CentraCare Health Foundation hosted its annual La Gratitude celebration on Sept. 29, 2016. The event honored the generous donors from the past year and recognized three donors with awards for their dedication and commitment to the CentraCare Health Foundation.
2016: Rollie & Barbara A. Anderson
Lifetime Achievement Award
Rollie and Barb Anderson were honored for their years of giving, service to CentraCare Health, community engagement and history of generosity.
2016: Leighton Broadcasting
Service to the Foundation
Jean, Al and Bob Leighton of Leighton Broadcasting were recognized for their work, commitment and generosity as philanthropists as well as their “over-the-top” service to CentraCare Health.
2016: Tom Rosen
Philanthropist of the Year
Tom Rosen was honored for making a “transformational gift” to CentraCare Health that will improve health and health care.
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