St. Luke's Foundation

08/27/2026

Join us on Friday, September 11 at the DECC Harbor Side Ballroom at 5:30 pm as we Light the Night for Aspirus St. Luke's Hospice Care.
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The Circle of Light Gala is one of St. Luke's Foundation's most important fundraising events and one of Aspirus St. Luke's biggest nights. Every year supporters, community leaders and employees gather to celebrate compassion, honor outstanding individuals and support a meaningful cause. The evening features a brief awards program, culinary stations, live and silent auctions.

Tickets are on sale now!
Silent Auction Opens on Monday, August 31

Visit our event website for more information and to purchase your tickets.
https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/a2053903-97d7-45bb-ad72-d21c16ba5cc8/events/vevt:83b77e61-af35-4092-83c3-55860833ab03/home/story

Please congratulate our 2026 awardees:

Ron Franzen Community Spirit Award
Jessica Stauber, MBA, APR
Aspirus Health Director of System Government Relations

Physician Award
Matthew Spanier, MD
Aspirus St. Luke's Emergency and Critical Care Medicine

Friend Award
Phil Strom
Patient, Former St. Luke's Board Member, St. Luke's Foundation Donor

08/13/2026

Tickets are on sale now for the 2026 Circle of Light Gala - Light the Night.

Join us for an evening filled with joy, connection, and purpose as we come together to support Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospice. The Circle of Light Gala is more than a night out, it's an opportunity to celebrate life, honor loved ones, and ensure compassionate hospice care is available for patients and families when they need it most.

Together, we can light the way for others in our community.

Circle of Light Gala -Light the Night
Friday, September 11
DECC Harbor Side Ballroom
5:30pm -Social, Culinary Stations, Silent Auction

Purchase your tickets or sponsorship today: www.aspirus.org/circleoflight

07/31/2026

Cheering on the Duluth Huskies today as they go for the Superior Cup!

This Wednesday, over 200 Aspirus St. Luke’s employees gathered at Wade Stadium for a special night with the Huskies. Players wore special Aspirus St. Luke’s and St. Luke’s Foundation jerseys that were auctioned to benefit Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospice.

ASL’s own Theresa Starkey, MD, threw the first pitch, and Lindsay Johnson, APRN, CNP, sang the National Anthem.

What a night!

07/29/2026

It’s Aspirus St. Luke’s Night with the Duluth Huskies! The specially designed Aspirus St. Luke’s and St. Luke’s Foundation jerseys are up for auction. All proceeds will support Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospice.
Bid here: https://fans.winwithdash.com/team/duluthhuskies/event/6a5696bb899bdf0008a554a7?fromSearch=true

Our very own, Theresa Starkey, MD will be throwing the first pitch and Lindsay Johnson, NP will be singing the National Anthem.

💙⚾ New threads tonight!

Our 2026 Aspirus St. Luke’s Specialty Jerseys take the field TONIGHT during Aspirus St. Luke’s Jersey Auction Night.

Bid on the game-worn jerseys through DASH and take home your favorite after the game!

07/23/2026

It was a beautiful (and HOT!) day on the course for our 43rd Annual Benefit Tournament. Thanks to our incredible players, donors, sponsors and volunteers, we raised over $32,000 to advance compassionate patient care, research and community health. Grateful for a community that shows up and gives back.

07/09/2026

As we prepare for our 43rd Annual Benefit Tournament, we'd like to recognize and thank our sponsors for their generosity and commitment to our community.

Because of your support, this event continues to bring people together while helping advance compassionate patient care, research and community health throughout the region.

Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us make a difference.

A special thank you to our Premier Sponsor, A.W. Kuettel & Sons, Inc.

07/03/2026

Limited tickets remain! Whether you're a golfer, pickleball player, bridge enthusiast or ready to try mahjong for the first time, the 43rd Annual St. Luke’s Foundation Benefit Tournament has a spot for you.

Join us for a day of competition, connection and community impact, all while supporting patient care close to home.

Register online: https://onecau.se/2026slfbenefittournament

06/25/2026

Curious about Mahjong?
Join our 43rd Annual Benefit Tournament on Monday, July 13 for an Introduction to Mahjong session where you will learn American and Chinese versions of this ever-popular game!

$75 covers your lesson, lunch, entry gift, table prize, handbook and a full afternoon of fun.

Come play, connect, and support a great cause. All funds raised support St. Luke's Foundation's unrestricted grants program to advance compassionate care, research and community health.

A link to 2026 St. Luke's Foundation Benefit Tournament's main page.

06/16/2026

Whether You Swing, Serve, Play or Match Tiles...
There's a place for everyone at our 43rd Annual Benefit Tournament! Join us for a day of friendly competition, community connection and meaningful impact.

Enjoy golf, pickleball, croquet, bridge or our exciting new addition, mahjong! New to the game? No problem! Our Introduction to Mahjong session will help you learn the game and join the fun with confidence.

For more than four decades, supporters like you have helped raise over $1.2 million to advance patient care throughout our region. Every ticket purchased helps bring innovation, comfort and healing to patients and families served by Aspirus St. Luke's.

https://onecau.se/2026slfbenefittournament

Special thank you to our premier sponsor, A.W. Kuettel & Sons, Inc.

05/28/2026

Congratulations to St. Luke’s Foundation’s very own, Meagan Avery, on being named a Duluth News Tribune 20 Under 40 awardee!

This recognition reflects the incredible impact Meagan makes each day, not only through her professional contributions, but in her deep commitment to social causes and community. Her leadership, compassion, competence, and joyful spirit lifts everyone around her.

We are so grateful for all that Meagan brings to St. Luke’s Foundation, Aspirus St. Luke's, our region and the patients and families we serve. Bravo!

Learn more about our awardee:
https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/community/meagan-avery-38-st-lukes-foundation

Meet the class of 2026:
https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/20-under-40-awards-meet-the-class-of-2026

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