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Hupy and Abraham Hosts 40 Guests at Black-N-Blue Ball

Posted on Jun 25, 2010

For the fifth year, Hupy and Abraham purchased corporate tables and invited guests to the annual Black-N- Blue Ball at Milwaukee’s Midwest Airlines Center. This year, Greg Zaffke and his fiancé were guests at Attorney Hupy’s table. This event was held on Friday, May 6, the day a jury returned a verdict in the death of Greg Zaffke’s mother. After a woman who was painting her nails while driving a car killed his mother, Greg Zaffke started an organization called “The Black Nail Brigade”.

This year the firm had four tables and invited 40 guests to attend this premier event. Guests included members of ABATE of Wisconsin and A.B.A.T.E. Illinois, biker clients and friends. The event is always on the first Friday in May and this year was the 17^th Annual Harley-Davidson Black-N- Blue, raising a combined net contribution totaling over $5.7 million for MDA. This year’s total of more than $508,000 surpassed last year’s total by $40,000.

The bikers of America have supported MDA through various events sponsored by Harley-Davidson for years, benefiting over a million Americans with neuromuscular disease. The Milwaukee Black-N-Blue Ball is the most successful event of this type in the country. It’s a fun event where corporate CEO’s mingle with street bikers, all attired in black leather and blue denim. There is no class distinction at this gala event. Everyone comes together to help raise money to find a cure. This year, more than 1,200 people attended. Hupy and Abraham, S.C. partner, Jason Abraham, has been a member of the steering committee for several of the past Black-N-Blue Ball events.

Funds from the Black-N-Blue Ball assist 600 local families affected by neuromuscular diseases. There are specialized MDA clinics at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and Froedtert Lutheran Memorial Hospital, as well as MDA support groups, summer camps and the Association’s durable medical equipment loan program. 77% of every dollar raised goes directly to research, healthcare services and education. Hupy and Abraham, S.C. is proud to help this worthwhile cause by supporting the Black-N-Blue Ball.