#LOOKINGOUT From Pancakes to Purpose: Rudolph, WI Community Rallies for Parish and Alzheimer’s Support

April 2, 2026

St. Mary Impact Team 998, Rudolph, WI hosted their annual pancake breakfast Hearts and Hands fundraiser on March 1. They served 431 happy customers! Diners enjoyed potato and buttermilk pancakes, sausage patties, and cinnamon rolls. Diners also got to buy treats at the bake sale after enjoying their meals. Volunteers prepared and served food, bussed tables, and ran the bake sale. The fundraiser raised $4,318.42! $200 was donated to Alzheimer’s support and the remaining $4,118.42 was donated to St. Philip Church for parking lot improvements. 1891 Financial Life matched $1,500. Impact Team president, Kathy Hamus, said it was “great to see so many members and parishioners working together.”

Cecilia Bulcher (Junior Member of the Year in 2024) made a beautiful sign that was displayed at the event.

About St. Mary Impact Team 998

Comprised of 1891 Financial Life members, St. Mary Impact Team 998 was founded in August of 1918. Impact Team 998 is committed to supporting Christian values and local initiatives that contribute to the vibrancy of the community.

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About 1891 Financial Life

At 1891 Financial Life (formerly National Catholic Society of Foresters) we don’t just sell policies, we offer possibilities. We pride ourselves on giving back to the communities that we serve by providing quality and comprehensive insurance solutions. We are a not-for-profit life insurance Society, which means the sales from these financial service products help fund member benefits along with social, educational, and volunteer programs designed to respond to community needs.

Our commitment to excellence has been recognized by Forbes, naming 1891 Financial Life among “The World’s Best Life Insurance Companies” in 2023 — and for the second time, as one of “America’s Best Life Insurance Companies,” ranking #1 in Term Life Insurance for 2026.

Our portfolio is extensive, ranging from various life insurance policies to our annuities to support your financial needs no matter what stage of life you’re in. For more information, contact us here.