Border State Bank Employees Raise $3,000 for Hospice of the Red River Valley

Employees of Border State Bank recently raised $3,000 for Hospice of the Red River Valley.

The Thief River Falls branch of Border State Bank has 20 employees who raise money throughout the year through various activities. This is the sixth year Border State Bank has chosen Hospice of the Red River Valley as the recipient. The donation will be used to provide compassionate end-of-life care to those in Thief River Falls and surrounding communities.

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L to R: Border State Bank employees Karen Korpi, Jessica Porter and Bethany Packard, and Hospice of the Red River Valley Development Officer Curt Seter

Jessica Porter, Consumer Loan Servicing Specialist at Border State Bank, said they chose Hospice of the Red River Valley as the beneficiary because of the care and compassion the organization provides to families during such a difficult time. “Hospice of the Red River Valley is such a wonderful organization,” Porter said. “We are thankful for all of the community support and donations that have helped us continue to support such a vital service in our community. We look forward to continuing our fundraising efforts in 2017 to provide future support.”

“We are so appreciative of Border State Bank’s generous gift and support,” Curt Seter, Hospice of the Red River Valley development officer, said. “Their continued commitment to supporting Hospice of the Red River Valley helps ensure compassionate end-of-life care will continue long into the future.”