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About Rally for the Valley

Rally for the Valley was created in response to the devastating July 27 tornado and the long road to recovery facing our neighbors, businesses and communities.

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Our Mission

Rally for the Valley was created in response to the devastating July 27 tornado and the long road to recovery facing our neighbors, businesses and communities.

Meet Our Committee
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Bazaar After Dark in downtown Menasha on July 20, 2017. – Photo by Graham Washatka – www.grahamimages.net

Powered by Our Community

Rally for the Valley is being made possible through the extraordinary efforts of community partners, volunteers, businesses, artists, sponsors and local leaders who have stepped forward to help and is hosted under the nonprofit umbrella of Hear in the Fox Cities, which provides fiduciary and administrative stewardship for production of the event.

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FAQ

Find answers to common questions about Rally for the Valley.

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Community & Impact

The July 27 tornado affected families, neighborhoods, businesses and organizations across our community. Recovery will take time, resources and sustained community support.

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Plan Your Visit

Everything you need to know before joining us in Downtown Menasha on October 3.

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Accessibility

Rally for the Valley is committed to creating a welcoming event for our entire community.

Organizing Committee

The organizing committee has donated their time to make Rally for the Valley possible. We couldn’t have pulled this off without the incredible support from the community. We would like to thank everybody who was involved.

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Charlie Berens

Comedian

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Alex Drossart

Musician

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Elisabeth Payne

Director, CPG

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Phil Johnston

Filmmaker

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Adrienne Palm

Community Organizer

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JP Buck

Producer

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Mike Gomoll

Founder (Joey’s Song)

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Brad Frank

Principal

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Stephanie Long

Founder (Hear in the Fox Cities)

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Cory Chisel

Musician

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Butch Vig

Musician

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Jill Cordes

Producer