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SUMMER/FALL
2014
A PUBLICATION FOR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS
OF THE LUPUS FOUNDATION OF MINNESOTA
lupus news
in this issue
Meet Mara, LFM Volunteer P.2
Latest Lupus Research P.4
Summer Fellowships P.6
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Scott Brown, MBA, CPA
Chair
Be a Perennial Participant with LFM P.8
Jason Price, MBT, CPA
Treasurer
Renee Sayles
Secretary
Shreyasee Amin, MD
David Barnes, MBA, CPA
Dale Allen Berry, CP
Ginger Sorvari Bucklin, MBA
Lynn Clarey
Erick Johnson, MBA
Robert Kratzke, MD
Michael McGuire
Chris McPartland, MBA
Mark J. Padgett, JD
Pat Pauls, CPA
STAFF
Jennifer Monroe, MA, MPH
President
Sara Otto
Vice President
Sandy Parnell, MSW
Director of Education
Robert Hybben
Communications Coordinator
Jerad Rasmussen
Finance
Meet LFM’s 2014 Lupus Ambassador
With 24 years as a support group leader behind her, Jan Jundt
continues to defy the odds through family and humor
By Mercedes Pitzer, contributor
This year’s Lupus Ambassador is one of the
longest serving volunteers in the Lupus
Foundation of Minnesota’s (LFM) history – Jan
Jundt. For 24 years, Jan facilitated a support
group with her husband, Dave, in Bismarck,
North Dakota, and more recently has been a
regular participant at the Lupus Walk for Hope
and 5K Run - Twin Cities.
Jan was first diagnosed with lupus on Dec. 14,
1989. She was admitted into the hospital and was
given just 24 hours to live because each of her
internal organs, except her heart and brain, were
failing. For those 10 days, she does not remember
a single thing and explains that she “left (her
body) for a while.” During this time, she heard a
voice say, “You have much left to do yet, Jan.”
When she awoke, it was Christmas Eve. Her
family was relieved, and Jan said with good
humor, “There’s no way you’re getting rid of me
that easy; I’m not done yet!”
Since then, Jan has had many flares landing her
back in the hospital – two of which were life-
threatening. Between 2010 and 2011, she was
hospitalized every month with the exception of
two. She has had both of her hips replaced, as
well as her wrist, and major back fusion surgery.
Currently, she is dealing with Charcot Foot.
After all is said and done, Dave jokes that Jan is
like a cat with nine lives and she has used up three
already. Her family refers to her many trips to the
hospital by ambulance as Jan’s chariot ride. “It
sounds better; less depressing,” Jan said.
As for everyday challenges, Jan explains that
fatigue and joint pain are her biggest ones. Just
like her theme song “Tubthumping (I Get
Knocked Down)” by Chumbawamba, she may
have days where she is knocked down by lupus,
but no matter what, Jan is sure to get back up and
keep on going.
Together, Jan and Dave have three daughters:
Tressa (35), Kelli (31), and Amy (30). They are a
very close family and each member does their part
in helping out Jan whenever it may be needed. To
them, it is not that Jan has lupus, but rather they
all do. They prefer to live by the mantra “we have
SEE “AMBASSADOR,” CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
Supportive Services
Meet Mara
Q&A with an LFM support group volunteer giving back,
and still receiving
The Lupus Foundation of Minnesota recently asked Mara Locketz
of Minneapolis to answer some questions about living with lupus
and her reasons for getting involved with the organization. Here she
tells about her inspiration, incorporating her job into her volunteer
work and how she’s posed to help with a new support group.
Q: What is your occupation?
A: Psychotherapist and full-time doctoral student in Counseling
Psychology.
information about lupus. As a
mental health therapist, I was
able to recognize that I wasn’t
coping well with my diagnosis
emotionally and I needed some
extra support. Perhaps one of
the best things I did for myself
Mara Locketz
during that time was calling the
phone number of a group facilitator – Debra Turner. Talking to
someone else who was living with lupus and could tell me not just
about the long-term effects of the disease, but also dispel some of
the fears I was having about the quality of life I should expect for
myself, was lifesaving.
Q: Tell us about your immediate family.
A: Unfortunately, it is just my brother Garrett and I now. Our mom
passed away from colon cancer in 2002 and my father recently lost
his battle with depression. It hasn’t been easy, but I’m lucky that my
brother and I are close and able to lean on each other for support.
Q: Why did you choose to get involved with LFM?
He just completed his third year of medical school, so it’s been nice A: I chose to become involved because I wanted to give back to the
to have an additional person to go to with my questions about lupus. community that had already given so much to me. I knew that I
wanted to be a “Deb Turner” for others who were newly diagnosed
Q: What inspires you?
or struggling. Having a background in counseling psychology and
A: What truly inspires me personally and professionally is the notion group work made me a good candidate to facilitate a support group
of human resiliency and the belief that we as individuals are all so
and I jumped at the chance to do so.
much more capable of handling adversity and challenges than we
know. Maintaining that understanding makes my work as a therapist Q: What is your volunteer role with LFM?
fun because I see my role as being more about helping clients to
A: Group facilitator and general volunteer, having recorded my
discover and use the strengths they already have instead of trying to lupus story for Cory Cove’s 24-Hour On-Air Marathon and being in
“fix” people.
line for speaking opportunities.
Q: When were you diagnosed with
Q: What do your feel you offer in this
“What truly inspires me personally
lupus?
volunteer role?
and
professionally
is
the
notion
of
A: A year ago this month! What a
A: My training in mental health, and
difference 12 short months make. I felt
human resiliency and the belief that particularly my research in health
completely helpless and scared when I
psychology, allows me an educated
we as individuals are all so much
was first diagnosed, but throughout the
perspective on the emotional aspects of
more
capable
of
handling
adversity
past year I’ve done a lot to educate
dealing with chronic/life-threatening
myself about the disease, gain emotional
diseases. At the end of a day, though, I’m
and challenges than we know.”
support from others, and to become
really just a person who’s living with
more physically healthy. I was also very
lupus and wants to help. I understand the
—Mara Locketz
fortunate to find a great team of
physical and emotional symptoms
physicians (i.e., internist, rheumatologist
because I’ve dealt with them myself. And
and dermatologist) who have helped me to manage my symptoms.
despite all of the crap that comes with this disease, I have also
experienced an immense amount of personal growth and new
Q: How did you first learn about the Lupus Foundation of
meaning in my life that I hope to inspire others to find in their own
Minnesota?
journeys.
A: Shortly after I was diagnosed, I came across the Lupus
SEE “MEET MARA,” CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
Foundation of Minnesota’s website while looking online for
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Supportive Services
“Ambassador” continued
from page 1
lupus.” It is a promise and a
constant reminder that they are
all in it together.
“Medicine and family are the
only reasons I’m here,” Jan said,
“along with my mom and dad,
they are my biggest support
group.”
word out. I think with 25 years of
experience of living with lupus, I can
maybe help a little.”
