Minnesota State Academy for the Blind Foundation

...in the service of the visually impaired

Fundraisers

Chili Dogs on a Warm Fall Night

Dozens of students, family, friends, supporters and community members attended the all-you-can-eat Chili Dog Supper on November 7, 2010, at the Academy. The event raised funds for the Academy, and proved to be a great success for the MSAB Foundation, as well, with 30 new members signing up.


MSAB instructor Ken Trebelhorne
Assistive technology instructor Ken Trebelhorne greeted attendees and collected names for the many door prize giveaways.
Student-made work study projects for sale
An array of products created by students in the Work Study Program were for sale all evening.
MSAB Foundation drawing announcement
Foundation board members Patty Hooey and Dick Berge announced the winner of the $25 drawing: Mark Rovie of No. St. Paul.

Golf Tournament Aces Hole-in-One for MSAB Foundation Projects
The 2010 Optical Golf Day on August 9, sponsored by the Upper Midwest Optical Golf Day Sight Preservation Foundation, raised an astounding $33,000 to benefit the Academy. On November 15, they presented the proceeds, which will benefit the Academy's art integration program.

UMOGD check presentation 2010
Members of the UMOGD Sight Preservation Foundation presented the proceeds from the Tournament to MSABF Treasurer Dick Berge.
MSAB student performs on harmonica
In honor of the occasion, several students performed, exhibiting their talents through voice, piano and harmonica.
MSAB student thank-you notes
Students expressed their appreciation with thank-you notes and displays.