Completed Events – The Alyssa Dressler Foundation

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The Alyssa Dressler Foundation is a nonprofit organization created to promote Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness, CPR/AED Education, provide AED Donations and FREE Youth Heart Screenings

2025 EVENTS

Boscov's Friends Helping Friends Event

This donation event has become a favorite annual tradition for our foundation.

We love getting to chat with everyone who stops by our stand to support our cause - Thank You!

And lets be honest... 25% off at the best department store around is pretty great perk!

8th Annual Alyssa Dressler Memorial Barrel Race

Saturday, October 18th, 2025 at

Keystone Horse Center, Bloomsburg, PA

Sponsored by: TRIPLE M RANCH

This years fundraising barrel race was held at a new time and location compared to our past events!

We had a fantastic experience as a sidepot in the Cash and Dash Barrel Bash and are so grateful to everyone who participated and supported our cause.

CONGRTAULATIONS to our Saddle Winner!

A SPECIAL 'THANK YOU" to all our donors and sponsors!

- JKNL Stables, Triple M Ranch, S&L Builders, LLC, Lewistown Cabinets, Inc (Saddle Sponsor), Hallmark Feeds, Inc, Service Electric Cablevision Inc, Chrome Girl Accessories, Morning Star Farm & Tack, Brandy Little, Wild Mind Design, Turquoise Temptations, Karissa Landis - Riding Lessons and Training, Family and Friends, Boscov's, Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA (Sunbury), INSP - Inspiration Network, Ira M. Middleswarth & Son, Inc, Outdoor Channel, Piecemakers Quilt Guild 2025, Skeeter's Pit BBQ, Spyglass Ridge Winery, Sunbury Motors, Ultimate Express Car Wash (Selinsgrove), Walmart (Selinsgrove), Weis Markets (Selinsgrove)

Selinsgrove Market Street Festival

Saturday, September 27th, 2025

We were busy spreading the word about Sudden Cardiac Arrest at the Annual Selinsgrove Street Fair!

The frogs weren't the only thing hopping - our team was hopping too, keeping up with all the visitors that stopped by our stand!

Thank you to everyone for your support! We love our town and are grateful for the opportunity to help protect our youth!

Sunbury River Festival

August 15th and 16th, 2025

What a perfect event to enjoy the peak of Pennsylvania's summer weather! Good food, fun games, and lots of laughs were shared at this year’s Sunbury River Festival.

The kids were delighted with our popular Frog Hopper game, while the adults appreciated the information we provided about Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to support our cause!

Exceptional Egg Hunt

(Children & Adults with Disabilities)

Line Mountain Elementary School

Saturday, April 12th, 2025

Line Mountain High School's Unified Inclusion Club hosted this fun Egg Hunt event, and we were happy to be invited to participate.

We met a bunch of great people interested to learn about and support our cause. Even the Easter Bunny stopped by to check us out!

If you would like to invite the Alyssa Dressler Foundation to one of your events, contact Tammie Gallo at info@alyssadressler.org or call 570.850.9413

Annual Children's Health Fair

The Miller Center

Saturday, March 22nd, 2025

We had another great opportunity to educate parents and children at the Miller Center in Lewisburg, PA about Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

It was time well spent and we loved meeting all the families that stopped by our stand!

"Thank you" to WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital for inviting us to participate in this event!

Raise The Region

Non-Profit Event

March 12th & 13th, 2025

A BIG "Thank you" to everyone who donated to our cause during this online event! Your contribution will be put to good use educating and protecting the kids of our community from Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

Selinsgrove Area School District Health Fair

Thursday, February 20th, 2025

What a fun time we had meeting a bunch of great kids and parents at the Selinsgrove Area Intermediate School. Its events like these that give us the opportunity to spread the word about Sudden Cardiac Arrest and have a little fun while doing it!

2024 EVENTS

Boscov's Annual Friends Helping Friends

We always look forward to this event at our favorite department store Boscov's.

"Thank you" to everyone who stopped by and donated to our cause!

We hope you were able to put your coupon to good use and we look forward to seeing you again next year!

7th Annual Alyssa Dressler Memorial Barrel Race

Friday, April 26th 2024

Location: JKNL Stables, Middleburg, PA

Another successful fundraising event is in the books!

We had an amazing Friday night at JKNL Stables honoring Alyssa with our Annual Memorial Barrel Race!

"Thank You" to everyone who helped, and/or participated in the event.

Your contribution (volunteering, donating, riding, etc.) to the foundation is very much appreciated!

Congratulations to Peyton Harriman, winner of the Alyssa Dressler Memorial Saddle!

A SPECIAL 'THANK YOU" to all our donors and sponsors for the event! You help us to make all of this possible.

