2019 Annual Report
Donors:
Your generosity makes life changing work possible! Donor support at every level provides resources to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy. As a partner in this work, your gifts make possible programs that educate about epilepsy and how to respond to a seizure, connect those living with and impacted by epilepsy, and empower individuals through education and awareness of epilepsy. Thank you.
We are especially grateful for our Champion Circle members, donors who have made an annual gift of $1,000 or more and have shown their commitment to furthering the work of the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota.
$10,000+
| Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation | Tom and Patricia Grossman |
| Anonymous | Brandon and Stephanie Megal |
| Allan and Theresa Bergren | Minnesota Epilepsy Group |
| Calvin and Lonna Boomer | Casey Albert T. O’Neil Foundation |
| Brewers Supply Group | Otto Bremer Trust |
| Audrey Clay | Rukavina Family Foundation |
| Robert Eddy | Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation |
| Eisai, Inc | Sunovion |
| Epilepsy Foundation of America | UCB, Inc |
| Greenwich Biosciences |
$5,000-$9,999
| Ally Bank | Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research |
| Hugh J. Andersen Foundation | Medtronic |
| Astrup Family Foundation | Renee Mitchell |
| Bill and Janine Atwell | NFL Alumni, Inc |
| Barclays | Dan and Christine Rice |
| Helen and Gary Bergren | Sanford Health |
| Heidi and Andy Fisher | SK Life Science |
| Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare | Elizabeth and Benjamin Smith |
| Beverly Grossman | Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc |
| Hardenbergh Foundation | TE Connectivity |
| Richard Jantz | Dr. Julia Valente and Gab Szerda |
| Gordon Lang | Nancy and Thaddeus Walczak, MD |
| LivaNova | White Bear Mitsubishi |
$2,500-$4,999
| Astrup Drug and Sterling Drug Stores | Minnesota Rusco |
| Joel and JaDee Baer | NeuroPace, Inc |
| Elizabeth and Tim Beastrom | Noran Neurological Clinic |
| Heather and Brett Boyum | Patricia Penovich, MD and Gerald Moriarty, MD |
| James Burzynski | Kathleen and Eric Rieke |
| CarVal Investors | Heidi and Bill Rosati |
| Crafts Direct | Jeff and Nicole Sunberg |
| Paul Delaney | Mike and Carolyn Sund |
| The Driscoll Foundation | Cara and Tom Sylvester |
| Janie and Michael Frost, MD | Tech Guru |
| Stephen E. Golinvaux Fund | TVI, Inc |
| Kevin and Linda Goodno | Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc |
| Jody Gunderson | Estate of Stanley Vomacka |
| K-M Booster Club – Girl’s Soccer | Craig and Sarajane Weiss |
| Kraus-Anderson Insurance | Trisha and Nathan Zeller |
| McGough Construction |
$1,000-$2,499
| AgCountry Farm Credit Services | Tom Kenney |
| Janel Anderson and Craig Dowd | Peter and Elizabeth Kiedrowski |
| Aquestive Therapeutics | Craig Lampright |
| Drew Backstrand | Barbara Larson |
| Angela Baker | Tom Larson |
| Geoff and Anna Barber | Jen and Dustin LaValley |
| Katie and Zachary Barlow | Lions Club of Shakopee |
| Harley Bergren | Karen Loeks |
| Heather Besonen | Joseph Loftus |
| Vikas Bhambhani | The Longview Foundation |
| BlackRidgeBANK | Susan Marvin and Keith Schwartzwald |
| George Bloomer | Mavo Systems, Inc |
| Bremer Bank | John McGinty |
| Andrea Brokl | Liz and Joel McLay |
| Patrick and Sheila Burns | Brandon Melz |
| Classic Corvettes of Minnesota | Deb and Glen Meyer |
| Janis Clay and Elam Baer | Susan and Thomas Mielenhausen |
| Dick Coleman | Brady and Courtney Miller |
| Claire Colliander and Greg Steenson | Doug and Martha Miller |