During her time as the Lupus
Ambassador, Jan hopes to learn from
others, meet new people, and listen to
other’s stories about what they have
gone through throughout the years.
She also wants to share her story in
order to let others know that they are
not alone. “There are others going
through the very same thing,” Jan
said, “probably in different ways, but
they are still dealing with the same
thing and they need to know that.”
By standing at her side and
turning the bad into positive
energy through humor, Jan’s
Ambassador Jan Jundt with husband Dave
family has really helped in the
sense of keeping her spirits up and giving her five good reasons to In the big picture, Jan says she is blessed that she has lupus. “It has
live – her grandchildren.
taught me so much – especially to not take life for granted, because
you don’t know what is going to happen a minute from now. So,
After years of giving to the community, regardless of her own
always be sure to tell people that you love them.”
personal battle with lupus, Jan’s daughters wanted to give
something back to her by recommending their mother for the 2014 To learn more about Jan, be sure to check out LFM’s blog at
Lupus Ambassador position. Together, they wrote a detailed letter LupusMN.org, where she will be imparting her wisdom, as both
explaining why their mother would be a good “face” for lupus and someone with the disease and as a long-time support group leader.
LFM. Before they knew it, Jan was receiving a call saying that she
She will be covering topics such as her personal experience with
was chosen as 2014 Ambassador!
lupus, raising awareness, and volunteering.
Upon hearing the news, Jan was thrilled. “I was really honored,”
Jan said, “you always want to be able to help others and get the
And if you would like to meet her in person, make sure to come see
her at the 2014 Walk/5K events this fall. She and Dave plan to be
in the Twin Cities, Rochester, and Duluth.
“Meet Mara” continued from page 2
Q: In your opinion, what role do support groups play in the life
of a lupus patient?
A: Living with lupus inevitably brings a multitude of emotional and
physical considerations into one’s life that is often difficult for nonsufferers to understand and/or sympathize with. In addition to
dealing with feelings of anger, sadness, and anxiety about what the
future will bring, lupus patients also have to deal with unique
situations, such as navigating the healthcare system, communicating
with doctors and family members, recognizing the signs of a flare,
and considerations for safe enjoyment of the sun. Support groups
offer a safe, nonjudgmental environment to discuss these issues and
so many more with others who really “get it.” It can also be a place
not just to commiserate, but also to share experiences of hope and
resilience.
Q: What is the biggest challenge of lupus for you?
A: Since it’s summer, all of my other symptoms take a backseat (in
terms of importance) to my painful skin rashes from the sun. I swear
I should buy stock in Coolibar because I own so much of their UPF
clothing! I have always been an active, “outdoorsy” person and as a
result, I’ve done my best to figure out ways to still do what I love
while staying protected. Last fall, while wearing about a pound of
sunscreen, a protective hat, and sun-resistant clothing, I was able to
complete a 15-mile hike through Glacier National Park. That felt
amazing.
Q: What’s the best part of volunteering with LFM?
A: Being able to give back to a community that has given so much
to me.
If you would like to volunteer with LFM, visit LupusMN.org and complete a
volunteer application under “Get Involved.”
To find a support group in your area, see the “Services” page of the website.
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Research
Innovative collaboration
finds new possibilities in
existing treatments
The Alliance for Lupus Research (ALR)
announced last fall that it will be
working on a cooperative project with
the Lupus Research Institute (LRI) to
identify new treatments for lupus.
In the past 50 years, there has only been
one new FDA-approved drug for lupus;
while there are a number in the pipeline
(see article at right), the need for new
and effective treatment options
continues to grow in urgency.
With a focus on accelerating these
efforts, ALR and LRI have committed
to work together on a novel approach.
According to the ALR website, “there
are approximately 70 existing therapies
that have been approved for other
conditions – multiple sclerosis,
rheumatoid arthritis, transplant rejection
or cancer – that potentially could be
used to treat lupus.”
ALR and LRI will analyze and prioritize
each potential lupus therapy based on
“mechanism of action, safety profile,
availability, feasibility to carry out a trial
in lupus, and likelihood to succeed.”
Then, a panel of experts will review the
collection and choose about 20
therapies for further research.
Recently, ALR and LRI joined with the
National Institutes of Health (NIH) to
launch the Accelerating Medicines
Partnership (AMP), which will help
“speed new paths to treatment for lupus
and autoimmune diseases.” This $230
million collaboration will use collective
knowledge from various companies,
Potential new medications in
development bring hope for the future
From new drugs to cutting-edge genetic research, the dynamic growth in clinical efforts to
understand and treat lupus is encouraging. More than a dozen drugs are currently in the
clinical trial pipeline. The chart below describes the process and highlights where these
lupus-specific drugs are in development.
Follow the progress of these drugs through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
approval process by visiting the National Institutes of Health at ClinicalTrials.gov and the
Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation at ciscrp.org.
PHASE AND PURPOSE
PHASE I: To assess the safety and tolerability of the
drug and identify any physiological effects and what the
body does with the drug. Small groups (20 - 50) of
healthy volunteers.
DRUG
TYPE OF LUPUS
TARGETED*
AMG 811
SLE, LN
ABT-199
SLE
AMG 557
SLE
CDP7657
SLE
Eculizumab
SLE
PHASE II: To assess how well a drug works while continuing the safety assessments of Phase I. Larger
groups (20 - 300), generally the first stage where patients are included in clinical trials. Often divided into
Phases IIA and IIB.
PHASE IIA: To find the correct dosage of a drug.
PHASE IIB: To determine efficacy. Designed as a
randomized trial where a select number of participants
receive the drug and others receive a placebo, both with
standard of care.
PHASE III: To assess definitively how effective the drug
is in comparison to the “Gold Standard” treatment. A
successful Phase III is required for FDA approval.
Larger patient group (300 - 3,000) at multiple locations
and often quite long in duration.
PHASE IV: Following FDA approval, these studies
assess the long-term safety and efficacy of a drug in
patients. Designed to detect any rare or long-term
effects, continuously studying the safety of the drug
Laquinimod
SLE, LN
Sirukumab
LN, CL
Rontalizumab
SLE
Sifalimumab
SLE
Rigerimod
SLE
Epratuzumab
SLE
Tabalumab
SLE
Atacicept
SLE, LN
Blisibimod
SLE
Abatacept
SLE, LN
Benlysta
SLE
SEE “COLLABORATION,” CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
* CL = Cutaneous Lupus | LN = Lupus Nephritis | SLE = Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
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Research
Effort aims to help improve treatments in African-Americans
LFM funding plays role in University of Minnesota research on biomarkers
By Emily Gillespie, Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Researchers who seek new biomarkers for human diseases have
many goals. In the case of researchers of systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE), they are searching for biomarkers that could
make the disease easier to diagnose, improve management of disease
activity, predict when a flare is likely to occur, and help physicians
decide which medications to use (or avoid) in a particular patient.
And thanks to advances in genomic and proteomic technologies
over the last 10 years, they have been successful in identifying many
such candidate biomarkers.
