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The Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Club, based in Milwaukee, is a water ski show team that hosts weekly events. The club focuses on community engagement and entertainment, participating in family celebrations, including birthdays and outings. It has warmly welcomed skiing enthusiasts from the community, and being a part of this club means becoming part of a family of ski admirers.

The Sinitiz family from Milwaukee shares a deep love for the sport of water skiing. Driven by their enthusiasm, the entire family practices at the club and actively participates in its activities. However, over the past few months, tragedy has struck this beloved community.

Water Skiing Club Witnesses Tragedies

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The Sinitiz family has loved the local water ski club. The 4 members of the family have spent the majority of their time water skiing at the lake. But to one’s dismay, early in July this year, Ally, the eldest daughter in the family, fell victim to a tragedy. However, the accident was not an occurrence during the performance of the sport but post that.

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Ally was supposedly camping at the Green Lake with a few members of the water ski club post a show. It was in this situation, that a dead tree fell upon Ally injuring her skull. Following the incident, a helicopter was necessitated to get Ally to the hospital. The accident left Ally with a half-cracked skull, according to a family physician. This incident almost took her life. “It was the worst thing that you can possibly imagine if you?re a mom,” said Cheryl Sinitz, Ally’s mother, according to Fox6. The tragedy left Cheryl in distress as the family was still recovering from another misfortune.

Just 12 days before Ally’s accident, Cheryl’s husband had undergone surgery. John was practicing for one of the competitions when he performed a high-speed trick that led him to a crash. The incidents put a heavy financial burden on the family. While it was a huge amount to bear, Sinitz said it was her other family that extended help.

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The Club Contributes

It was in 1984 that the Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Club came into existence. It has since worked closely with the community to contribute its part. The club is in close association with not only the local businesses but the entirety of the village. Since its emergence, the organization has only aimed for the betterment at any presented a chance.

In the wake of the tragic accidents involving the Sinitz family, the club has come together to help share the burden. The Pewaukee Ski Club has organized a GoFundMe page for the family. “This is my family,” Cheryl Sinitz said talking about the club. Moving forward with its deeds, the club also plans to organize the Greg Wilkinson Waterfront Festival. The event will connect with people with disabilities and help them with water sports. The club is also planning to host about 20 shows this year.

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The Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Club is sponsored by local businesses and continues to provide for the community. With its contribution towards the Sinitz family, the club continues with its philosophy to tread in the right direction. Its actions and principles are to be set forth for exemplary management.

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