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Annual Fund
We have a 49-year history of providing an inclusive preschool experience for children with special needs and believe all children benefit from learning alongside peers of varying abilities. Learn more about how our services changed Pilar's life and give to our Annual Fund.

Stressbusters
About 13% of children and adolescents experience an anxiety disorder. We believe early intervention is key. Learn about our Stressbusters Group for children ages 7 - 9.


2010 St. David's Center Gala
The 2010 St. David's Center Gala on March 6, 2010, shone with glitz, glamour and glitter with 320 attendees leaving a shining impression -- not only in their attire but through their generous donations.
The 22nd Annual St. David's Center Gala exceeded its fundraising goal, raising more than $148,000 in net proceeds. These funds will support programs at St. David's Center.
At a Glance
Corporate Sponsors / Table Hosts: $70,200
Individual Tickets: $13,550
Live Auction: $38,700
Silent Auction: $23,865
Light-the-Way: $37,458
Wall of Wine Raffle: $2,320
Bling Ring Raffle: $1,720
Thank you to everyone who supported the Gala -- whether a sponsor, donor, volunteer or guest -- and lighting the way for the more than 2,500 children and families we serve each year.
We are looking forward to next year as we mark our 50th year of Building relationships that nurture the development of children and families.
Light the Way
Thank you to 2010 St. David's Center Gala Honorary Co-Chairs John and Candace Randle for sharing their family's story with us as part of the Light-the-Way program.
View the story of how their son, Jonathan, benefitted from early childhood education, pediatric therapy and inclusion services -- where children of all abilities learn side-by-side, at St. David's Center.
Their story also was featured in the March 6 issue of the Star Tribune. View the article and see the video.
Photos
Photos from the event will soon be available here and on our Facebook page. Some also are currently posted on Mpls.St.Paul Magazine.
Thank You, Sponsors
Silver Sponsors:
Brad & Dru-Ann Childress


Bronze Sponsors: Anchor Bank; Malt-O-Meal; McGough Companies; PeopleNet; RJF Agencies, Inc.; United Parcel Services (UPS); Virtelligence; Your Art's Desire
Flower Sponsor: Winsome Orchids and Gardens
Technology Sponsor: Graybow Communications Group
Wine Sponsor: Netgain Technology
Additional Sponsors: Culligan Water Conditioning; Developers Resource Company; Master Craft Labels; Minnesota Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation; Minnesota Vikings; Nestle Nutrition, Inc; Pediatric Home Service; Piper Jaffray; Solbrekk; Streeter & Associates
Frank Bennett; Crosby Family; Lars & Molly Erdahl; Chris & Sharon McGrann; Kurt & Laura Nisi; John Overton & Ann Lowry; Tim Plant & Peggy Sundermeyer; John & Candace Randle; Bill & Karen Richard; Dan & Julie Sjordal; Larry & Lynn Stranghoener
Within every child is a spark. Light the way. Make them shine.
St. David's Center for Child & Family Development | 3395 Plymouth Road Minnetonka, MN 55305 | (952) 939-0396