| Teri Crosby | Geoff and Nancy Milsow |
| Karen Daly | Anna and Nathan Milz |
| Jeffrey Dekko | Minnesota Medical Solutions |
| Mark and Melissa Devaraj | John Minton |
| Richard Downs | Roger Moe |
| Andrew Dunn | Monteris Medical Corp |
| Rachel and Chester Dyrud | Rhea Nelson Rock and Dave Rock |
| Stacy and Connor Ellens | Patty and John Nohr |
| Debbie Ferry | Kristen and Tim Noll |
| Charles and Estela Fields | Wendy Osterberg |
| Anjie and Jason Flowers | Richard Pearo |
| Tim and Molly Flynn | Randy and Paulette Pehling |
| Tom and Laurie Fox | Pfizer, Inc |
| Girl Scout Troop 17669 | PhRMA |
| Goldman Sachs | Keith and Mary Pickering |
| Great River Energy | Barbara Rechtzigel |
| Green Country Services | Justin Roth |
| Kathy and Patrick Hager | Tom Rue |
| Cassandra and Greta Hanson | Candice and Rylan Schintz |
| Erica and Jane Holzer | Patrick Schwartz and Elizabeth Theis |
| Shane Huether | Troy and Linda Sheridan |
| Patty and David Huss | Heejune Shin |
| IntriCon | Tess Sierzant and Jim Heimer |
| Jason Jackson | Brett and Kirsten Spark |
| Nicole and Greg Jennings | Dinah Swain |
| Christine Jensen, MD and Tim Feyma, MD | John Symington |
| Pam Jewson and Peter Swenson | Scott Tonneson and Jen Thorson |
| Bob and Merryalice Jones | Ryan and Angela Watts |
| Julie and David Jones | Thomas and Julie Weisbecker |
| Joe and Ali Kennedy |
$500-$999
| Melissa and Joseph Albachten | Shelly Kepner |
| American Endowment Foundation | Paula and Greg Koalska |
| Alberta Anderson | Chris Kovacs |
| Aon Foundation | Roger Krause |
| Arch Language Network | KT Humble Hearts Foundation |
| Judith Arms | Mary Lampright |
| Nikki Baker | Frederick Langendorf |
| Steven and Bert Baker | Peggy and Ilo Leppik, MD |
| Chris Bargmann | Jessica and DJ Lewis |
| Kathy and John Barlow | Jennie Lise LLC |
| Corey Bartlett | Glen and Sarah Lloyd |
| Baytown Woods Fund | Tim and Susan Macken |
| Stacy Best | Patrick and Robin Marushin |
| Linda and Peter Borman | Miguel Mercado |
| Bowlus Liquors, Inc | Julie Morrison |
| Michael and Jenny Britten | Susan and Daniel Murray |
| Mary Katherine Britton | Kristine Netjes |
| David Burkholder | Mike and Julie Oberle |
| Dylen and Jenny Campos | Evan Odim |
| Scott Cates | Rachael and Cory Oehlke |
| Compeer Financial | Julie and William Olen |
| Keith and Jeannine Conway | Amanda Olson |
| Teri Declercq | Donwin Peterson |
| Carl Denys | Anne Petschel |
| Terry and Teresa Denzer | Jennifer Pine |
| Scott Diamond | Gretchen Piper and Scott Rosenbaum |
| Duluth Airshow | PMT Corporation |
| John Eaton | Colin Pote |
| Alyssa Erickson | PTC Therapeutics |
| Allen and Shelly Erskine | Marcia Richie |
| Kevin Featherstone | Alison Ross |
| Anthony Fine | Marian Rubenfeld |
| Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation | Craig Ryan |
| William Frey II | Ruth Schmitz |
| Zack and Allison Frisk | Terri and Thomas Schneider |
| Tim Gallagher and Julie Johnson | Michael Sill |
| Sharon Hanover | Kathy Simpson |
| Monica and Mike Hazelwood | Ashley Spada |
| Benjamin Heil | St. Cloud Scheels |
| The Victoria Velie Henry Family Foundation | St. Martin Lions |
| Loren and Ellen Herbst | Stacy Thompson and Thomas Johannsen |
| Hero Plumbing Heating and Cooling | Kristine Townsend |
| Chad and Kate Hetherington | Patricia Utterberg |
| Christopher Hill | Aditi Varma |
| Michael Hilliard | Harold Voges |
| Rachelle Holm | Wastequip LLC |
| Heidi Homstad | Ted and Maureen Wegleitner |
| Rita Houle and Dennis Weirens | Rosemary Weisbecker |
| Isle Lions Club | Stacy and Blake Weldon |
