purchase items, be sure to order through Becky's designated party page. Click here for details.

Sunday, July 6th

Milwaukee : Vinyasa Flow Yoga at Core Essence Yoga
5-6:15pm
$15 suggested donation
Led by Shari's DSHA classmate and teammate, Melanie Kazel. 
Core Essence's Sunday night yoga classes are designated as community classes where all the admission fees go to a charity. The Children of Shari and Bram fund is named Core Essence's charity of the month in July.

Shari and Bram's Celebration of Life

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Important Shuttle News

Parking will be extremely difficult at and near Edgewood tomorrow. There are 3 shuttles that will run from 10am until 3pm from Lot 60 located by Nielsen Tennis Stadium. The pick up area will be on University Bay Drive near the metro bus shelter.  

Lasting Legacy: Dorresteijn's Lives Measured in Joy

Patrick Herb wrote a fantastic piece on Bram and Shari's UW roots and Bram's soccer career.

Lasting legacy: Dorresteijns' lives measured in joy 

Tribute to Bram at Keva - TONIGHT 4/29

A message from Bram's brother, Paul and his best friend, Brian Feyrer:

As you are all aware by now, we have lost an incredible friend, brother, teammate, and person. 

Tonight we are having a Tribute for Bram at Keva Sports Center:
Tuesday, April 29th
7:00-9:00pm
Keva Sports Center - 8312 Forsythia St in Middleton

Some will be playing soccer. So if you're a player feel free to bring your gear (preferably the orange of the Dutch National Soccer team) and honor Bram and Shari's memory. We will also be hanging out afterwards to be together and honor their wonderful lives.

The Children of Shari and Bram Fund

A fund has been set up in the names of Shari and Bram's children at First Business Bank. Donations can be made in a few ways:

• Visit First Business Bank's tribute page and donate with your Paypal account: www.firstbusiness.com/campaign/shariandbram
• Walk into any First Business Bank location and donate to "The Children of Shari & Bram Fund"  (locations here)
• Mail donations to:
  The Children of Shari & Bram Fund
  c/o First Business Bank
  P.O. Box 44961
  Madison, WI  53744

On behalf of Shari and Bram's family, thank you so much!

 



 

 

Update from Bram's Sister, Tessa

Late Thursday evening, Bram was airlifted to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. Doctors were surprised that he had survived the crash with such injuries. He sustained severe brain trauma and a collapsed lung. Aside from the severe fractures to his skull, and the collapsed lung, Bram did not have other injuries. From the very beginning, doctors made it clear that Bram would not be able to survive from his injuries. Paul and Case were in the Netherlands at the time of the crash and arrived in Milwaukee with Annemarie on Saturday evening. Tessa, Shari's family, and dozens of Bram and Shari's friends were by his side in the meantime. 
On Saturday evening, Bram and Shari's families made the decision to start the process of organ donation. By 5:00pm on Sunday, an organ transplant team was set and the recipients were on stand by. At 5:30pm Bram was taken off life support. Bram was surrounded by our families until he peacefully passed 40 minutes later, without signs of struggle or discomfort. Bram and Shari are together again, which brings a lot of peace of mind. 

Today we received a phone call that Bram was able to save 3 lives by means of donating his lungs and two kidneys. Shari was able to donate skin, heart valves, and her corneas.
Bram and Shari are together shining their light down upon Wesley and Charlotte.

Your Generous Offers

There have been many offers for:

-meal delivery
-breast milk donation
-doggy daycare
-memorial fund options
-babysitting
-baby supply donations
-transportation

They aren't going unrecognized.  We'll figure out the best way to organize these efforts soon and keep all channels updated.  Make sure to keep checking Facebook and this blog.

UPDATE 4/29 : There have been a lot of offers for breast milk donations. We know how much time and effort goes into pumping and storing breast milk, so we are truly humbled by these offers.  As of right now we are not collecting breastmilk, and instead are keeping a list of all the offers we have gotten and will contact you if needed.  Thank you so much.

Memorial Fund

A lot of people have been asking about a memorial fund for the kids.  We are actively working on this and will post an update when a trusted collection is set up.  This is in the beginning stages, so if anyone is an expert in this area please reach out to us at shariandbram@gmail.com. Ideally, it would be a bank without fees that can take online and international donations.

Memory Book

Many of you have been sharing some wonderful memories of Shari and Bram - all of which will someday be treasured by their beautiful children, Wesley and Charlotte. We would like to organize these memories for them so that when they are old enough, they will get a sense of their incredible parents.  

Here is what you can do:

Email submissions to shariandbram@gmail.com with the subject: "Memory Book"

• If you have posted something on Facebook, copy and paste it or take a screenshot and paste it into an email
Memories (no matter how small it is) of Shari and/or Bram talking about Wesley and/or Charlotte - what they liked to do with the kids, how they felt about them, etc.
Memories and stories of the kind of people Shari and Bram were that you would want Wesley and Charlotte to know
 

If you would like to mail items, email us and we will let you know where to send them.
 

Feel free to send multiple emails and submissions.  We know how memories can come and go and it feels good to record it before it is lost.  

We truly appreciate your contributions to this invaluable project, so please share this with anyone who may want to participate.

 

Check here for updates

Friends and family of Shari and Bram:

This will be a place that everyone can visit for updates and efforts to help Wesley and Charlotte, the Khajas and the Dorresteijns.

Please check back often.  Updates will be posted on Shari and Bram's Facebook wall also.

If you have anything you want to add, please email it to : shariandbram@gmail.com