Many previous studies of biomarkers in lupus patients have focused
on those of European descent. However, African-Americans are
disproportionately affected with SLE. Not only is the incidence of
SLE in African-American women higher than in Caucasian women,
but African-Americans also tend to have more severe disease than
white patients. It is critical to gain a better understanding of the
biology that leads to the increased severity of lupus in AfricanAmerican women, so that we may have a chance to improve patient
care and reveal new targets for therapy.
“These biomarkers will help point towards new
therapeutic targets that may be particularly
effective in African-Americans.”
—Emily Gillespie
In 2011, the Gillespie Lab at the University of Minnesota submitted
a request for $30,000 to the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota (LFM)
to utilize current lupus clinic bio-repository samples to evaluate why
African-Americans are disproportionately affected by SLE, with the
goal of improving clinical tools and treatments. Specifically, the
project was aimed at detecting patterns of gene expression in the
blood that could be biomarkers for SLE in African-Americans.
gene expression patterns in patients followed over time, so that they
could test whether the expression patterns changed as patients
experienced flares of their lupus.
The researchers identified one gene whose expression levels
increased significantly as African-American patients transitioned
from inactive disease into a lupus flare; this gene did not change in
expression in Caucasian
patients who experienced
a flare. In addition, they
found four genes,
representing three
different expression
signatures, that exhibited
significant changes in
their expression levels in
African-Americans during
transitions from active
disease into remission.
Expression levels for
these genes did not
change significantly in
Caucasian patients who
transitioned from active
disease to remission.
Emily Gillespie, Ph.D.
Through initial funding
from LFM for this study and its subsequent findings, the lab
established the foundation to work on uncovering additional
biological clues to help understand the increased susceptibility to –
and severity of – SLE in African-American patients.
Ultimately, the ongoing study will provide a foundation for
improving clinical management support for lupus patients and these
biomarkers will help point toward new therapeutic targets that may
be particularly effective in African-Americans.
Emily Gillespie, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine
at the University of Minnesota. For more information about research currently
being conducted in the Gillespie Lab, visit sites.google.com/a/umn.edu/gillespielab/
As a result of their efforts, the team discovered several gene
expression patterns that appeared to be unique to AfricanAmericans with lupus, as well as patterns that are found in both
African-American and Caucasian patients. They next studied these
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Research
Fellowship helped to inspire new generation of researchers
For many college students, summer break means part-time jobs and
weekends at the beach. But for a select few, chosen as Student
Research Fellows by the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota (LFM), it
means logging long hours behind a microscope helping to find a cure
for lupus.
As part of his fellowship,
Miozzo helped
investigators examine the
role of the lupusassociated protein, LypW,
in response to the
Every year, LFM awards a small number of student summer research lymphocutic
fellowships to promising undergraduates. Designed to encourage a
choriomeningitis virus.
new generation of medical researchers, the fellowships enable
students to work with established investigators – including those at
“Working in Dr.
the University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic – on efforts to improve Peterson’s lab with the
diagnoses and develop new treatments. Fellows report the results of support of the LFM
their research at a public presentation at the end of the summer.
fellowship has opened
many opportunities for
Since its creation in 1981, the program has funded more than 120
me,” he noted. “I not only
fellows, many of whom cite the importance of the experience to their learned many technologies
eventual career paths. Adam Langenfeld, a fellow from 2005 who
used in the research lab,
worked with Dr. Tim Behrens,
currently attends the joint
M.D./Ph.D. program at the
University of Illinois College of
“I shadowed Dr. Erik Peterson in the clinic
Medicine at Urbana-Champaign.
and saw how systemic lupus erythematosus
Adam Langenfeld
2005 Student Summer Fellow
Currently in the M.D./Ph.D. program
at the University of Illinois
but I also developed an
understanding of the fundamentals of
immunology.”
Now, as he prepares to begin his
senior year, Miozzo is working in a
medical laboratory at Yale
researching endogenous retroviruses
and immunity and is planning to
apply to medical school in the fall.
impacts individuals’ day-to-day lives.”
“Participating in summer
research was one of the reasons
I pursued a dual-degree program
—Pietro Miozzo
following my undergraduate
studies,” Langenfeld recently
said. “My excellent experience
Both Langenfeld and Miozzo look
working in a lab with other students and researchers on potentially
back fondly on their times as fellows. “I can’t even begin to describe
medically relevant projects excited me about the possibilities of
how beneficial the summer fellowship was to my future career as a
conducting ‘bench-to-bedside’ research.”
scientist. I learned so many
new protocols that I can
While serving as a fellow, he helped investigators at the University of add to my list, as well as
Minnesota to analyze a molecule known as neopterine, a potential
just how a lab works in
biomarker for lupus. “It’s a molecule produced when macrophages
general,” Miozzo said. “I
are activated during inflammation,” Langenfeld explained. “We
got to see just how
found potential correlations between other markers for immune
collaborative everyone was
activity and neopterine in patient samples.”
within and between labs.”
Pietro Miozzo, a student at Yale University, was similarly influenced
by his experiences as a fellow in 2012. “Before the fellowship, I did
not know much about lupus,” he noted. “On the first day of my
fellowship, I shadowed Dr. Erik Peterson in the clinic and saw how
systemic lupus erythematosus impacts individuals’ day-to-day lives.
Subsequently, I learned more about the condition, how individuals
experience it, and what organizations like LFM can do to support
them.”
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“It was an excellent
experience that I would
recommend to anyone
looking to learn about
conducting research in an
academic setting,” added
Langenfeld.
Pietro Miozzo
2012 Student Summer Fellow
Currently at Yale University
Research
LFM awards student research fellowships for summer 2014
Students will be working at the University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic under the direction
of established medical researchers
University of Minnesota
Mayo Clinic
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Lillian Nosow (Smith College)
Dr. Emily Gillespie
Londyn Robinson (University of Minnesota)
Dr. Daniel Mueller
Jenna Ruggiero (University of Minnesota)
Dr. Brian Fife
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Samuel Albanesi (Allegheny College)
Dr. Timothy Niewold
Mitra Maz (Washington University)
Dr. Timothy Niewold
Prakriti Shrestha (Grinnell College)
Dr. Timothy Niewold
2014 fellows will present the results of their summer research at Nygaard Lecture Hall at the Mayo Clinic on July 31 from 11 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. and at the University of Minnesota’s McGuire Translational Research Facility on August 25 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Presentations are open to the public. See LupusMN.org for details.
Just a gut feeling: LFM-funded research seeks causes of SLE
The Lupus Foundation of Minnesota (LFM)
funded its first student fellow in 1981 and
its first clinical research project in 1995. In
total, over 180 individual researchers have
been supported by LFM in clinical efforts to
improve treatments for lupus, and to find a
cure.
In awarding grants to clinical researchers,
the foundation looks to support creative
ideas and promising innovations to provide
the initial funding required to gather more
evidence, and the preliminary outcomes
required, to pursue new approaches in lupus
research. Sometimes this involves taking a
chance, or going out on a limb, and
sometimes, it’s just a gut feeling.
