The Metropolitan Milwaukee Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is hosting the 13th annual Breath of Life Gala on October 22, 2011 at the Milwaukee Public Museum. The theme for this year’s event is “Make CF History!” This year’s Honorary Chairs are Tim and Barbara Michels of North Lake, WI. Tim and Barbara are active members of the Lake Country community, and Tim is Co-owner and Vice President of Michels Corporation in Brownsville. Tim and Barbara became involved with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation because of Jerry and Marie Arenas, owners of Palmer’s Steakhouse in Hartland, WI who have a son with CF.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee recently named Eric Tillich vice president of donor relations. Tillich comes to Boys & Girls Clubs from Lutheran Services Florida where he served as its vice president of agency advancement. His previous experiences include serving as campaign manager for Concordia University System Endowment Fund in St. Louis, Mo., as the vice president of development at the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and as assistant vice president of advancement for Marian College in Fond du Lac.
