Faith's Lodge Gala Fundraiser

Tonight, hope begins...

Thank you to everyone who attended Faith's Lodge Gala on June 3rd and pledged their support. Through your generous contributions, we netted more than $250,000 to help build Faith's Lodge. And donations are still coming in!

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"Tonight, hope begins" was the inspirational theme of Faith's Lodge Gala

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Faith's Lodge founders Mark & Susan Lacek (standing) with Mark & Claudia Cohn, generous supporters attending in memory and honor of their son, Tyler

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Jeff & Tressa Patrias (center), members of the gala's Host Committee, enjoyed the evening's proceedings with their friends and guests.

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The crowd enjoyed live music and dancing at the gala reception.

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Guests bid on more than 160 items at the event's Silent Auction

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The sold-out event included more than 900 Faith's Lodge supporters in attendance.

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Steve Olin & Margaret Murphy, Faith's Lodge Executive Board Member, bid during the highly successful live auction which raised more than $110,000.

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Minnesota State Senators Becky Lourey (left) and Ellen Anderson received the applause of the crowd for their recent passing of legislation to support bereaved parents

Photos by
Jerry Johanning

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Guests were able to preview future features of Faith's Lodge through various vignettes shown during the evening. This vignette featured the Angel of Hope Statue which will be erected in the Memory Garden on the property grounds.

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Don Shelby, WCCO-TV Anchor, emceed the evening's program.

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Angie Andresen Yuhas, Faith's Lodge Board Member, and Jonathon Yuhas, from KARE 11 TV.

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Guests received Faith touchstones in appreciation for their support.