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The ThankFULL Project Sponsor Story

Thanks to The Ulrich Trust, $100,000 is available in matching funds to The ThankFULL Project. This campaign is in effect November 14-28 to help raise funds for Feed My People to distribute food and resources this holiday season. Donate today to double your impact.

Connie and Pat Ulrich established the Ulrich Trust to benefit students and others in the Eau Claire area. Connie and Pat grew up in Eau Claire and it was the sister's desire to give back to the community that raised them.

Connie Ulrich graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1947. She attended the UW-La Crosse, graduating in 1951 with a degree in Physical Education. After college, Connie taught at Memorial High School for many years and coached several girls' gymnastics and track and field teams. She also enjoyed helping with many different drama performances at MHS. Connie loved to travel, was an avid antique collector, played bridge with many different friends, enjoyed buying and renovating houses, and loved her pet pugs.

Coyla "Pat" Ulrich graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1943. She graduated with a degree in Education from the UW-Eau Claire in 1947. After college, she taught history at Nekoosa High School. She also taught in Winona, Green Bay, Fond Du Lac, and West Salem. While teaching in these schools, she became a licensed librarian. In 1951, she received a scholarship to the University of Mexico to help establish that university's library. Pat then got her master's degree in Audio and Visual from UW-La Crosse. In her spare time, Pat enjoyed raising her pet pugs, golfing, camping, biking, and riding her motorcycle.