While a number of studies have, and are,
making great progress in identifying a
number of genes associated with systemic
lupus erythematosus (SLE) they have not
been able to completely solve the
pathogenesis of the disease.
This year, LFM funded just such a request
from researcher Patrick Gaffney, M.D., of
the Oklahoma Medical Research Found-
ation for a pilot study entitled “Intestinal
Microflora and Systemic Lupus
Erythematosus.” Gaffney’s study proposed
examining the gut microbiomes (or the
community of microorganisms that live in
the stomach and intestines) of patients with
lupus to ascertain if there are variations
between those with lupus and those with a
healthy immune system.
It is understood that microbes living in a
person’s intestines can directly affect how
the immune system works. These microbes
can also, in fact, hold clues to the origins of
autoimmune disease via their role in
initiating or moderating autoimmunity.
Recent studies show that the immune
system can be regulated in a positive or
negative manner merely by the type and
population structure of these organisms.
According to Gaffney, “Autoimmune
diseases, including lupus, multiple sclerosis,
rheumatoid arthritis and Sjögren’s
syndrome, are conditions in which the
immune system becomes overactive, and
instead of attacking foreign invaders, turns
against the body. In other words, the
diseases have a genetic component – a
combination of mutations in the DNA that
‘prime the pump’ for disease – but they also
require an environmental trigger.”
In short, Gaffney’s pilot project will attempt
to figure out if the trigger that sets off lupus
might be hiding in the gut.
By looking at the difference in gut bacteria
between those with lupus and those with
healthy immune systems, Gaffney hopes to
have a better understanding of how SLE is
caused, and perhaps identify a methodology
by which it can be controlled. Evidence
could lead to discovering an intervention
treatment such as those that have
successfully been developed to change the
microbiome in patients suffering from the
bacterial infection clostridium difficile to
stop the disease before it starts or lessen its
impact for those with lupus.
More information on Gaffney, his research and
recent publications can be found at: omrf.org/
research-faculty/scientists/gaffney-patrick-m/
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Education
Be a perennial participant with LFM
By Larry Norgren, contributor
we found a cure – yet. I see
many different physicians
One morning, during a recent downpour, I thought of the time
and take a lot of
when I wanted to plant a strawberry garden. I did all the work of
medication. I first heard
building a raised bed, and I filled it to the top with rich, black soil.
about Benlysta, for
When I purchased the plants, I wanted ones that would come up
example, from LFM’s
year after year, so naturally I chose annuals. A year later, no plants
newsletter, and I did
came up. I was mad and returned to the garden center to complain. I research and found more
was told if I wanted plants that came up every year, I was supposed information about it. On
to purchase perennials, not annuals. Oops!
my next visit to my
rheumatologist, I discussed
Larry Norgren
What does this have to do with the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota it with her and now I get it
(LFM)? The word perennial is Latin and means “throughout the
through infusion once a month. That’s just one example of what I
year.” Throughout the year, LFM provides opportunities for learning have received from efforts by LFM to improve my health and
and for meeting others with lupus.
lifestyle.
I have participated in many of these
The best thing I’ve gotten from
opportunities, such as classes on
attending these classes, seminars and
“I encourage you to become an
fatigue management and low-impact
luncheons is the associations I get with
LFM perennial, too. . . to participate
exercises to improve flexibility and
others who have lupus. I have never
‘throughout the year.’”
decrease pain. The webinars and
met a person with lupus that I didn’t
workshops were just outstanding,
like, nor have I had more respect for
because if I wanted more information
—Larry Norgren the courage they show by living their
or clarification, I was able to ask the
lives the best they can. They have jobs,
presenter. Every class I have taken
raise families and do activities, all the
was well taught, and I came away with new ideas and information
time dealing with lupus. Those of you with lupus, you truly are
for living with lupus.
heroes!
I have had lupus since I was five years old (though I was not
officially diagnosed until I was in my 40s). Since then, I have had
many health battles and two life-threatening episodes. We haven’t
found a reason why some people get this terrible disease, nor have
Help us help you
The Lupus Foundation of Minnesota needs
your feedback! Please take a moment to
complete a confidential survey that will help
us evaluate what we are doing well and how
we might improve our services in the future
for those affected by lupus. Find the survey
link on the front page of our website:
LupusMN.org
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I encourage you to become an LFM perennial, too – not to be a
strawberry plant but to participate in its programs “throughout the
year.” Try attending an event or seminar. You will be doing yourself
a favor. Trust me, it’s not so bad to be a perennial.
“Collaboration” continued from page 4
organizations and communities to
achieve its goal.
The AMP program is necessary
because it will help assess which
pathway and target show the most
promise for developing new
therapeutics.
investing in early-stage, high-risk
ideas, we have supported innovation
in fundamental understanding of the
disease and successfully identified a
diverse range of new pathways and
targets in lupus,” said Margaret Dowd,
President and CEO of LRI.
To find out more about these projects or the
“We are very pleased to see the NIH participating organizations, please visit
build upon the foundation that the
alr.org and lupusresearchinstitute.org
lupus research organizations have
accomplished over the past decade. By
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Special thanks to our many generous donors
May 1, 2013 to April 30, 2014
$5,000 +
Beverly Calmenson
Fortress Financial Group, LLC
PLUS Foundation
T. C. and L. M. Stevens
Ruby Swenson
$2,500 - $4,999
Chaska Eye Care and Vision
Clinic
Leland Cheng
Jeni Lee Rolfsrud Memorial Fund
David Lengsfeld
Midwest Comic Book Association
$1,000 - $2,499
50th and France Business
Association
Adventure Retail Limited
Tom M. Barnard
James and Karen Bonniwell, Jr.
Bovada.net
Ginger Sorvari Bucklin
Robert and Diane Coderre
Patrick Dehmer
Embassy Suites St. Paul
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Daniel Gatlin
Nancy Hagmann
Hawkins, Inc.
Todd Kaufman
Mary LaRock
Jennifer Monroe
Marvin Muller
North Shore Scenic Railroad
R. Scott Ramsay
Roger and Angeline Schnobrich
Source Direct, Inc.