- JKNL Stables, Kaiser Brothers RAM (Saddle), S& L Builders LLC (Race Sponsor, Shetron Trailer Manufacturing, Service Electric Cablevision, Inc, Dry Valley Custom Leather, Brandy Little, Queen B Farm, MCZ Customs/May Zerbe, Karissa Landis (Ridding Lessons), Chrome Girl Accessories, Lauren Wagner with Morning Star, Hallmark Feeds, Family and Friends, Applebee’s – Selinsgrove, Bimbo Bakeries, Bloomsburg Children’s Museum, Boscov’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’ – Shamokin Dam, Giant - Selinsgrove, Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA-Sunbury, Hooplas Xtreme, INSP – Inspiration Network, Ira M. Middleswarth & Son, Inc., Lewisburg Children’s Museum, Outdoor Channel, Service Electric Cablevision, Inc., Sheetz - Selinsgrove, Skeeter’s Pit BBQ, Spyglass Ridge Winery, Sunbury Motors, Target – Selinsgrove, Tulpehocken Spring Water, Ultimate Express Car Wash – Selinsgrove, Walmart – Selinsgrove, Weis Markets – Selinsgrove

Evangelical Community Hospital

Children's Health Fair

Date & Time:
Saturday
April 6th, 2024

9:00am - Noon

The Alyssa Dressler Foundation participated in the Evangelical Community Hospital Children's Health Fair this year.

It was a great experience raising awareness about Sudden Cardiac Arrest, and engaging in a fun little craft project with the kids!

Raise The Region

Date & Time:

March 13th & 14th, 2024

Raise The Region is such a great event for the community to contribute to our cause.

"Thank You" to everyone who made a donation! We appreciate your support ♥

Health Fair

Date & Time:

Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

Location: Selinsgrove Intermediate School Cafeteria and Gymnasium

We always enjoy participating in something new! This was our first time joining in on the Health Fair at The Selinsgrove Area Intermediate School! The evening was spent talking with families about sudden cardiac arrest awareness and making a fun craft with the kids!

2023 EVENTS

Boscov's 27th Annual Friends Helping Friends

Date & Time:
Saturday
October 18, 2023

Who doesn't love a good deal at Boscov's?

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and chose our foundation for your shopping pass donation.

A special 'thank you" to Boscov's for holding this event and giving us the opportunity to spread the word about our cause.

Boscov's 27th Annual Friends Helping Friends

Date & Time:
Saturday

October 18, 2023

Who doesn't love a good deal at Boscov's?

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and chose our foundation for your shopping pass donation.

A special 'thank you" to Boscov's for holding this event and giving us the opportunity to spread the word about our cause.

Selinsgrove Street Fair 2023

Date & Time:
Saturday
September 23, 2023

Rain or shine! We enjoyed being a part of the annual Selinsgrove Street Fair this year.

Due to weather conditions, we were unable to set up our foundations famous "Frog Hopper" game. Sorry kids! Hope all who stopped by still enjoyed the lollipop chance game and prizes. We enjoyed seeing you!

Be sure to look for us next year.

Selinsgrove Street Fair 2023

Date & Time:
Saturday
September 23, 2023

Rain or shine! We enjoyed participating in the annual Selinsgrove Street Fair this year.

Be sure to look for us next year.

Sunbury River Festival

Date & Time:
Friday and Saturday
August 18th and 19th, 2023

The Alyssa Dressler Foundation had a great time at the Sunbury River Festival.

The weather was beautiful, our frog hopper game was a hit, and we enjoyed chatting with all of you who stopped by to learn about our cause.

6th Annual Alyssa Dressler Memorial Barrel Race

Date & Time:
Saturday
April 8th, 2023

One of The Most Exciting Events of the year!!

Held at the JKNL Stables in Middleburg, PA

A huge "THANK YOU" to everyone who helped, donated, and participated!

We look forward to seeing you next year!

6th Annual Alyssa Dressler Memorial Barrel Race

Date & Time:
Saturday
April 8th, 2023

One of The Most Exciting Events of the year!!

Held at the JKNL Stables in Middleburg, PA

A huge "THANK YOU" to everyone who helped, donated, and participated!

We look forward to seeing you next year!

Backwoodsmen 4-H Club Meeting

Date & Time:

Saturday

March 25th, 2023

Raising awareness on sudden cardiac arrest is what our foundation is all about. We were honored to be a guest speaker at the Backwoodsmen 4-H club meeting.

Thank you for inviting us to present our life saving information to your members.

We also greatly appreciate your generosity in choosing us as your Rock-A-Thon recipient.

