Middleton’s Own Honored with Lifetime Achievement for Easter Seals Wisconsin

MIDDLETON, Wis. - Oct. 20, 2014 - PRLog -- The 2014 Easter Seals Wisconsin “Difference-Makers” were honored Tuesday evening at a Recognition Dinner in Madison. These individuals, groups and businesses have inspired others and made outstanding contributions to the disability community statewide and to Easter Seals Wisconsin throughout the years. The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Bill Holley of Middleton.

Bill has worked with Easter Seals for three decades, serving on the board of directors and as its Chairman, raising money as a VIP volunteer fundraiser, bringing new volunteers and supporters to Easter Seals Wisconsin and dreaming about how the agency can better serve people with disabilities. His hard work, vision and dedication helped to create programs and services that have and will continue to change lives for thousands of children and adults with disabilities every single year in Wisconsin.

During his years with Easter Seals Wisconsin, Bill volunteered for the annual telethon to raise funds for the annual campaign. Making call after call, year after year, Bill would raise the most money among the volunteers, earning the distinction as the top fundraiser in the state for many years.

About Easter Seals Wisconsin:  For more than 85 years, Easter Seals Wisconsin (www.EasterSealsWisconsin.com) has provided services that help children and adults with disabilities gain greater independence. Easter Seals primary services – vocational rehabilitation, respite services, camping and recreation, information and referral, and public education – benefit close to 10,000 individuals with disabilities and their families each year in Wisconsin.