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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
De Pere's Redbird Ribbon Walk unites community for cancer funds
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) – On Saturday morning, dozens of community members gathered at De Pere High School for the fourth annual Redbird Ribbon Walk, an event born out of loss and built on hope. The walk was started in 2022 by Dan Van Straten in memory of his wife, Jayma, a beloved teacher in the De Pere School District who passed away from brain cancer that summer. Longtime Brown County public servant Tom Hinz dies at 83 Since then, the event has raised more than $20,000 to benefit the school's Sting Cancer Club, a student-led group that helps local families impacted by cancer. 'I've served on the school board here for 12 years. I'm the public address announcer here for most of the athletics, and my wife worked in the district for 19 years,' said Van Straten. 'She was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2018, and she passed away in the summer of 2022.' Van Straten says the fundraiser helps students continue Jayma's legacy of service. 'The idea was to raise funds for the De Pere High School Sting Cancer Club. They do so much great work in the community, giving back to other families with gas cards, food cards, and making things for the hospital,' he said. This year's walk carried extra meaning, following the recent loss of students in the district, including Hadley Baker, whose family remains an active part of the school community. 'I think it honestly brings our community together, this year more than anything,' said Keira Washington, the Sting Cancer Club president. 'We lost Hadley Baker this year, and that truly showed we all come together, and we can do it. This is very important. It keeps us united.' Washington, who helped organize the event, said the morning began with a tribute to Jayma, followed by a survivor-led walk, games, food trucks, bake sales, and raffles. Even Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson stopped by to lend his support. Watson, whose mother battled thyroid cancer, said the cause is close to his heart. 'A couple of students here came up to me and gave me the rundown of the event,' Watson said. 'This is a big cause for me — you know, my 'My Cause My Cleats' for the past couple of years has been supporting cancer awareness.' 'Community Spirit': Appleton PD and FD hit the ice for charity For Van Straten, the walk is about more than fundraising — it's about community resilience. 'We've lost so many members of the community to cancer this past year, and unfortunately, we've had several kids under the age of 12 that have passed away as well,' he said. 'So we need to come together as a community and keep coming back and keep giving back.' Bracelets handed out at the event carried a simple message: 'One day at a time.' And as Van Straten says, hope is the one thing that can never be taken away. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump-Announced Wealth Fund Should Choose MicroStrategy Bonds Over Bitcoin, Analyst Says
Cryptocurrency analyst James Van Straten recommended having exposure to MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) in the newly announced U.S. sovereign wealth fund instead of spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on Monday. What Happened: In an X post, Van Straten weighed in on the potential equity exposure in the first-of-its-kind state-owned investment vehicle announced by President Donald Trump. 'I'd rather see the fund have exposure to MSTR through its convertible bonds than for it to buy BTC,' the analyst Miss: Built on the trusted network of Fortune 500 companies, this blockchain company partners with Salesforce to uproot lengthy and expensive B2B transactions, and you can invest with just $100. Nancy Pelosi Invested $5 Million In An AI Company Last Year — Here's How You Can Invest In Multiple Pre-IPO AI Startups With Just $1,000 When asked about the rationale behind proposing such an idea, Van Straten argued that accumulating large amounts of Bitcoin would significantly push the prices up, causing a potential problem for U.S.-based entities who routinely purchase the asset. 'All the BTC that is owned within the US – MSTR, ETFs etf is the US BTC IMO. You want to shore it all up,' he added. Why It Matters: Van Straten's comments come in the wake of the Trump administration's plans to monetize government-owned assets to generate economic value for the American people. The sovereign fund would hold a variety of "liquid assets" and strategic holdings. Speculations about the federal government's investments in Bitcoin have soared since Trump took office. The president signed an executive order last month that will evaluate the creation of a "strategic national digital assets stockpile." Trending: Deloitte's fastest-growing software company partners with Amazon, Walmart & Target – Michael Saylor-led MicroStrategy has been on a Bitcoin buying spree, with the company's stockpile growing to 471,107 BTC, worth over $46.46 billion, as of this writing. A key feature of this strategy is issuing convertible bonds at 0% interest to fund the purchases. However, skeptics have been critical, warning of potential liquidations if Bitcoin's value declines drastically. Read Next: According to Juniper Research, the total value of B2B cross-border payments stored on the blockchain is projected to exceed $4.4 trillion — Join the first company to bring blockchain payments to Salesforce early with just $100. 'Scrolling To UBI' — Deloitte's #1 fastest-growing software company allows users to earn money on their phones. You can invest today for just $0.26/share with a $1000 minimum. Up Next: Transform your trading with Benzinga Edge's one-of-a-kind market trade ideas and tools. Click now to access unique insights that can set you ahead in today's competitive market. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? This article Trump-Announced Wealth Fund Should Choose MicroStrategy Bonds Over Bitcoin, Analyst Says originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Sign in to access your portfolio
