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We are a Non-Profit 501 (c) (3) Organization that is fully funded by donations from people like you! Every penny goes back into the Team and Players to help cover Equipment Costs, Gym Rentals, Tournament Fees, and Travel Expenses!

Why give?

  • Empower Youth with Disabilities

    Your support helps provide young athletes with physical disabilities the opportunity to compete, grow, and succeed through adaptive sports.

  • Promote Confidence and Independence

    Participation in wheelchair basketball helps athletes build confidence, develop independence, and strengthen their self-esteem both on and off the court.

  • Support Inclusive Sports Opportunities

    Donations help expand access to competitive sports for youth who may otherwise have limited opportunities to participate.

  • Fund Essential Equipment and Training

    Contributions help cover the cost of specialized sports wheelchairs, gym rentals, and other essential resources needed for safe and effective training.

  • Help Athletes Compete Nationally

    Your generosity helps fund tournament entry fees and travel costs so our athletes can compete against teams from across the country.

  • Build Community and Teamwork

    Wheelchair basketball fosters friendships, teamwork, and a strong sense of belonging for athletes and their families.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Mad City Wheelchair Sports, Inc. is a nonprofit organization, and donations may be tax-deductible as permitted by law. Please consult your tax professional for details regarding your specific circumstances.

  • 100% of Donations Support the Team
    Every dollar donated goes directly toward supporting the team, including equipment costs, gym rentals, tournament entry fees, and travel expenses.

  • YES! Every Season we seek Team Sponsorship! With a One Time Donation of $200 or more you will receive your Logo or Name on our Season Warm Up Jersey!

    Online Donations
    Sponsorship Donations can be made online through PayPal or Venmo.

    Mail-In Donations
    Cash or check Sponsorship donations may be mailed to:

    Natasha Klais
    Secretary, Mad City Wheelchair Sports
    1720 13th Street
    Fennimore, WI 53809

    If you have any questions or would like additional information, please feel free to Contact Us.

  • Yes! Each season, we host a local home tournament in Verona, Wisconsin, along with community demonstrations throughout the state to help raise awareness and support for wheelchair basketball.

    During these events, we also hold a Silent Auction and Basket Raffle as part of our fundraising efforts. We gratefully welcome Donations of Any Kind to support these events and help make them a success.

    Your generosity helps us continue providing opportunities for youth with physical disabilities to participate in competitive athletics.

  • Online Donations
    Donations can be made online through PayPal or Venmo.

    Mail-In Donations
    Cash or check donations may be mailed to:

    Natasha Klais
    Secretary, Mad City Wheelchair Sports
    1720 13th Street
    Fennimore, WI 53809

    If you have any questions or would like additional information, please feel free to Contact Us.

    Your support helps us continue providing competitive athletic opportunities for youth with physical disabilities.

  • You can support Mad City Wheelchair Sports by becoming a Team Sponsor, Volunteering at events, Attending Tournaments and/or Demonstration Days, or helping spread awareness about adaptive sports in our community.

  • Wheelchair basketball requires significant resources to operate a competitive program. Expenses include specialized athletic equipment, tournament registration fees, facility rentals, and travel costs for major competitions. Donations play a critical role in helping offset these expenses and ensuring that more youth athletes have the opportunity to participate.

    Below is an approximate breakdown of the costs associated with a typical season:

    • Specialized Basketball Wheelchair: approximately $5,000 per chair

    • Season Tournament Entry Fees: approximately $4,000 per season

    • NWBA Registration Fees: approximately $1,000 per season

    • Gym Rental for Practices: approximately $3,000 per season

    • NWBA National Championship Tournament: approximately $15,000 per season
      (Includes charter bus transportation, driver lodging, and tournament registration fees.)

    Our goal is to keep participation costs as low as possible for our athletes and their families. Families are typically responsible for their own travel and hotel accommodations for individual tournaments, while the program works to cover many of the team-related expenses through fundraising and donations.

    Your support helps make these opportunities possible for young athletes with physical disabilities.

  • Your support helps youth athletes with physical disabilities participate in competitive sports, build confidence, develop teamwork skills, and experience the excitement of competition.