Milwaukee Brewers hold fundraiser meet-and-greet to support Waukesha victims
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Some of the Milwaukee Brewers had coffee with the community at Colectivo Tuesday morning, Nov. 23.
It was an event meant to bring a little light to people following a dark tragedy in SE Wisconsin.
Donations were collected at the event for the victims in Waukesha.
CBS 58's Scott Grodsky was there and he talked to organizers about the importance of coming together as a community during a difficult time.
#Brewers Pitcher @FreddyPeraltaRD, Manager Craig Counsell and President of Baseball Operations David Stearns are at @ColectivoCoffee on Prospect raising money for the United for Waukesha Community Fund.
— Scott Grodsky (@ScottGrodsky) November 23, 2021
Stearns committed to match all donations raised this morning. pic.twitter.com/ssNoegQOdi
According to the Brewers, the event raised $34,392 with generous contributions from the community and matched by Brewers President of Baseball Operations David Stearns.
The @Brewers helped raise $34,392 for the United for Waukesha Community Fund this morning. Hear from David Stearns, Craig Counsell and @FreddyPeraltaRD: pic.twitter.com/9B6Ovj5eWd
— Scott Grodsky (@ScottGrodsky) November 23, 2021