Ben Taylor
Wells Fargo Community Support
Campaign
$500 - $999
Charles and Gretchen Adrian
Diane Baker
Edward Francis Beisner
Dale and Jean Berry
Brookfield Office Properties
Scott Brown
Ross Burau
Troy Burau
Bradley Burch
Gary Cares
Michael Ellingsworth
Jason Goerges
Joey Golob
Grant Thornton
Ryan Hample
Lacey Holmen
Jan Jundt
Ben and Abby Leber
Michael and Manthana Lemieux
Lion's Club of Wayzata
Bernie and Joan Mand
Tom McKee
Morning Pride Lions Club
Jesse Norberg
Ronald and Marlys Olson
Faye Perkins
Nate Scharff
Scheels Sports
Mary Spiess
Timron Precision Gear
Catharine Tocko
Steve and Susan Van Vleet
Colleen Walsh
Ronald Weeks
Brandon Whitehead
Jamie Zacher
$250 - $499
Advanced Chiropractic Health PA
Janet Allen
William and Lucy Allen
Ethel Anderson
Mark Anderson
Mary Anderson
Todd and Krista Anderson
Lois Moline Backscheider
Anne Baron
Duane and Vicki Bengston
Teri Bennis
Marvin Bookin
Christin Croll Carlson
Denny and LaRae Carpenter
Chantal M. Clausen
Betty Crabb
Andrew DeBoer
Disability Attorneys of Minnesota
Randy Downing
Olga Duran-Castro
Mary M. Ellis
First Community Church
Sandi Fogo and Bob Miller
Gary Foley
Michael and Jill Gorham
David Habib
Mark Hagen
Healthsource Chiropractic of
Duluth
Sherry Heideman
Ryan Heimerl
Karla Hennessy
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
Gerald and Carolyn Hyland
Delmar R. Jensen
Erick and Laura Johnson
Gary Johnson and Kathy Hacmac
J. J., Jacob, Lola and Potter
Johnson
Jenell Johnson
Tom Johnson
Jaysen Jones
Michele Kelley
Robert and Gretchen Kroll
Lighthouse God's Food
Ryan and Angela Marinello
ME North Inc.
Raymond G. Munsterteiger
Andrew Nelson
Bryan Neubauer
Patricia Nichols and David Snyder
Justin O'Keefe
Kim O'Keefe
Guy Parsons
Pat Pauls
Tom Peterson
Chris Porter
Jason Price
Karl Sather
Renee Sayles
John and Bonnie Schlagel
Robert and Linda Schreiner
Amy Schwantes
Kimberly Sievert-DiSanto
Alexandra E. Smith
Carolyn M. Spargo
Tim Stearns
Mark Stevens
Ruth Stricker
Linda Thalacker
Travelers Community
Connections
Dean and Elizabeth Van Hoever
David J. Wagner
David and Jeri Yaggie
Steven and Karen Ytterberg
Patricia M. Zuzek
Zyweic's Landscape and Garden
Center
$100 - $249
Martha Aby
Tom Altenhofen
Shreyasee Amin, M.D.
Jeffrey and Lee Anderson
Jill and Gregg Anderson
Michael Anderson
Courtney Anderson-Smith
Cindra Lee Andolshek
Gordon J. Apple
John Archambault
Robert and Julie Archambault
Bonita Avikainen
Bruce A. and Lucinda A.
Backberg
Dennis H. Backscheider
Lester and Rebecca Baechler
Amy Baldwin
Hal Balfour
Aaron Barber
Barker's Welding Inc
Kevin M. and Joyce M. Bauer
Virgil and Gloria Beecher
Allen and Patricia Bell
Kevin T. M. Bell
Brian D. Bengston
Trisha A. Bengtson
Susan Benson
Kim Berens
Dawn Bergk
Ian Bergren
Kari Bharucha
Amy Billman
Leslie and Bryan Bleichner
Timm Bockman/Jim and
Elizabeth Eckberg
Sharon Bonasoni
Peter Borne
Rick Bothwell
Elizabeth A. Bottineau
Diane Bourasa
Rob Bouta
Lori Brama
Kati A. Brink
Megan Brocka
Karen and Peter Brohn
Brook West Family Dentistry
Jeff Brown
Michael D. Brown
Julie C. Bull
Colleen M. Bunge
Franklin J. Burns
Scott and Sarah Burns
Jane Busche
Keane and Jane Busche
Todd Butler
Tom and Kathy Butler
Pat and Debbie Cahill
John Carlson
Scott and Carol Carron
Jean Chapdelaine
Jo E. Chlebeck
Kevin and Jennifer Chou
Vaidehi Chowdhary
Lynn and Brenda Clarey
Brenda L. Clausen
Paul Clifft
Mary Clouse
Scott Cole
Walter E. Cooney, J.D., M.A.
Dave L. Copeland
Janice Corbetis
Kevin and Shannon Corpe
Marcia Cortelyou
John and Therese Cosgrove
Cory Cove
Bruce N. Crawford
David and Rita Cronin
Jay Curtis
Dwayne C. and Karen R. Custard
John Cyphers
Douglas Darnell
William and Carla Del Zotto
Al DeWaard
Dolores DeWolf
Joseph and Eugenia Dixon
Brian and Denise Dodge
Jessi Doolittle
Thomas Downs
Scott and Diane Dubbelde
Bob and Gloria Duckworth
Brian Dyvig
Tyler Edwards
Becky Eikmeier
Jared Eilers
Diane L. Eisenschenk
Priscilla Elwell
Karen and Timothy Emanuel
Ergodyne Corporation
Steven Erickson
Melissa Eron
Jan Espeland
Mark Espeland
Victoria L. Fahey
David and Kathleen Falk
Joel and Alicia Farmer
Gloria and Craige Farwick
Michael Fasteland and Marna
Butler-Fasteland
Kathy Feist
Micheal and Jane Felmlee
Anita Fischer
James Flaschberger
Mary Joyce Flinn
Diane Florio
Kermit and Madelaine Folden
Erin Renae Foley
Fraternal Order of Eagles #2228
Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary #2339
Fraternal Order of Eagles - Ladies
Auxiliary #3718
Gloria Freeman
James Fritz
Cheryl Froland
Jana Gaffer
Gamer Packaging
GE Foundation
Craig and Tammy Getman
Michael and Emily Gillespie
Laurie and Steve Gilseth
Delores and Virgil Goebel
Kyle Goertz
Linda Graetz
Mary Graunke
Gries, Lenhardt, Michenfelder,
Allen PLLP
Gordon and Carol Groseth
Jonathan Grunewald
Mary Jo Gulden
Bruce P. Gustafson
Judy Haaversen
Ellen A. Hanson
Karin Hanson
Merv and Shirley Hanson
Kimberley and Monti Hass
Rebecca Haug
Brandon Hegg
Al and Janet Helgemo
Jill A. Henquinet
Alan and Erin Higley
Brenda Hinkemeyer
Margaret C. Glynn Hinze
Holly Hock
Karl Hohenstein
Robert Hohenstein
Joy D. Holen
Ann Marie and August Holleschau
Susan Honkala
Albert Horvath
Patricia J. Ihrke
Independent School District 284
Insty Prints
Jeff Iverson
Daniel Jacques
Sheila Jenne
Sarah Jerome
Janet and Glen Johnson
Jennifer Johnson
Kenneth S. Johnson
Meghan Johnson
Nancy Johnson
Richard and Joyce Johnson
Sandra Johnson
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Our Donors
Scott R. Johnson
Tracey Johnson
Walter and Lynn Marie Johnson
Jim and Mary Lou Judge
Michael J. Judge and Sheri L.
