February 2015 – Sunshine Memorial Foundation

Raffle winners

February 17, 2015/in Uncategorized /by Dennis Stangl

And the winners are. . . . . . . With lots going on to wrap up Sunshine Fest from Saturday and moving right into Giving Hearts Day on Thursday, we haven’t posted our winners from last weekend yet. But, they are as follows:

Week accommodations in Cozumel, Mexico – Donated by Dee and Van Larson – Kim Thomasson

Week accommodations in MN Log Home – Donated by Dee and Van Larson – Jack Robertson

Truyu Spa Treatment – Donated by Truyu – Tommy Kenville

Hugo’s $700 gift card – Donated by Hugo’s – Paul Fleissner

L & M Meats Gift Card – Donated by L & M Meats – Barb Erickson

$500 Cash – Donated by Sunshine – Alice Kotchman

Thank you to everyone that bought a ticket and to those that donated prizes for this raffle. We are so grateful!!

Raffle Board winners

February 17, 2015/in Uncategorized /by Dennis Stangl

Here are the winners from our wonderful raffle board prizes at Sunshine Fest:

– Diamond necklace – Donated by Riddles Jewelry – Brian Larson

– iPad Air – Donated by Van and Dee Larson – Nick Wilcox

– $300 Sanders Gift Card – Donated by Sanders 1907 – Val Ames

– $300 Hugo’s Gift Card – Donated by Hugo’s – Rose Travis

– $400 Sublime Gift Card – Donated by Sublime – Kevin Zabinski

Again, thank you to those that donated these prizes and to the people that both squares on the raffle boards. We are grateful for your support and excited to announce the winners.

If you have not picked up your items yet, get in touch with Jena in the Sunshine Memorial Foundation office.

Registration location update

February 6, 2015/in Uncategorized /by Stacy Nelson

Hello all! I can hardly wait for Saturday morning to roll around. Here are the most up-to-date locations for registration.

Runners will register in the Main Lobby (main entrance).

2014 Sunshine Fest registration volunteers

Walkers on a team register at the Southwest Entrance (student entrance).

All other walkers can register at either the Southwest or Northwest Entrance.

As always, visit www.sunshinememorial.org for any other event questions.

See you soon!

Until then,

And the winner is….

February 4, 2015/in Uncategorized /by Stacy Nelson

Can you believe it? We are just THREE days away from the big event! I bet you’ve had team discussions. You’ve figured out what your theme is. You’ve designed your team uniforms and you’re ready to go. If you still need additional information check out www.sunshinememorial.org. Online registration is no longer available but have no fear….you can still join the fun. Just come to Ralph Engelstad Arena on Saturday to register in person and buy raffle board spots. They will be available all morning!

I wanted to be sure all of our wonderful walkers and fun-runners are aware of the awards up for grabs on Saturday morning. There are several categories you can work toward and who doesn’t want bragging rights?!?!?!!

2014 More Sunshine Team Award winner Altru Same Day Surgery.

The award categories are…drumroll please….

2014 More Sunshine Award winner Altru Same Day Surgery

More Sunshine Team Award

Presented to the team that embodies the greatest showing with: Attitude, Costumes, Participants & funds.

2014 More Sunshine Award winner Joellen Cariveau

More Sunshine Individual Award

Presented to the person that best embodies a spirit and attitude of helping others with the greatest amount of Sunshine.

Most Team Participants Award

Presented to the team with the most participants present on the day of event. Corporate and Individual Awards will be presented.

2014 Most Community Team Participants Altru Family Birthing Center

2014 Most Corporate Team Participants award winner Alerus Financial

Most Team Funds Raised Award

Presented to the team with the most funds raised. Corporate and Individual Awards will be presented. The 2014 team winner was Soaring Sunshine. The 2014 corporate team winner was AgCountry. Photos unavailable.

2014 Volunteer Award winner Don Anderson

Volunteer of the Year Award

Now you have another goal (or two) in mind for Saturday! I encourage you to finish your costumes, raise a few more dollars, buy your raffle tickets, recruit a few more teammates, eat well and get some rest. We all need to be ready for More Sunshine on Saturday!!!

Until then,

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