Lakeview Foundation and Lakeview Hospice would like to thank all who attended and participated in making the Hospice-Share the Gift gala event a great success. The fundraising gala took place on April 26 at the Water Street Inn and raised over $40,000 which will directly benefit hospice patients and their families. Lakeview Hospice offers physical, spiritual and emotional care to those who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness. This year, Lakeview Hospice is celebrating 20 years in the St. Croix Valley.

A special thank you to the generous event sponsors Andersen Corporation and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans; to in-kind donors Bayport Printing, Belle Maison Designs, Johnny’s TV, Water Street Inn; to business sponsors Rivertown Inn, Stenberg Orthodontics; to raffle sponsor Muriel Conrad and the family of Ed Conrad; to heads and tails sponsors Cullen Crea Funeral Home, Diamonds on Main, Fellegy Cabinet Shop, Inc., Martell Vineyards, Metcalf Properties, Odyssey Development, Leigh Cavalier Photography and Aileen Krzos. We extend our appreciation to our program volunteers Pete Clements, Dr. Jon Stratte, Sue Baldwin, Michelle Barrette, Lee Reer, Michael Monroe, and Dr. Chuck Bransford. We also want to recognize the planning committee members Erin Braun, Julie Fellegy, Shellie Rindal-Haack, Ruth Hogenson-Rutford, Debbie Swanson, and the many volunteers and hospice team members who helped at the event. For more information on Lakeview Hospice call (651) 275-5765.