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Swingin' for Trent Fundraiser Event

By Submitted, 05/24/13, 8:15PM CDT

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Former Brookfield player felled by skiing accident

We are inviting you to join us for a great cause…

As you may know, Trent Swarthout, (former Elmbrook/Brookfield Hockey player 1995-2006) suffered a horrific skiing accident just over a year ago, severely injuring his spinal cord and causing him to lose most of his mobility.

To this day, Trent has not given up hope that he will recover from his injuries and walk on his own again someday. His constant drive and family's unwavering love and support since his accident has helped him show remarkable improvements.

His therapy has brought him to a point where he needs a specialized personal therapy bike (MotoMed2) that he can use at home to continue his therapy. In order to help Trent receive this $8,000 piece of equipment, several families connected to the Swarthout's through their hockey ties, have united to host a CHARITY EVENT on Trent's behalf.

You are one of the many people who have crossed paths or been touched by Trent Swarthout and his family. We are reaching out to you and countless friends, family, teammates, coaches and the community to support this wonderful cause.

We're "SWINGIN' FOR TRENT" on Sunday, JUNE 2, 2013, 11am – 3pm at SWINGTIME in Germantown!! Please see the attachment regarding details of this very fun, family oriented event which will include a cook-out, putting contests, Mini-golf challenge, "Chuck-a-Putt" contest, Silent Auction and batting cage fun.

It truly will be a great day to join together for Trent and the Swarthout family. We hope you consider coming, RAIN OR SHINE, to show your support and help Trent on his road to recovery! If you are unable to attend, we have set up a donation account in Trent's name at Westbury Bank. Those who would like to donate should make their checks out to Swingin' for Trent and sent it to:

Westbury Bank
17160 W. North Avenue
Brookfield, WI 53005

$5 Coupons (good for 3 batting cage tokens OR one small bucket of range balls) are also available to use at Swingtime Germantown, from now until August 31, 2013. Proceeds will benefit the Swingin’ for Trent fundraiser. Coupons may be purchased on the day of the event or by sending a check made payable to: Swingin’ for Trent to:

Sue Groskopf
1945 Fairhaven Blvd.
Elm Grove, WI 530122

Mini-Golf Hole Sponsorship available - $100/hole If interested, email us at swinginfortrent@yahoo.com

Thank you for your consideration. Please help us help Trent! To read more about Trent and his road to recovery, visit his journal HERE

~The "Swingin' for Trent" Committee:

  • Gretchen Burns
  • Marcia Sinner
  • Mary Jo Shapiro
  • Donna Rogers
  • Gina Roadhouse
  • Sue Groskopf
  • Louise Amundson
  • Kim Jenkins
  • Joy Irussi

**ANY QUESTIONS…PLEASE EMAIL US AT swinginfortrent@yahoo.com