Genesis Restaurant hosts fundraiser to help stop child abuse

MILWAUKEE -- A fundraiser to help prevent child abuse kicked off at Genesis Restaurant on Milwaukee's southwest side on Saturday, October 10th.

This is the third year running and it features a major raffle with dozens of items. One of the biggest items, a football signed by the Green Bay Packers.

Aaron Rodgers signed football

All of the money raised at Saturday's event goes towards the Child Abuse Care Fund, that's run through Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.

Child Abuse Care Fund

Not only that, for everyone who brings in a flyer, 10% of their bill at the restaurant will be donated to the fund.

"If you know somebody affected by this reach out, there's hundreds of resources out there. It's going to make me cry because it's so near and dear to my heart, that there's always someone that can help you," said Katie Witkowski, started fundraiser.

Organizers also created a Facebook page to help out anyone who might know a situation in which a child is being abused.

The event continues until 11 p.m. on Saturday night.