| Laura Jacobsen | Mary and Mike Wiggins |
| Dev Jain | Bobbi and Dale Edberg |
$250-$499
| Eric Alger | Dan Leckel |
| Phyllis and James Alsdurf | Jason Levin |
| Patricia Anderson | Lauren Llanes |
| Dr. Judith Axelrod | Kendra Loch |
| Meredith Baker | Maureen Lowe |
| Bame Foundation | Lowry American Legion Post 253 |
| Lori and Don Banghart | Brian Lundstrom |
| BBDO Advertising | John and Rita MacBain |
| Ruth Bedor | Mike Marcotte |
| Thomas Beniak | Christine Marlo-Triemstra and Jennifer Triemstra, PhD |
| Eric and Jennifer Beran | Jennifer Marrus |
| David Bigler | Amy Marushin |
| Mary and Randy Bigler | Sharon Mason |
| Timothy Blazek | Robert Mattar |
| Robin Blegen | Lisa Mevissen |
| Maria Bloomfield | Steve and Susan Meyer |
| Christine Boe | Andrea Michaelsen |
| Boen & Associates, Inc | Andy and Jennifer Moore |
| Matt Bogart | Janet Morgan |
| Todd and Shelly Bolzer | Mike and Nicole Murray |
| The Bradshaw Family | National Christian Foundation of Twin Cities |
| Robert Briese | Sarah Nelson |
| Bright Funds Foundation | Steven Nelson and Cynthia Starkweather-Nelson |
| Rebecca and Jeffrey Britton | Kathleen Niemi |
| Dawn Brockman | Maja Nord |
| Buffalo Lions Club | Derek Nordstrom |
| Buffalo Ridge Construction | Claudia O’Neill |
| Elizabeth Burlingame | Teri Ova |
| John Clay | Ashley Parent |
| Carole Clymer | Kristin Pavelka |
| Jason and Richelle Cusick | Eric and Brenda Payne |
| Melissa Dahlberg | Amy Pearson |
| Michael Denzer | Robert Perdock |
| James and Julia Downing | Polly Pfost |
| Hannah Enge | Fred Pfotenhauer |
| Jason and Sarah Engkjer | Paul Pithey |
| Joe and Sue Eschenbacher | Anna and Steve Plasch |
| Essentia Health Foundation | Chris and Sheila Poshek |
| Angie Fenske | Amy Purrington |
| Stephanie Ferrari | Janet Resler and Patricia Wilson |
| Milton Ferris and Denise Prosek | Sherry and Kevin Roberg-Perez |
| Chris and Tabitha Fields | Issac Roberts |
| Linda and Mike Finley | Byron Rode |
| Steve Foreman | Joanne Rogin, MD and Ronald Abrams |
| Forensic Employee Engagement & Wellness | Sarah Rohne |
| Jessie Gappa | Erin Rosenberger |
| Shari Gillund | Sommer Roux |
| Andy Goldman-Gray | Thibault Roux |
| Jules Goodwin and Ryan Moy | Eric Schuette |
| Brad Gruhot | Gina Sedlacek |
| Susan Haggberg | Herman Sequeira |
| David and Carolyn Hansen | Serakos |
| Lynelle Harms | Krista Skorupa |
| Ann Harren | Chuck Smith-Dewey |
| Erik and Denise Hassenstab | Douglas Smith |
| Mike Haubrich | Elson So, MD and Judy Ranallo |
| Jessica Hauser | James Soderberg |
| Brent Herman | Jordan Srock |
| Jessica Hiveley | Mark and Terry Steege |
| Mary and Patrick Holmay | Doug and Jillian Steen |
| Ronald and Marci Holzer | Stewart Plumbing, Inc |
| Walter Holzer | Terry Stoering |
| James Horn | Kristen Thoen |
| Kent Hrbek | Siri Thoen-Meyer |
| Ihry Insurance Agency | Sandy and Mark Tollefson |
| Katie Imholte | Tony Downs Foods |
| Larissa and Rob Indrebo | Marcia Townsend |
| Ted and Tina Jacobson | Glenn Tridgell |
| Barbara Jauquet-Kalinoski and Greg Kalinoski | Jim Tyler |
| Andrew and Steve Jensen | John Uecker |
| Kelly Johnson | Tom and Beth Varchmin |
| Susan Johnson | Michael Wacker |
| Brendan Jorgensen | Lydia Wade |
| Roth Kersten | Walmart |
| Andrew King | Christine and Matthew Weiner |
| Jen Klobnak | Robin and Tom Welch |
| Cory Kloeckner | John Withrow |
| Ginie Klopp | Robert and Deborah Witte |
| Linda and Robert Kriel, MD | Kathryn Woxland |
| Connie Kramber | Matthew Zeis Construction |
| Paul Kraus | Na Zhang |
| Jean and James LaBreche | Jan Zoerb |
| Nik Larsen | Zumbrota Ford |
Epilepsy affects many people.
