Masonic Lodge No. 157 in Perham, Minn., raised $3,820 for Hospice of the Red River Valley. In December, the lodge hosted a booth at the New York Mills Christmas Tree Festival and sold angels for a suggested donation of $5 per angel.

The donation will be used to provide compassionate end-of-life care and support to those in Perham and the surrounding communities.

“We’re so grateful to Masonic Lodge No. 157 and the residents of Perham and surrounding communities for their generous support of our organization,” said Erin Hagen, development officer with Hospice of the Red River Valley. “Funds raised from the event are essential in ensuring we can continue to provide essential end-of life care and grief support to patients and families.”

The Perham Masonic Lodge was founded in 1884.

The Fifth Annual Eagles Tree Walk, held at the Eagles Club #2368 in Thief River Falls, Minn., on Dec. 7, raised $6,500 for Hospice of the Red River Valley. The donation will be used to provide compassionate end-of-life care and support to those in Thief River Falls and the surrounding communities.

The event featured beautifully decorated trees and a variety of activities, including a tree walk, holiday bake sale, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, a soup and breadstick feed and memorial ceremony.

“We were very happy to exceed last year’s amount,” said Laurie Harger, Tree Walk organizer. “I would like to recognize Walmart for the Hospice memorial tree donation and the decorations throughout the venue. We can’t thank them, and all of the Tree Walk supporters, enough.”

Approximately 20 organizations participated in the tree-decorating event. Attendees could vote for their favorite tree placing donations in a container at each tree. The top fundraiser tree was the In Memory/Minnesota Tree. All trees were then offered to bidders via silent auction, and the Digi-Key Electronics tree earned the highest bid.

“Everyone at Hospice of the Red River Valley is so grateful to the community of Thief River Falls and the surrounding areas for their generous support of our organization,” said Erin Hagen, development officer at Hospice of the Red River Valley. “We’re honored to be part of this wonderful event that brings the community together.”

The Tree Walk has raised more than $21,500 for Hospice of the Red River Valley.

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

 

The Thief River Falls branch of Border State Bank has 21 employees who raise money throughout the year through various activities. This is the ninth 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.

 

Jessica Porter, mortgage loan assistant 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 2020 to provide future support.”

 

“We are so appreciative of Border State Bank’s gift and support,” said Hospice of the Red River Valley Development Officer Curt Seter. “Their continued commitment to supporting Hospice of the Red River Valley helps ensure we will have the resources necessary to serve our patients and families in Thief River Falls and the surrounding area.”

 

Border State Bank has contributed $23,100 to Hospice of the Red River Valley since 2009.

The Thundering Saints donated $10,000 to Hospice of the Red River Valley, generated from charitable gaming proceeds in Valley City, N.D. The donation will be used to provide compassionate end-of-life care to those in Valley City and the surrounding communities.

“We’re honored by the support of The Thundering Saints and the Valley City community,” said Curt Seter, development officer with Hospice of the Red River Valley. “The funds raised are an essential component in ensuring Hospice of the Red River Valley will have the resources necessary to serve our patients and families in the Valley City area.”

The Thundering Saints Inc. is a non-profit organization that organizes the annual Debbie Gabel Memorial Cancer Ride and Raffle, which was held for the 11th time on July 27, 2019.

The event founder, Rocky Gabel, holds the event in memory of his wife, Debbie Gabel, who passed away under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley cared in 2009.

For more information about the Thundering Saints, visit https://thunderingsaints.com/.