Gold Sponsorship for Onalaska Education Foundation event

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Onalaska, WI — December 17, 2025 — Bridget Thomas, a licensed Real Estate Agent and Broker serving both Wisconsin and Minnesota, is proud to announce her support as a Gold Sponsor for the Onalaska Education Foundation’s (OEF) annual fundraising event. This year marks a significant milestone as the event returns to the Onalaska community.

Dubbed the 2026 1st Ever “BASH AT THE DASH,” the event is set to take place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. After previously being held in La Crescent, the OEF fundraiser is coming home. The community is eager to celebrate within the spectacular new Onalaska Dash Center, located at 515 Quincy Street. This gorgeous facility, constructed over the past year, serves as the perfect backdrop for a night of celebration and community support.

Attendees can look forward to a fun-filled evening featuring:

• Delicious food and beverages
• Live entertainment
• Casino games
• A silent auction and raffles
• Door prizes

Supporting Innovation in Education The Onalaska Education Foundation is a local, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Because the OEF is 100% volunteer-run, 100% of the funds raised through the "Bash at the Dash" will directly support the district’s Claude Deck Grants, as well as the Acts of Kindness and Seasons of Kindness programs.

For Bridget Thomas, this sponsorship is personal. In addition to her career in real estate, she serves as an Onalaska School Board member. 

"As a school board member, supporting the OEF is especially important to me," says Bridget Thomas. "Our educators have such amazing and innovative ideas, and sometimes they just need a grant like those provided by the OEF to make them a reality. I am thrilled to help bring this event 'home' to our beautiful new Dash Center. Besides supporting a great cause, who doesn’t love a casino night?!"

Ticket Information Community members are encouraged to secure their spots early.

• Early Bird Pricing: $35 per ticket (available through January 15, 2026)
• Standard Pricing: $40 per ticket (after January 15)

Tickets can be purchased online through the La Crosse Community Foundation. 

For more information about Bridget Thomas and her real estate services, please contact her directly.

About the Onalaska Education Foundation (OEF) The OEF is dedicated to enhancing the educational experience for students in the Onalaska School District. Through the generosity of donors and volunteers, the OEF funds grants and kindness programs that empower educators and support students.

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