Benefactor Recognition

CentraCare Foundation Board of Directors presented LaGratitude 2018 on September 27, 2018.

This event recognizes and thanks philanthropic leaders for their generous support of the Central Minnesota community.

The class of 2018 award recipients included:

• Darwin Bonn, 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award
• Peggy Carlson & Chuck Nielsen, 2018 Service to the Foundation Award
• Patrick Lynch, 2018 Rising Star Award
• Julie Esselman & Doug Prahl, 2018 Beacon Society Award

Darwin Bonn

2018 Lifetime Achievement Award

This award recognizes benefactors for their years of giving, service to CentraCare, community engagement and history of generosity.

Peggy Carlson & Chuck Nielsen

2018 Service to the Foundation Award

This award recognizes benefactors for their work, commitment and generosity as philanthropists as well as their over-the-top service to CentraCare.

Patrick Lynch

2018 Rising Star Award

This award recognizes “rising star” benefactors for their dedication, commitment, involvement and philanthropy to CentraCare.

Julie Esselman & Doug Prahl

2018 Beacon Society Award

This award recognizes benefactors who have committed to leaving their legacy through an estate or planned gift to CentraCare that will help ensure a healthier tomorrow.