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The Buckingham Club of the Twin Cities Annual Gathering

You’re invited to the annual gathering of the Buckingham Club of the Twin Cities! Strengthen your UW network in the Twin Cities area, meet Badger athletics leaders, and socialize with UW innovators on the leading edge of transformative Alzheimer’s research. Enjoy a spirited evening that will also boost important UW–Madison philanthropic causes, including the Badger Fund in support of UW athletics and the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s Research Fund.

RSVP by August 17.

Check out our photo gallery and recap from last year’s event!

Speakers

  • Sanjay Asthana, MD — Duncan G. and Lottie H. Ballantine Professor of Geriatrics, director of the National Institute of Aging and the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, associate dean for gerontology at the UW–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health
  • Marcus Sedberry — Interim Director of Athletics at UW-Madison

Ticket Pricing

The tax-deductible portion of your purchase will be split between the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s Research Fund and the Badger Fund. The ticket price is $100 per person or $50 for alumni under 30:

  • Donation only – Does not include a ticket to attend the event.
  • Terrace-level sponsorship: $1,000 – Includes tickets for four attendees. Of your $1,000 sponsorship, $600 is tax deductible.
  • Varsity-level sponsorship: $2,000 – Includes tickets for six attendees. Of your $2,000 sponsorship, $1,400 is tax deductible.
  • Buckingham-level sponsorship: $5,000 – Includes prominent digital display of logo and tickets for 10 attendees. Of your $5,000 sponsorship, $4,000 is tax deductible.

Special thanks to the Buckingham Club Committee:

  • Brooks Bollinger ’03
  • Collin Brinkman ’85
  • Suky Brinkman ’84
  • Eric Buss ’90, JD’96
  • Peter Connor ’95
  • Chris Freytag ’87
  • Jim Freytag ’86
  • Ben Havn ’99, MBA’04
  • Dale Nitschke ’84
  • Mark Richman ’86
  • Jeff Rotsch ’72, MBA’74
  • Tom Sagissor ’93
  • Phil Sanfilipo ’05
  • Sandy Sponem ’80, MBA’84
  • John Stanoch ’80

Additional Information

There is a large two-story parking lot across from the venue’s main entrance that is complimentary. Guests can park in any space for this event.

When you register, please inform us of any dietary needs, accommodations (such as captions or interpreting services), or other needs.

August 20, 2026
WHEN
August 20, 2026
6-9 p.m.
WHERE
Life Time — Southdale
250 Southdale Center
Edina, MN
View Map and Venue Details
COST
$100 per person$50 for alumni under 30
Life Time — Southdale
250 Southdale Center
Edina, MN
August 20, 2026
WHEN
August 20, 2026
6-9 p.m.
WHERE
Life Time — Southdale
250 Southdale Center
Edina, MN
View Map and Venue Details
COST
$100 per person$50 for alumni under 30

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