Judge Arnett
Juniper Networks
Kathleen Kaiser
Dr. Martin and Carole Kaplan
Gloria Karsky
Kasson State Bank
Nancy Kaupa
Carla and Joe Kears
Mark and Miriam Kieffer
Brenda Kieser
Liduina Nabi Kimbu
Nancy M. Kiskis
Dean and Lois Klein
Joe and Renee Klein
Kia M. Klein
Cathy L. Kleinbart
Emery Kleven
Lindsay Klombies
Laurel Kloskin
Victor and Terri Krause
Jenna M. Krautkremer
Kim Krengel
Frederick F. and Shirley A. Kruse
Kim Kuehn
Lois A. Kuhlke
Dorothy Kunze
Filmore F. LaDeaux
Lakeshore Agency, Inc.
Earl and Gladys Larsen
Scott and Katherine Lau
Bradley Laumeyer
Jim Laumeyer
Debra Lawrence
Lawson Law Firm
Kevin and Lisa Lenz
Valerie Leone
Warren Lewis
Robert C. Ley
Andrew P. Lien
Jacqueline M. Lind
Ken and Carol Linde
Paul D. and Kara M. Linz
Living with Lupus
Emilie Lokensgard
Haley Luckeroth
Laura M. Lundquist
Tony and Barbara Madden
Sandra Magnavito
Linn Magnuson
Dennis G. Malarkey
Marjorie Mann
Craig Manson
Bradley and Jacklyn Marburger
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Jesse Marsh
Andrew Mattila
Michael A. McCann
Edward J. McCarthy
John and Ashley McCormick
Jirah McCornack
Shelley McDonough
Michael McGuire
Lana McKenna
Randall and Wendy McKinnis
Maribeth McLaughlin
Patricia A. McLean
Tressa E. McMahon
Natalie Meier
Vivian Meier
Kent Mensing
Violet Mensing
Lucas Meyer
Joyce L. Meyers
Richard Miller
Regan Mizuno
Kurt Mobroten
Nancy and Donald Moline
Rita Molitor
Dr. Norman and Karoline
Monroe
Nicholas J. Moore
Greg and Tan Moser
Jean M. Moser
Scott Moser
Daniel Mueller, M.D.
Amanda Muncy
Wamuyu Mwangi
Shawn M. Nagle
Douglas and Carol Nelson
Peter and Tasha Ness
Linda Neumann
Diane Newes
Kimberley Nichols
Nancy Ann Nichols
Joan and Dick Niemiec
Judy Nishimura
DeLayna A. Nitz
Keith Norbie
Mary Norton-Larson
Jackie L. Notch
Rawn A. Ohnstad
Roger and Betty Okerstrom
Paulette A. Olseth
Helen A. Olson
Optum Health
Evelyn Otto
Mark Oyaas
Janet Louise Parenteau
Jon Parker
Brenda Parsons
Jeff and Maryann Passolt
Peace Lutheran Church
Jane K. Pederson
George and Claudia Peltier
Joan and John Petroff
Jeff L. Pettersson
Gregory Pierce
Jean Pinske
Melissa Piri
Thomas and Linda Pohl
Josh Pope
Kathryn Pouliot
Quietdrive Touring LLC
Jodi Raus
Red Wing Shoes
Shawn and Beth Reed
Michael Resnick
Thomas Reuss
Samuel and Lynnette Reyes
Gail and Todd Richardson
Kelsey J. Riggins
Ripple Routes, Inc.
Daniel C. Ristau
Riverbend Services
John Roedel
Erin Rogers
Keith D. Rogers
Mike Rogers
Yetta Rosen
Beverly Ryan
Jean Sabre
Mark Sabre
Peter Sauber
Greg Schaal
Hilmen and Barbara Scharberg
Maren Schiess
Grace V. Schjeldahl
Carol J. Schreiber
Thomas and Shannon Schultz
Toni Marie Schultz
David Schuster
Tim Seehusen
Michael W. and Janine Sellnow
Brenda and Jan Severson
Rossy and Richard Shaller
Josh Shaw
Chris Shovein
Chandra Simon
Cherie Soderberg
Mike Sonnek
Dianne Sorlien
Sandra Lynn Sorvari
Gerald Sovell
Mary Spelbrink
Spencer Family
Linda Stamler
Amy Steely
Billie Jo Steen
Joan Stein
Michael and Vernee Stevenson
Brandon Strain
Edna Strand
Thomas Striker
Lance Sundquist
Jason and Lisa Swanson
Henry Syverson
Timothy Talbot
Teal's Market
John D. Thompson
Thomson Reuters
Janice and Chuck Tibbetts
Diane Tiedeman
Sandy K. Timm
Jen Tingley
Todd Miller Roofing
Mark and Mary Tomai
Jamie and Carrie Triemert
Ernie Tsorvas
Kristin E. Tuenge
Christine and Michael Van
Horrick
Rick and Kathy Van Norman
Debi Vanda and Brent Souder
RayeAnne Vanda
Veit & Company, Inc.
