Hi, I’m Audree Brunke! Back in January 2022, when I was 12, I founded Happy Feet of Madison to bring warmth and comfort to those facing homelessness in our community. Inspired by a family friend's journey, I wanted to make a difference even in a small way. I started by giving something as essential as socks to local shelters and so the Happy Feet mission began. 

Fast forward to 2024: I’m now 15, completing my associate’s degree at Madison College, and gearing up for a future in law and politics determined to continue driving positive change for people in need and the environment. Between my studies and my role as VP of Leadership for Phi Theta Kappa, I’m still a huge Christmas music fan! So for fun I am organizing a holiday caroling group to share some joy this season. And of course, as always, my cats, Sully and Czar, are never far from my side. I am so grateful to say that what started as my way to give back, has grown into an organization that has donated over 10,000 pairs of socks and touched the lives of so many people.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about my mission and support of Happy Feet of Madison, Inc.—together, we’re making a difference, one "sole" at a time.