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Goodwill/Easter Seals honors three individuals who exemplify the Power of Work

Thank you to all who contributed to our annual fundraiser. We are proud to announce that we raised $134,000 to support programs that will prepare people for work.

Goodwill/Easter Seals’ Participants of the Year, individuals who displayed tremendous effort and determination while accomplishing their employment goals, spoke with the audience about their experiences.

Garry Guzy, one of the Participants of the Year described his experience:
“I just want people out there to know that no matter where you are in your life, things are never as hopeless as they seem. I’ve begun to see that I can be someone of value.”

You can learn more about Garry, Christie and Carl’s accomplishments by watching our Participant of the Year video profiles.

We hope you’re inspired by the personal triumphs of Garry, Christie and Carl. Thanks to the generosity of our guests, many more participants will realize success because of the dollars raised at the Power of Work fundraiser. It’s not too late to make a gift and become a part of their success stories!

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2012 Participant of the Year Carl Nimis, Dr. Michael Wirth-Davis, President & CEO; John Bergstrom and James Houston

2012 Participant of the Year Carl Nimis (right center) with Dr. Michael Wirth-Davis, President & CEO; John Bergstrom, Board Chair and James Houston, Employment Support Consultant

2012 Participant of the Year Garry Guzy with Dr. Michael Wirth-Davis, President & CEO; John Bergstrom and Casey Howell

2012 Participant of the Year Garry Guzy (right center) with Dr. Michael Wirth-Davis, President & CEO; John Bergstrom, Board Chair and Casey Howell, Employment Support Consultant

2012 Participant of the Year Christie Baker, Dr. Michael Wirth-Davis, President & CEO; John Bergstrom and Josh Carney

2012 Participant of the Year Christie Baker (right center) with Dr. Michael Wirth-Davis, President & CEO; John Bergstrom, Board Chair and Josh Carney, Employment Support Consultant

Co-Chair Joe Ryan; Dr. Michael Wirth-Davis, President & CEO; Guy Mingo and John Bergstrom

Co-Chair Joe Ryan, President, Oppidan; Dr. Michael Wirth-Davis, President & CEO; Co-Chair Guy Mingo, CEO, Marsden Holding; John Bergstrom, Board Chair

Co-Chair Joe Ryan and Guy Mingo with 2012 Participants of the Year, Garry Guzy, Carl Nimis and Christie Baker

2012 Metro Area Employer of the Year – Star Services

2012 Mission Partner of the Year – Inver Hills Community College

2013 Underwriting Partners

2012 Greater Minnesota Employer Partner of the Year – Boys and Girls Club of Central Minnesota

Buddy King accepted the Greater Minnesota Employer of the Year award for the Boys and Girls Club of Central Minnesota.

President Tim Wynes accepted the Mission Partner of the Year award for Inver Hills Community College.

Fendler Patterson construction presented Goodwill/Easter Seals a check for $32,000 for skills training scholarships.

Participants shared their experience working with Goodwill/Easter Seals.

Dr. Michael Wirth-Davis and Rena Sarigianopoulos listened to participants explain how we changed their lives.

President & CEO Dr. Michael Wirth-Davis (left) and host Rena Sarigianopoulos (right) listened to participants explain how Goodwill/Easter Seals changed their lives.

You can help more people experience the power and dignity of work by making a gift to Goodwill/Easter Seals.

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