In 2019, gifts were made in honor of the following individuals and families.
In Honor Of
| Steve Adams | Sharon Hanover | Laura Peterson |
| Ryan Anderson | Curtis Hansen | Lawrence Philbin |
| Max Anderson | Greta Hanson | Lincoln Podhradsky |
| Deirdre Anderson | Derek Hanssen | Jennifer Poppitz |
| Mik Arms | Alex Hartman | The Putnam Family |
| Stephanie Atwell | Kathy Haugen | Roberta Radford |
| Jessica Baglien | Wyatt Hauser | Elliott and Milo Ray |
| Jane Bale | Dr. Allen Hill | Virginia Reher |
| Michael Becklund | The Holzer Family | Colleen Reiter |
| Jess Marie Beecher | Kaylie Marie Hoque | Evan Reushel |
| Michael Bilotta | Dr. Janovsek | Amanda Roos |
| Gabrielle Bilotta | Adam Jans | Jennifer Sabin |
| Kayla Borman | Jennifer | April Schmitz |
| Carrie Buck and Chuck Semrow | Susan Junglen | Gregg Schreiner |
| Sarah Margaret Carlson | Travis Kelley | Jeffrey and Cheryl Schultz |
| Miranda Chimzar | Jerry and Rebecca Kill | Lilah Schwab |
| Dominick Colasanti | Caitlin Kueborn | The Silburn Family |
| Marcus Conry | Kathryn Laws | Richard Simmering |
| Stanley Davis | Emily Lewis | Paul Smith |
| Paul Delaney | Cheryl Lindberg | Nikolas Speliopoulos |
| Jon Denzer | Avery Diane Loesch | Lydia Sponslier |
| Dalerie DeRosier | Lydia | Ben Theis |
| Emily DuSaire | Curtis Magdal | Kenn Thomas |
| Frank Dvorak | Lindsay Marois | John Timmers |
| Erik | Brandon and Stephanie Megal | Tony Townsend |
| Kacie Finley | Coho Menk | Amy Tridgell |
| Mary Bailey Flanagan | Sue and Tom Mielenhausen | Mary Ann Ulishney and Bill Schneider |
| Charles and Lucille Gallagher | Emilie Mild | Dr. Julia Valente and Gabriel Szerda |
| Anthony Gersch | Brady and Courtney Miller | Liam VonSee |
| Sarah Goodno | Arnold and Florence Miller | Griffin Walker |
| Justin Grady | Jacob and Ruth Milz | Ellis Weiss |
| Jeanette Griffin | Phoenix Mongin | Alyssa Wickersham |
| Liz Grossman Smith | Brent Nelson | Sue Yelkin |
| Bridgie Guider | Sarah Nohr | Barbara Yoch |
| Kaitlin Guner | Lisa Peterson | Cody Zbaren |
2019 Rise Above Seizures Walk
Walkers from five regions raised over $200,000 for EFMN programs. We are especially grateful to our Team Captains who encouraged their family, friends, and co-workers to participate.
$1000+
| Tamara Abers, Jordan’s Jammers | Alison Lillegaard, Cranium Crackers |
| William Atwell, Team Stephanie Atwell | Dave Linder, Team Joe Hager |
| Angela Baker, D’s Lake Rats | Jennifer Madigan, Team Maddie |
| Kayleigh and Anna Barber, Kayleigh’s Shining Stars | Patrick Marushin, Elena’s Strollers |
| Katie Barlow, Team Ella | Anna Milz, Team Milz |
| Jennifer Beran, Team Tanner | Minnesota Epilepsy Group |
| Dylen Campos, Dylen’s Warriors | Jennifer Munson, Bree’s Buddies and Hunter’s Heroes |
| Mark Devaraj, Team Devaraj | Cindy Nelson, Spike & Wave |
| Craig Edelbrock, Marcaylin’s Memory | Rhea Nelson Rock, Nolan’s Crew and the Wells Fargo Team |
| Danielle Ehresmann, Ehresmann End to Epilepsy | Andrea Nickelson, Nina’s Strides for Seizures |
| Stephanie Ferrari, TK’s Hope | Maja Nord, We Go-phor Maja! |
| Sherri Gallus, Team Smartypants | Rachael Oehlke, Team Hunter |
| Monica Gusa, Team VaGus | Amy Purrington, EEPs PEEPs |
| Anna Haggberg, Hunters Hope | Renee Rausch, Avery’s Avengers |