Chris Veit
Kris Vipond
Amy Vogt
Dean and Elizabeth Walker
Tom Walz
D. Ward and J. Mulholland
Lola Ann Werner
Dobson and Jane West
Westview Services
Connie and Richard Wikman
Chris Wilson and Jody Garrison
Wilson
Kimberly D. Wilson
Robert and Delores Wilson
Winningcause.org
Winona Agency
Greg Wohlhuter
Lisa Wohlhuter
Joni Wyman
Gerard Yamry
Ryan and RaeAnne Yat
Sheila A. Yennie
Youngfield Homes
Kevin Yu
James Ziegler
Jana Zimmerman
Will and Sheila Zimmerman
$99 and under
Darla Abraham
Lori B. Abrahamson
Gregg Abram
Tanya Adamietz
Brigid Adams
Bryce Adams
David Adams
Shirlyn Adkins
Carmen A. Aguirre
Sandra C. Ahlstrom
Rick J. Albertson
Neal (Sam) Alderman
Mindy Aleman
Nancy M. Aleman
Angela Alexander
Alexander Group LLC
Chris M. Amarante
Rachael L. Amarante
Ameritas Mutual Holdings/Life
Insurance Corporation
Imafidon Amoni
Richmond Amporful
Beth Amundson
Chad, Christine, Sophia and
Lauren Amundson
Eileen and Michael Amundson
Julie Amundson
Mary C. Amundson
Alicia Anderley
Allen and Lois Anderson
Barbara J. Anderson
Brandi Anderson
Candace Anderson
Cheryl Anderson
Cindy J. Anderson
Curt Anderson
David K. Anderson
Diane Anderson
J. Forrest and Harriet H.
Anderson
Janice Anderson
Jason A. Anderson
Joan E. and Mark A. Anderson
Judy E. Anderson
Karin Anderson
Katie Anderson
Kristal Anderson
Mike and Abbey Anderson
Misty Anderson
Neil Anderson
Nyla Anderson
Roger Anderson
Sara Anderson
Warren and Gloria Anderson
Whitney L. Anderson
Joette Andert
Jennifer Annett
Ginger Anthony
Richard and Margaret Anundson
Laurie Applebee
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Archambault
Melissa Archambault
Craig and Heather Arends
William Armstrong
Marvin L. and Dianne L. Arndt
Trina Arntsen
Terry M. and Sandra K. Asfeld
Maria and Mike Attema
Alicia R. AuBuchon
Chad and Bridget Avikainen
Karen Ayers and Family
Jeanne Backer
Paul Backer
John Bade
Kaylee Bahls
Jen Bailey
Terri S. Bain
Missy and Rob Bakeberg
Beverly J. Baker
Chloe Baker
Ellen Baker
Jessica Baker
Mike Baker
Molly Baker
Kate E. Baldocchi
Dean and Rebecca Balzum
Stephen and Becki Bamber
Erik Bang
Marlyn Barber
Mary C. Barclay
Joe and Jean Barron
Diane Barstow
Colleen M. Basinski
Allissa Bateson
Kristie Bauer
Gillian Beach
Diana Beal
Thomas Beal
Danielle Marie Beck
Denise Becker
Joyce Becklin
Marcia K. Beech
Brian Behm
Andrew Behnke
Ashley A. Bell
Laura Bell
Lisa Anne Bell
Shirley A. Beltz
April Bennett
Lee and Rick Bennett
Stanley Bennyhoff
Doreen Benson
Helen Berg
Josh and Denise Berg
Judy and Butch Berg
Sue Berg
John Bergdahl
Luann Berglund
Kathleen and John Bergman
Carol Bergmann
Cami Bergson
Paul Bergson
Susan Bergstrom
Shelly Berry
Les Berzat
Sara Beugelmans
Chelsea Bialke
Angela Bidler
Jay and Wendy Bidne
Kim Billman
Our Donors
Katherine Bindert
Keri Bischoff
Janet and Donald Bistodeau
Jenna M. Bistodeau
Kathy A. Bistodeau
Kari Bjordahl
Ryan Bjordahl
Jane E. Bjork
Blaine Eagles #4472
Barbie H. Blaylock
John Bledsoe
Brandon Block
Katie E. Bluhm
Les and Sharon Boeckman
Sheryl Boehm
Paul Boehmer and Patricia
Hanson Boehmer
Casey Bohlman and Douglas
Gullickson
Karla S. Boirivant
Kristine Boland
Jennifer A. Bold
Bryan C. Bolger
Dave Bolgren
Patricia Bolstad
Katherine and Greg Bolton
Kali Boman
Kathy Bomey
Adam Bongard
Lynette Bonkowske
Brendon Boot
Peggy Borchert
Shari L. Borgen
Bridget Boucher
Jeff Boucher
Joel Boulanger
William and Ellen Bourgeault
Ann Marie Bouvette
Verlin B. and Sharon A. Bowman
Joan Boyd
Charles Boyer
Patty A. Boyum
David and Marilyn Braaten
Earl Bradley
Kandy Branch
Shanaya Branch
Wade Branch
Bratu's Hardwood Interiors, Inc.
Maryann Bravo
Rosanne C. Bravo-Thiel
Lance J. and Lisa A. Bredeson
Richard and Beverly Bren
Katie Brettingen
Lynn and Timothy Bretzman
Shamiere Bridgeford and
Daughter Jada
Doug Briggs
Eliot Briggs
Fran Briggs
Trang Briggs
Chloe Brine
Bruce and Diane K. Broeffle
Sheridan Brommerich
Sydney J. Brost
David Brostrom
Michael A. and Sandra Broton
Dianne Brudelie
Jennifer Bruder
Sara Bruder
Terry Bruestle
Alexi C. Bryant
Kieshia Bryant
Walter and Susan Buchl
Sue Budd
Lois Buelow
Angela Bunke
Anne B. Burau
Celeste Burau
Chad and Kelli Burau
Dale and Julie Burau
Sabrina K. Burgardt-Allen
Sue Burge
James Burgoyne
Mike and Kara Burgoyne
Michelle Burke
Brittany A. Burley
Verna Burns
Jean Butenhoff
Rory L. and Debra K. Butkiewicz
June Butler
L. F. Butler and N.F. Hanson
Nicole Butler
Mary and Matthew Butorac
Maureen Buttrick
Susan Buzick
Jill M. Bystedt
Michael S. Cahn
Janet Callahan
Kristin Campbell
Pamela Cappelle
Alan J. and Kristine Capriglione
Dawn Cardinal
Cheryl Carlson
Jill Carlson
John and Jody Carlson
Matt Carlson
Molly L. Carlson
Rachel A. Carlson
Sarah Carlson
Shawn Carlson
Vincent and Lori Carraher
Nicole Carroll
Anjali Carsten
Andrea Carter
Bridget Carter
Doug A. Carter
Daisy Cartier
Caryl & Co.
Kathleen Casmer
Jane Cassidy
Ronald Castellano
Shawn M. Cates
Cindy C. Chang
Kacey E. Chies
Laura Chin
Nancy L. Chisholm
Jodi J. Christensen
Marilyn Christiansen
Marilyn and Robert Christiansen
Ron and Sue Christensen
Brooke Christopherson
Carrie Cisek
City of Keewatin - Keewatin
Library
Andrew and Sandra Clark
Marvin Clark
Howard D. Clausen, Jr. and Lisa
Dawson Clausen, OD
Richard C. Clausen
Donald J. and Patricia M. Clemens
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Clemens
Richard and Darlene Clemensen
Steven and Sandra Clements
Dawn Clevenger
Jed Cochrane
Christine Coderre
Kathryn Colby
Michele L. Cole
Nicholas Cole
Rebecca Colebank
Como Elementary School
Erica Conerton
John R. and Susan M. Connaker
Joseph Connor
Carmen Converse
Jessica Cooper
Tom Cooper
Sara A. Copenhaver
Joe Corbett
Craig and Linda Cormack
Joe Cormack
Tim Corpe
Melissa Correa
