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Gail Dennison, M.A., CFRE
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
On behalf of everyone at The Hormel Institute, thank you for your support of research that accelerates answers to cancer:
The Hormel Foundation
University of Minnesota OVPR Masonic Cancer Center, University of
Minnesota
Dr. Harald and Pat Schmid
Hormel Foods Corp.
Mayo Clinic
RCC Riverland Community College Eagles 5th District Cancer Telethon
Lyle Area Cancer Auction
Paint the Town Pink
Plunging for Pink
Fishing for a Cure
Dutchtown Jumpers
Austin Bruins
Bowling for the Battle
Ryan Gordon Memorial Golf Tournament Karl Potach Foundation
Landmark Endoscopy
Absolute Energy LLC
Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
RFA Renewable Fuels Association Nancy Knowlton
Tom and Lori Day
Joel and Beth Johnson
Judi and Dick Bergen
Mike LaValle
Thomas and Patricia Wiechmann
Dr. Fred and Carolyn Bogott
Randy and Wendy Kramer
Dr. Phillip and Gail Minerich
Ollie and Shar Hagen
Brian and Ann Johnson
LaVonne and Bob Brinkman
Raymond P. Jacobson
Michael and Arlene Kelly
Diane Low
Nate Olson
Daphne Wagner
Larry Anderson
Blooming Prairie Cancer Group Mower County Fair Board
Mower County Habitat and Pheasants
Forever – Hunt for a Cure
Greater Mower County Paint the Town Pink The Lindsay Bires Agency Inc
Governor Tim Walz
Mayor Tom Stiehm
State Senator Dan Sparks
State Senator David Senjem
State Senator Carla Nelson
State Representative Jeanne Poppe
State Representative Peggy Bennett
SKB Environmental
Martha Vrieze – Thrivent Financial
Hy-Vee Austin
KAAL – ABC 6 News
KAUS Radio
KSMQ
Discover Austin
City of Austin
GRAUC – Greater Rochester Advocates of
Universities and Colleges
SMIF – Southern Minnesota Initiative
Foundation
DCA Development Corporation of Austin ACGV Austin Community Growth Ventures Austin Area Foundation
Austin Public Schools
City of Austin Park & Rec
Dave Thompson – Thompson Auction Service
Our hearts go out to all who have been impacted by COVID-19. For some businesses, organizations and individuals, we know the situation has been extremely difficult and we are hoping for your full recovery. It also has made it more difficult for some to give to the cancer research at The Hormel Institute as
they normally would. As we move forward, please know your support of any kind - whether time, talent, collaboration or dollars - means so much to our scientists at The Hormel Institute. This is a mission we share together – to create a more cancer free world, and one with better outcomes when the diagnosis “cancer” is heard.
It is our department’s privilege to shine the light on the Institute’s cancer research, by sharing the breakthroughs and discoveries of our expert scientists. Through your gifts, events and donations, we are honored to work with you to provide more research through community funded grants. These gifts accelerate discoveries leading to improved cancer prevention, better therapies, and extended life.
Despite the difficult and ongoing impact of COVID-19, over a thousand individuals and businesses donated to The Hormel Institute during 2019-20. Through this support 13 community-funded research grants were made possible. Scientists at The Hormel Institute have new research projects underway, exploring innovative ideas that would not be possible without you. You are helping make the next discovery possible.
Kathi Finley Brenna Gerhart Jill Patterson Gretchen Ramlo
THANK YOU
for moving research forward
DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
FY20 ANNUAL REPORT