| Erik Hassenstab, Adam’s Superheroes | Danielle Rehling, Jenna’s Seizure Soldiers |
| Jessica Hauser, Wyatt’s Warriors | Kathleen Rieke, Neurons Unite |
| Alison Herseth, Mighty Maggie | Bethany Sandstad, Loving on Olivia |
| Erica and Jane Holzer, Team Joshua | Candice Schintz, Team Rylan |
| Jennifer Hover, Ronan’s Rebels | Sara Schmitz, Braden’s Pit Crew |
| Caitlin Hunstock-Jansson, Team Leah | Ruth Schmitz, Ruth’s Rockstars |
| Larissa Indrebo, Isaac’s Minions | Cassie Stoering, Team Silas |
| Julie Irwin, Ben’s Brain Brigade | Troop 17669, Purple Power |
| Megan Jones, Team Landyn | Erik Weiss, Ellis And Friends |
| Brad Kletzin, Ollie Tumba & The Electric Brains | Amy Woehnker, Katelyn’s Krusaders |
| Erica Klev, Gage’s Gang | Sydney Zeis, Team Sydney |
| Ryan and Jinette Lais, Sonia’s Superheroes | Trisha Zeller, Team Rachel Roni |
| Christopher Langerud, Seizure Squadron |
$250-$999
| Kim Albers, Rick’s Warriors | Jessica Kunert, Rebels with a Cause |
| Stephanie Anderson, Team Kylie | Anne Lampright, Team Anne |
| Nick Baker, Team EFMN | Emily Lewis, Always Lucky |
| Liz Bauer, #SophiaStrong | Megan Lindgren, Team Lindgren |
| Clarissa Benitez, Team Miguel | Kaytlin and Lucas, Gekko Strong |
| Joelle Bodin, Sweet Theo’s Supporters | Madeline Miller, Team Miller |
| Bowlus Liquors | Deanne Misgen, Team Aidan |
| Brian Britz, Hope for Isabella | Shana Nelson, Christian’s Crusaders |
| Carrie Buck, Kourageous Kids | Gina Norris, Hope for Hazel |
| Erin Castagna, Paige’s Partners | Ange Noske, Brandon’s Buddies |
| Matthew Confeld, Minnesota Medical Solutions | Amy O’Donnell, Purple Rain |
| Marielle Corbett, Two Miracles Walking | Jenna Owen, Summer’s Squad |
| Kasey Cundy and Kristin Cariveau, Strides for Seizures | Jessica Pack, The Pack Pacesetters |
| Lynn Cunnien, MAC Attack | Lisa Peterson, Seizure Stigma Stoppers |
| Kristin Davis, Abby’s Avengers | Chris Poshek, Team HH |
| Shanna Dunne, Guardians of the Galaxy | Emily Reed, The Daleks |
| Kacie Finley, Kacie’s Crusaders | Beth Ristow, Team Easton |
| Zack Frisk, Sanford Brain and Spine | Ary Rodeghiero, Ary’s Avengers |
| Elease Fuller, LaWanda’s All Stars | Laura Roloff, Laura’s Team |
| Kelly Girgen, Seizure Destroyers | Tasha Rose, Team Hoobie |
| Marlena Godinez, Victoria’s Venture! | Jason Schindler, Schindler Spirit |
| Ashley Grahek, Team L | Maria Schmidt, Team Abram |
| Desiree Gregorich, Desiree | Roxane Schmitz, Remembering April |
| Amy Haugen, Journey for Jess | Jackie Sharratt, Team Kellie |
| Jennifer Hissam, Rachel’s Ralliers | Suzy Shotliff, G’s rock-stars Seize the Moment |
| Amy Hoff, Team Jennifer and the Flip Flops | Adam Soderlind, Rowan’s Run Run Run Team |
| Jill Hunchis, Unicorns and Mermaids | Jill Staloch, Fight Epilepsy |
| Tom Huynh, TeamMinnMed | Sandy Stark, Four Leaf Clovers |
| Kenneth Ihry, Team Ihry | Karen Townsend, Team Levi |
| Nancy Johnson, Team Ryan | Peyton Vaden, Team Peyton |
| Sara Karels, Smiley Rylee | Emily Velure, Team Velure |
| Ashley Kelner, Marsha’s Memory Makers | Mike Vitali, Crystal D |
| Krystal Koball, Team Kaya | Ashley Wilson, The Wilsons |
| Krista Kujala, Team Hope |
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