Tracy Cota
Brien Cotey
Covidien
Ann Cowan
Teri Coyour
Tim R. Crain
Wendy Craven
Bruce N. Crawford
Sara Crew
Belinda Cripe
Jacqueline and James Critten
Chris Cronick
Jim W. Cronick
Nancy Cuadra
Dick Culhane
Mary Culhane
Peg Currier
Brenda and Jack Curtis
Curtis Oil and Propane
Ann and Gordy Dahl
Birdy J. Dahl
Lisa Dahl
Shannon Dahl
Sara Dahlerup
Amy Dahlquist
Andy Dahlquist
Barbara Jean Dahlquist
Billy Dallas
Erin Daly
Cheryl K. Dame
Barbara Dammann
Thomas and Debra Danczyk
Belinda Darnell
Dray Darnell
Karla Darnell
Cindy Darwin
Kate and Gary Dass
Christy Dauner
Hannah Davis
Karen L. Davis
Tiffany L. Davis
Penny S. Deam
Carlos deArtola
Kathleen DeBaiso
Jerome and Nancy Decker
Barb Deede
Daniel and Carmen Dehamer
Dawn Della Paolera
Donna DeMatteo
Connie Demulling
William R. DeReu
Rose M. Desanto
Detroit Lakes Aerie #2342
Dominic and Mary DiFalco
Julie Dike
Gregg and Teresa Dillenburg
James and D. Joan Dilliner
Jessica Dimich
Molly Dingel
Kellie Dixon
Yvonne M. Dixon
Kevin P. Dobias
Theresa Dobias
Virginia E. Dobias
Mike G. and Kris M. Dockendorf
Patricia M. Doherty
Tammy Domek
Terry and Lea Dooley
Julius L. Dorweiler
Judy Douglas
Doris Drossel
Larry and Elizabeth Drumm
Joe and Agnes Drutschmann
Jan Drymon
Patricia V. Ducosin
Guy and Lisa Dufault
Susan Duijndam
Pamela Dungan
John W. or Ann M. Dunn
Aren M. Dupic
Cathy Dupic
Olga Duron
Kelli Dwinnell
Amanda Eames
Robert and Victoria Eastlee
Tom and Sandy Eaton
Elizabeth Bockman Eckberg
Brody M. Edwards
Carsen Edwards
Carter Edwards
Mike Eibes
Mary Eide
Roberta M. Eihl
Donald J. and Marlys Eikmeier
Melissa A. Eilers
Karen Eisenbacher
Mary Eisenschenk
Daniel B. Eitingon
Beret and Todd Ek
Brittany Elftmann
Cindy Elftmann
Eric Elftmann
Jen and Grant Eller
G. J. and D. E. Ellertson
Cindy Enderson
Carol Engdahl
Donald Enge
Steve Engel
Betty Ann Engelmann
John and Lois Enggren
Alice England
Shannon Enright
Kay Erdahl
Robert and Maureen Erdman
Robert and Sara Erdman
Wilbert and Delores Erdmann
Grace Erickson
Jim Erickson
Stephen and Susan Erickson
Gladys Erlandson
Jean E. Ernst
ERP Team, OCIO
Jeff and Cathy Erpelding
Nicole Errante
Steven Errante
Kari Espeland
Derek Espy
Cindy R. Etter
Debra J. Evan
Katie Evans
Marge Evans
Erik L. Eveland
Connie Jo Evenson
Chiavita Ewert
Richard and Judi Fabing
Justina Farrell
Cathy Faucher
Natalie Faucher
Nick Faucher
Roy A. and Patricia A. Feine
Carrie A. Fenton
Valerie Ferment
Pat Fernholz
Laurie Ferrence
Deb A. Ferris
Colleen Fetters
Tammy Fiedler
Sean Finch
Craig and Pamela Fischer
Karri Fischer
Mary Jo Fischer
Susan Fischer
Georgia Fisher
Jessica Fisher
Robert and Linda Fisher
Chris Flaaen
Al and Jean Flack
Dawn Fleek
Daniel and Mary Flinn
Michael Flom
Doug Florine
Andrea Fluegel
Terri Ann Flynn
Derek, Beth and Willa Fogarty
Michael R. Foley
Tracy L. Ford
Johnnie J. Forrest
Abigail Forrette
Gavin Forrette
Don Foster
Morgan Fox
Scott Fransen
Thomas Franz
Mary Jane Fraser
Fraternal Order of Eagles - Ladies
Auxiliary #34
Fraternal Order of Eagles - Ladies
Auxiliary #620
Fraternal Order of Eagles - Ladies
Auxiliary #3282
Fraternal Order of Eagles - Ladies
Auxiliary #3405
Fraternal Order of Eagles Willmar Ladies Auxiliary
Diane L. Frazier
Carol Fredericksen
Nancy Jane Fredrickson
Roland and Carol Freeburg
Neil Freeman
Kathy Freese
John E. and Margaret E. Fricke
Brenda and LeRoy Frie
Lindsay Nicole Fries
Cynthia Friis
Steve and Kris Frodle
Daniel and Patricia Froemming
Cindy Fyle
Jane Gahagen
Michael and Mary Gaidis
Donna Gall
Suzy A. Gall
Tom and Jennifer Gall
Patrick and Deloris Gallinagh and
Ross Kolesar
Michael Gallo
Barb and Jerry Galowitz
Dennis A. Galowitz
Jeff Galowitz
Mike and Shelley Galowitz
Candice Gamst
Lucille and Burton Garr
Susan Gasele
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Our Donors
Kim M. Gatzke
Colleen Gauron
James Gay
Carissa Geng
Casey Geraets
Tracy and Roger Geraets
Ronald and Patricia Getchell
Getschow Family
Janet Gibson
Molly Gibson
Mary Giles
Ron Giles
Jean Gillespie
Sky/Alison Gillespie
Kayley Gilmore
Andree Girard
Reggie Glass
Angela Glieden
Robert and Mary Gliniany
Deborah Glomski
Adam Goebel
Misty Goebel
Heather Goetz
Sullivan Q. Gohl
Edythe Goldberg
Ruth S. Goldfarb
Sergio Gonzalez
Robert B. Goodin
Robert B. Goodin, Jr.
Barry and Carol Goodnature
Melissa Gootee
Susanna S. Gorodisher
Caroline Gort
Shirley Gort
Julie Gorvin
Tara M. Graddy
Kenisha Graddy-Bumpus
Dean and Marjorie Grage
Karla Grams
John Grandia
Rick and Jodie Grannes
Ruben Grant
David and Jewell Graves
Weslie Gray
Astrid Green
Sandra Gregg
Eugene and Sandra Grembowski
Amanda Gressman
Melissa Griffith
Pam Griffith
Milt and Judy Grimm
Robert Grimm
Lillian Grothe
Roger and Pam Grothe
Darlene Grow
Nathan Guetter
C. D. Guetzkow
Lisa A. Gustafson
Gina A. Gutierrez
Wayne and Joan Gutzman
Guzel Family
Les Haack
Bob Haase
Bradley A. Habeck
Holly Haga
Leni I. Hagen
Don Hagmann
Margaret Hall
Linda Hallen
Rita Halquist
Tim and Mary Halvorson
Laura Halzle
Rachel Hames
Diane Hammel
Cathy Hammer
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Richard and Karen Hammero
Patricia Hanevik
Janet Hanna
Jeanne Hannah-White
Bev Hannon
Janis Hansen
Mary Hansen
Merle and Shirley Hansen
Pat M. Hansen
Rita Hansen
Tammy Hansen
Fred Hanson
Lisa Hanson
Valerie Hanson
Jasmine Harbin
Kristin Harbulak
Penelope K. Harju
Heather Harms
Leigh Harrell
Chris and Aimee Harren
Colleen V. Harren
Abe and Rebecka Harris
Francis Harris
Lorene Harris
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Chanin Zellner
Richard Zellner
Barb Zimmerman
Glenn and Alma Zimmerman
Leroy and Ruth Zimmerman
Marlo and Delmar Zimmerman
Jerry Zink
Lisa Zirkle
Barbara Zvorak
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