Courage Center Honored With KARE TV's 2008 Eleven Who Care Agency of Distinction

MINNEAPOLIS, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Minneapolis-based Courage Center is
pleased to announce that KARE 11 TV has named the nonprofit its 2008 Eleven
Who Care Agency of Distinction.
Over the years, Twin Cities based KARE TV's Eleven Who Care has recognized
the outstanding efforts of 264 (275 including 2008) community volunteers. The
story of each recipient is inspiring and amazing. Since the awards began,
12 Courage Center volunteers (including three pairs of volunteers) have been
honored with Eleven Who Care awards. The Agency of Distinction was created in
1990 to highlight a Twin Cities nonprofit organization. The Agency of
Distinction also receives the proceeds from the dinner and live telecast.
In the 25-year history of the Eleven Who Care awards, Courage Center has
had more winners than any other nonprofit agency. Eleven Who Care honors the
contributions of grassroots volunteers and promotes the spirit of volunteerism
in our community. The honorees are selected by the Board of Governors in May
and recognized during a live TV telecast in September. Nominations are
accepted from anywhere in the KARE 11 viewing area.
The 25th Year of Eleven Who Care will host a 90-minute telecast on
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008. In addition to recognizing the efforts of 11 new
volunteers, KARE TV will also look back at the previous 25 years and the
impact volunteerism has had on this community. We hope you tune in and help
us celebrate this terrific community honor. If you're interested in
supporting Courage Center by purchasing individual tickets or table
sponsorships for the event, contact Marilyn Crawford in Courage Center's
Development Department, at 763-520-0544.
About Courage Center
Courage Center is a nonprofit rehabilitation and resource center that
advances the lives of children and adults experiencing barriers to health and
independence. At Courage Center, we specialize in treating brain injury;
spinal cord injury; stroke; chronic pain; autism; and disabilities experienced
since birth. Founded in 1928, Minneapolis-based Courage Center offers
advanced technologies and innovation provided in part through the efforts of
thousands of volunteers and donors.
CONTACT: Sue Warner, communications manager
Courage Center, 763-520-0263, sue.warner@courage.org

SOURCE Courage Center

Sue Warner, communications manager of Courage Center, +1-763-520-0263,
sue.warner@courage.org