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Did you miss our 2022 Grow with Us gala?
You can view it here!
We had a successful night of fun and fundraising for our life-affirming mission. Enjoy!
MAKE A MONUMENTAL IMPACT:
Your financial gifts at our 2022 Gala will go towards
implementing new initiatives such as new mother and mental health
support groups, medical services and our fathers’ 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
**This event will follow all COVID-19 requirements set forth by the city of Eagan and the venue. We will update you in your pre-event email, a few days before the gala, if the requirements change. As of now, masks will be optional.
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 ITEMS
Silent Auction Opens Saturday, February 19th at 12pm and closes Saturday, February 26th at 8pm. Must be present to bid on Live Auction items:
Live Auction
- Whitefish, Montana Townhome
- Hayward Cabin (sleeps 24) and Dinner at White Stag Farm Restaurant
- A Week In Sanibel
- In Home Private Chef Party for 10
- A Week at Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii.
Silent Auction
- Omni Viking Lakes Hotel Package
- Apple Watch Series 3 with GPS
- Homemade and delivered Authentic Mexican and Chilean Dinners
- Autographed Vikings and Wild Memorabilia
- Family Adventure Passes
- Designer Accessories
THANK YOU
TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
EMPOWERMENT SPONSORSHIP
- John & Paula Kelly Family
- Tom and Holly Roos
- Anonymous
THRIVE SPONSORSHIP
- Birk Family Do Good Fund
- Anonymous
DIGNITY SPONSORSHIP
- John and Paula Campbell
- Dan and Sarah Schumacher
- Tom and Julie Hurley
Questions?
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