MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (November 19, 2009) - Tricom Funding is pleased to have been a major sponsor of the 32nd annual Briggs & Al's Run & Walk for Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, held on Oct 10.

The Briggs & Al’s Run & Walk started in 1978 and has since raised more than $10.3 million for Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. All proceeds go to supporting the west tower expansion, which was opened in March of 2008. The west tower increased the 236-bed hospital to 296 beds. The state-of-the-art facility also includes a larger Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and an expanded Herma Heart Center to provide better care to children with congenital and other cardiac issues. 

The start line ceremonies began at 9:30 a.m. at 12th Street and Wisconsin Avenue on the Marquette University Campus in downtown Milwaukee. The eight kilometer wheelchair race began at 10:15 a.m. followed by the eight kilometer run at 10:30 a.m. Walkers followed the runners on both 3-and-5 mile routes. All routes ended at Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) for a finish line celebration at the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard Stage, which included a variety of games, attractions and awards.

Tricom Funding has been a major sponsor of the event since 1996, demonstrating their commitment to helping enhance the lives of every member of the community. This year, Tricom once again took first place in the Largest Corporate Team category with 578 team members, including 47 employees. Tricom team members raised a combined total of over $20,000 in pledges.