About us

Rooted in family.
Carried by community.

The mission of Rabbits Unlimited, Ltd. is to raise money for the goal of finding a cure for multiple sclerosis (MS) and providing support for those living with MS.

Rabbits Unlimited co-founder Don Bell with his wife EileenDon and Eileen Bell

Our story

Built in a garage.
Carried by a community.

The Bell family is at the core of the fundraiser. They have been passionate about MS research since the disease took the lives of two family members, Marge and Rich—daughter and son of Don and Eileen Bell.

Today the spirit of that first hunt continues. The event has grown into an afternoon of raffles, prizes, games, and auctions for more than 500 people. It is open to all, and both hunters and non-hunters enjoy the day.

Donations have supported MS research, assistance programs for people affected by MS, and scholarships. Today our focus is progressive MS: new treatments, and a better quality of life for people living with it.

“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”Winston Churchill, from our 2026 event book

Our history

From $400
to $1 million+.

  1. 2002

    A family hunt and a garage

    A Saturday-morning rabbit hunt ends with family and friends gathered in a garage for a few small raffles. They raise $400 and donate it to the MS Society.

  2. Early years

    From the shed to Circle B

    With help from friends like the Whitetails Unlimited committee, the event outgrows the garage, then the shed, then the Railroad Station (Shakers Lounge), and eventually moves to Circle B.

  3. 2018

    A global commitment

    After the 16th annual hunt, Rabbits Unlimited joins the International Progressive MS Alliance with a $110,000 commitment—exceeded with funds raised in 2018 and 2019.

  4. COVID year

    The hunt carries on

    With the Saukville Gun Club's help, volunteers improvise and adapt so the community can still gather and raise money for MS.

  5. 2025

    One million dollars

    The 23rd annual event raises more than $100,000, pushing the all-time total past $1,000,000 and earning a place in the National MS Society's Circle of Distinction.

  6. 2026

    The 24th annual Hunt to Cure MS

    More than 500 guests, 42 hunt teams, and a new goal: let's make it $2 million.

Leadership

Officers &
board.

Rabbits Unlimited is led by volunteers—family and friends who give their time all year so the event can give back.

Officers

  • Tim FischerPresident
  • Hank BellVice President
  • Tom WaldhartSecretary
  • David CrassTreasurer

Board members

  • Greg Bell
  • Alan Bell
  • Brian Bell
  • Tom Bell
  • Jan Waldhart
  • Sharon Fischer
  • Kevin Kelley
  • Claire Leischer

In memory

The people who
built this.

Every year stands on the shoulders of friends who gave their time, energy, and heart. We remember them.

Glenn Bell

From the first year in the garage, then the shed, the Railroad Station, and eventually Circle B, Glenn and his wife Kathi were always there. He readied the prizes and guns for the games, called winners from the stage, and served as president after Greg Bell's eight years in the role.

“When Glenn was on it, you knew it was going to get done.”
Greg “Nettles” Bell and the Board of Rabbits Unlimited

Jeff Trice

From the earliest bunny hunts, Jeff was a doer—selling raffle tickets, helping clean rabbits, stepping in without being asked. As president of the Saukville Gun Club during the COVID year, he helped the hunt improvise, adapt, and stay alive.

“Forever keeping our eyes on the target and following through.”
Greg “Nettles” Bell, Hank Bell, and the Board of Rabbits Unlimited

Todd “Stoney” Schowalter

A longtime Whitetails Unlimited member, Stoney helped Rabbits Unlimited get off the ground. The Whitetails committee, with his support, donated guns, prizes, and games—many still in use today—and he later catered as the event outgrew its early venues.

“He backed what we were building with his time, resources, and friendship.”
Greg “Nettles” Bell and the Board of Rabbits Unlimited

How can I help?

RU ready to make an impact?

Give an afternoon, a prize, a partnership, or whatever you can. Grassroots progress is made one person at a time.

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Give today

A tax-deductible gift moves MS research and support forward, whether or not you can attend.

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Attend

Join us at an event

Hunters and non-hunters alike: food, raffles, games, auctions, and 500+ neighbors.

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Lend a hand

Join a committee or help on event day. Volunteers don't necessarily have the time—they just have the heart.

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Sponsor a game, donate a prize or experience, or build a partnership around the cause.

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