Remembering Dozer Days

On June 2nd, 2007 Wingra Stone and Wingra Redi-Mix Inc. hosted what would be their final “Day of the Dozer” event. For the past 15 years this event has brought great joy to 1,000’s of people, young and old.

Dozer Days was a day when kids of all ages were able to ride or operate large pieces of construction equipment, while at the same time help raise money for a local charity, Thursday’s Child. All of the money – 100% - from food sales, admission, and sale of hats & T-shirts went to Thursday’s Child.

The Wingra employees, volunteers and sponsors dedication was phenomenal.
Everyone involved did above and beyond what was necessary to make this event a tremendous success. As the years went by the crowds grew larger. The amount of money raised each year also grew, by the end of 15 years Wingra has donated over $308,000 to Thursday’s Child.

Thursday’s Child helps kids, and Dozer Days helped Thursday’s Child.
Thursday’s Child is a non-profit, volunteer group run by donations. The donations are from local people and help local people.

Thursday’s Child gives seriously ill children and their families a dream come true when they need it most. Often the dream may be a family vacation. It is a time to make memories that don’t revolve around hospitals and doctor’s appointments. Families facing a health crisis are also usually in a financial crisis due to unexpected medical expenses. Taking a family vacation is out of financial reach for most of them. Most kids ask to go to Disney World, others ask for a computer, or to meet their favorite sports star. Since, 1984, Thursday’s Child has made dreams come true.

Thursday’s Child takes it name from the Mother Goose nursery rhyme that says, “Thursday’s child has far to go.”

“For now, we all look back and remember all the fun we have shared with the families of Dozer Days and the contributions we have been able to give to the children and families of Thursday’s Child.” said Bob Shea Jr., Wingra President and a Thursday’s child board member.

Who knows what the future may bring? Perhaps, someday when we least expect it, we may see the “Return of the Dozer”.

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