September 12, 2025
in the cellar event recap
Harley-Davidson Museum, Milwaukee
Behind the numbers
the third annual in the cellar
$1.18M
400+
1st
$1.18M
heartfelt giving
In 2025, In the Cellar raised nearly $1.2 million to support mental health programs in hospitals across the Great Lake States. In just three years, In the Cellar has raised over $3million to change kids health!
400+
unified support
With record breaking attendance, In the Cellar 2025 had over 400 credit union leaders raising their paddles and moving the mission forward.
1st
midwest marquee
In the Cellar is committed to their focus of creating ripples across the Great Lake states as the 1st marquee event for Credit Unions for Kids.
attendee testimonials
“In the Cellar is the foundation of people helping people in our mission-based philosophy to come together and make a difference, and for the industry, it really helps amplify our story of why we are a credit union and what we’re all about, and how we really focus on helping those most in need in our community.”
Steve BuggPresident & CEO at Great Lakes Credit Union
“The big goal here is to break the stigma of talking about mental health — especially when it comes to kids.”
Brad BergmooserPresident & CEO, Financial Plus Credit
thank you to our 2025 sponsors
Our event sponsors drive this mission forward and make a positive impact on the children in their communities.
FOUNDER SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSORS
TITLE SPONSORS
Principal Vintner Sponsors