Backwoodsmen 4-H Club Meeting

Date & Time:
Saturday
March 25, 2023

Raising awareness on sudden cardiac arrest is what our foundation is all about. We were honored to be a guest speaker at the Backwoodsmen 4-H club meeting.

Thank you for inviting us to present our life saving information to your members.

We also greatly appreciate your generosity in choosing us as your Rock-A-Thon recipient.

Date & Time:
March 8th & 9th 2023

The Alyssa Dressler Foundation joined the 2023 Raise The Region online fundraiser event.

Thank you to Blaise Alexander and the local community for your support.

Date & Time:
March 8th & 9th 2023

The Alyssa Dressler Foundation participated in the 2023 Raise The Region online fundraiser event.

Thank you to Blaise Alexander and the local community for your support.

3rd Annual Alyssa Dressler Foundation Youth Heart Screening

Date & Time:
Saturday
February 18th, 2023

Where:
Shikellamy Area High School

Students received free vitals check, heart murmur check and electrocardiogram (EKG) from specialists from Geisinger and Evangelical Hospitals
If results indicate further evaluation an echocardiogram were done on site, free of charge.

3rd Annual Alyssa Dressler Foundation Youth Heart Screening

Date & Time:
Saturday
February 18th, 2023, 9:00AM

Where:
Shikellamy Area High School

2022 EVENTS

5th Annual Alyssa Dressler Memorial Barrel Race

Date & Time:
Saturday, April 16th, 2022
9:00AM

The Alyssa Dressler Foundation Presents the 5th Annual Memorial Barrel Race.

Food, Games, & Rodeo!
Thank you All Who Participated.
Can't wait until next year!

Held at JKNL Stables in Middleburg, PA

2022 Raise The Region

Date & Time:
March 9th & 10th 2022

The Alyssa Dressler Foundation is Participating in the Raise The Region!

Raise The Region is a unique 30-hour online giving campaign that gives community members an opportunity to support our local nonprofits by helping them raise as much money as possible!

4th Annual Alyssa Dressler Memorial Barrel Race

Date & Time:
Friday and Saturday
April 2nd & 3rd, 2021

One of The Most Exciting Events of the year!!

Held at the JKNL Stables in Middleburg, PA

Youth Heart Screening-Milton Area Middle School

Date & Time: Saturday, February 29th 2020

Such an exciting accomplishment for us, and the community!! This is what our foundation does everything for.

Our 2nd FREE Youth Heart Screening event held at the Milton Area School District

Zion Church Mission Mall

Date & Time: Sunday, December 1st 2019

Another annual event that we are grateful to participate in every year that helps us raise awareness and spread the word.

Not sure sure what to get a friend or loved one for Christmas? making a donation in their honor is the perfect gift in so many ways to show how much you care.

Held by our friends at the majestic Zion Lutheran Church located on Market St. Sunbury, PA

Boscov's Friends Helping Friends

Date & Time: Wednesday, October 19th 2019

Come support our cause and recieve special Boscov's shopping passes at the Susquehanna Valley Mall with awesome discounts for you to use in store.

Just locate our table and grab yourself a ticket! 100% of your contribution will go towards support our foundation. With your help, it allows us to continue to offer our current programs and services.

Who Doesn't love to shop at Boscov's? :)

Selinsgrove Street Fair 2019

Date & Time: Saturday, September 28th 2019

Come hang out with us in beautiful downtown Selinsgrove for a Saturday full of fun and good eats!

This year marks our very first street fair participation and we are excited to spend the day with you sharing our SCA awareness info.

Plus, we will have fun games and prizes the kiddos won't want to miss. SEE YOU THERE!

Snyder County Night Out

Date & Time: Wednesday August 14th 2019

A fun-filled night out for the whole family we look forward to being part of your year.

Our popular "Hopping For Hearts" game is loved by kids of all ages who have a blast sending stuffed frogs flying through the air.

If you missed us this year...it's ok. Come join us next year, we are sure to be there.

Memorial Barrel Race-JKNL Stables

Date & Time: Saturday April 6th 2019

Alyssa loved her horses and participating in NBHA competitions. That's why we hold a Memorial Barrel Race in her honor every April.

It's our top fundraising event of the year complete with ticket raffles, Chinese Auction, homemade food stand, exhibiton prizes and more...

Youth Heart Screening

Selinsgrove Area High School

Date & Time: Saturday February 23rd 2019

Such an exciting accomplish for us and the community. This is why our foundation exists!

Our 1st FREE Youth Heart Screening event held at the Selinsgrove Area High School.

141 Local Students Scanned! What a Success!

We have so much info to share! Please check out more on our Programs and Services page.