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Join us for our
“Grow with Us” Gala!
Gather for a night full of inspiration, fun and fundraising.
Celebrate the opening of our new facility and support the
critical work we do at Guiding Star Wakota.
Celebrate the opening of our new facility and support the
critical work we do at Guiding Star Wakota.
Saturday, February 26
Omni Viking Lakes Hotel
2611 Nordic Way
Eagan, MN
5:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour
7 p.m. Dinner and Program
Cocktail Attire
FEATURING:
- Special guest: Archbishop Hebda
- Host: Matt Birk, long time mission supporter, father of eight, and Super Bowl champion
- Grow with Us Legacy Honorees: John and Paula Kelly
- Current Client: Samantha Peterson, hear how she has benefited from services at Guilding Star Wakota
MAKE A MONUMENTAL IMPACT:
Your financial gifts at our 2022 Gala will go towards
implementing new initiatives like new mother and mental health
support groups, medical services and our father’s program.
Current educational classes such as family nutrition, budgeting,
parenting and material assistance will also benefit from your
gifts. Thank you for your support!
EXCITING EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
- 50/50 raffle
- Online silent auction with Omni hotel package, signed sports memorabilia and event tickets
- Fund-A-Mission: get ready to raise those paddles!
- Live auction with vacation homes, private chef party, and game tickets
TICKETS AND SPONSORSHIPS:
Can’t make it to the event? Join us virtually!
Andy Imholt, Auctioneer
Andy Imholte grew up in Minnesota where even at a young age you could see him working in his family’s auction business. He holds his Benefit Auctioneer Specialist designation and for 17 years has been helping nonprofits raise much needed funds. Graphic Designer by day and Auctioneer by night, he lives in Shakopee, Minnesota with his wife and two young children where he spends his free time teaching them to count…just like an auctioneer.
For more information on Fladeboe Advancement, please call 651-208-3262 or email info@FladeboeAdvancement.com.
Matt Birk
Matt Birk is a former Minnesota Viking, Super Bowl Champion, and Pro-Life advocate. He speaks at Pro-Life events across the country, including twice at the March for Life in Washington DC. Matt and his wife, Adrianna, volunteer at Wakota, and are the proud parents of 8 children.
HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK OF WHAT'S GOING ON AT GUIDING STAR WAKOTA
AUCTION ITEM HIGHLIGHTS
Coming Soon!
THANK YOU
TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
EMPOWERMENT SPONSORSHIP
- John & Paula Kelly Family
- Tom and Holly Roos
- Christiane’s Legacy of Love Foundation
- Anonymous
THRIVE SPONSORSHIP
- Birk Family Do Good Fund
- Anonymous
DIGNITY SPONSORSHIP
- John and Paula Campbell
- Dan and Sarah Schumacher
- Tom and Julie Hurley
Sponsorships are available
Call Megan Plum at 651.485.8199
Christianne’s Legacy of Love Foundation is honored to support Guiding Star Wakota
The John & Paula Kelly Family is honored to be a sponsor for the Grow With Us gala
Watch this space for more details!
Our Mission
Wakota provides any woman, any mother, any family compassionate, life-affirming care and support.
Visit us
1140 Robert St. S.
West St. Paul, MN 55118
651.457.1195
Gala Committee Members
Samantha Wunderlich – Gala Chair
Dan Saad – Executive Director
Megan Plum – Consultant
Michaela Andrews
Dali Daza Limon
Anna Dourgarian
Marilu Reyes Plamann
Renee Skidmore