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Crescent Cove on the Jason Show

The Jason Show on Fox9 visited Crescent Cove and showed off our Home, playspace, and introduced Crescent Cove kid Thomas and his 1000 watt smile to the world.  Thanks to Kendall and Eric for visiting us and telling our story.
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A New Outdoor Playspace at Crescent Cove

On June 24, 2021, Crescent Cove hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of a new outdoor playspace for kids & families.  The all-inclusive play area features beautiful greenspace with native grasses and trees bordering a mini-baseball field with a custom scoreboard, outdoor musical instruments and the Dragonfly Tower for movement and play. See the media links below on the special ribbon cutting.
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Crescent Cove receives $20k donation

Crescent Cove received a $20,000 grant from Northwestern Mutual's 2021 Community Service Award program. Northwestern Mutual recognizes financial advisors annually for their volunteer service, and provides them with a grant to offer to a nonprofit of their choice. Keith Moeller, founder and principal of Moeller Advisory Group, was recognized as a recipient of the company’s 2021 Community Service Award for his fundraising efforts and commitment to Crescent Cove.
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A Rare Hospice Center for Children Brings Families Together

Katie Lindenfelser describes Crescent Cove as a circle of love, a place of joy. They're not words one might expect of a hospice and respite center for children, but founder and executive director Lindenfelser said Crescent Cove strives to find balance in its work.
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Twins Legend Jack Morris Connects With Kids At Crescent Cove

Mike Max reports on the connection between local athletes and Crescent Cove, including Twins Legend Jack Morris. 
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Crescent Cove Hosts Holiday Drive-Thru Party

Crescent Cove's annual holiday gathering looked a bit different this year, shifting to an outdoor drive-thru event. Families were treated to holiday lights, cheer, treats and gifts, all from the safety of their cars. 
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"Good Things Can Happen in 2020"

Tara Anderson, director of engagement, was interviewed for a piece highlighting the latest project of renovating the existing garage into a new administrative workspace. 
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Podcast: Enhance Life with Music

On this episode of the Enhance Life with Music podcast, Crescent Cove's Katie Lindenfelser talks about music as palliative care, a container for sacred moments, and lifetime preserver of memories.
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MN Twins Player Max Kepler Visits Crescent Cove

Before attending our Home Plate Gala in January, Twins outfielder Max Kepler stopped by our Home! He and his mom, Kathy, toured Crescent Cove, met some of our very special kids, and even signed baseballs for them.
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Twins Legend Jack Morris on FOX 9

In anticipation of our 8th annual Home Plate Gala on January 25, 2020, Twins Legend Jack Morris visited the FOX 9 studios to talk about Crescent Cove. We thank him immensely for being a great spokesman for our mission!
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A Hero's Send-off for a Boy named Raphael

A special thanks to Madelisse and Christian, parents of Raphael, for sharing their story about their time at Crescent Cove.
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Interview with the Ari Goldkind | Canada Talks Sirius XM 176

Our founder was interviewed on The Ari Goldkind Show on Canada Talks Sirius XM, sharing our mission and the journey of opening the Crescent Cove Respite & Hospice Home for Kids.
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Crescent Cove with Lee Valsvik on iHeart Radio

Founder and Executive Director Katie Lindenfelser was interviewed by Lee Valsvik, host of "Twin Cities Community" on iHeart Radio to discuss the journey of how Crescent Cove came to be.
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Crescent Cove with Mike Max

Founder and Executive Director Katie Lindenfelser was interviewed by Mike Max on Thursday, December 27 sharing info about how Crescent Cove started and where we are today.
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Remembering Louie | WCCO Story by Mike Max

This heartwarming story aired on Christmas 2018 as a wonderful tribute to Louie's love for life. Thank you to the Edlund family for sharing Louie's story with Crescent Cove!
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Pat Elfein | My Cause My Cleats 2018

An enormous thank you to Pat Elflein of the Minnesota Vikings for choosing Crescent Cove for his My Cause My Cleats campaign.  Pat wore cleats with the Crescent Cove logo during the Vikings game on Sunday, December 16, and invited representatives from Crescent Cove to be on the field during halftime.  
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Crescent Cove: One Year Later

Thank you to our friends at CCX Media and mom, Jo Schifsky, for this beautiful segment.
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May 18: A Milestone!

Since its inception, Crescent Cove's mission was to open and operate the first residential respite and hospice home in Minnesota specifically designed for children. In order to reach this pinacle goal, we have:
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Announcing the Harmon Killebrew Hospice Home for Kids Endowment Fund

Minneapolis (April 2018) -- Crescent Cove, a non-profit whose mission is to provide care and support for children and young adults with a shortened life expectancy, and their families who love them, is pleased to announce the establishment of an endowment fund to provide ongoing support for its mission and to honor the legacy of Twins Hall of Famer, Harmon Killebrew.
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Grant from Randy Shaver Cancer and Community Fund

The grant will help Crescent Cove acquire equipment that includes a pediatric manual Ez-Lift, computers for the nursing staff, and an adjustable changing table. The items were requested by the organization’s nursing team and support staff to safely care for children and young adults during one of life’s most difficult times.
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Crescent Cove received $27,500 from the Minnesota Chapter of NAIOP

Many thanks to our friends at NAIOP for all they do for kids & families!
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KDWB Grants Crescent Cove a Christmas Wish

Crescent Cove mom, Emily, nominated Crescent Cove for a Christmas Wish, granted by KDWB and the Dave Ryan Show!  Thank you to Emily and the station for the gifts that will go to great use for our kids and families.
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Associated Press Distributes Crescent Cove Feature on MPR

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Crescent Cove on WCCO Radio

Katie speaks with Mike Max on the John Hines Show on Friday, November 24.
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"A Dream Come True" in the Star Tribune

Writer Hannah Covington writes a lovely story about the site for future sleepovers!
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El Minnesota DeHoy Features Crescent Cove Ribbon Cutting

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Crescent Cove on Fox 9

The Fox 9 segment tells the story of Tristan and the Rodriguez family.
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Twin Cities Live Welcomes Crescent Cove & Singer Emily

On November 16, Emily was invited to perform her released song "Don't Worry" on Twin Cities Live. Emily gave a moving appearance on Give to the Max Day, and we are grateful to KSTP for featuring Crescent Cove on-air!
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Picosa Radio Covers Crescent Cove Ribbon Cutting

Picosa Radio produced a segment on Crescent Cove's ribbon cutting on Thursday, November 16.
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Segment on CCX Media Channel 12 Covering the Ribbon Cutting

Many thanks to our new community station, CCX Media Channel 12, for following our journey and sharing our mission with our neighbors. 
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Crescent Cove Featured on MPR

Crescent Cove's mission was featured on a morning segment on MPR on Thursday, November 16, the morning of our Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting.
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It's Finally Here -- An Article by Pioneer Press

Writer Ruben Rosario pens a beautiful article on the celebration of Crescent Cove's dream, published November 16, 2017.
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MinnPost Shares Crescent Cove Story

Many thanks to Andy Steiner for a wonderful profile of Crescent Cove's journey to our grand opening on November 16, 2017.
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Jack Morris on WCCO Speaking on Our Grand Opening

Thanks to Jack Morris for being a spokesperson for Crescent Cove! Jack joined Mike Max on WCCO this week.
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Crescent Cove in the SC Times

Christi Becker, the lead artist of Crescent Cove's new interactive sculptural wall in the Respite & Hospice Home for Kids, was featured in the SC Times on November 14, 2017.
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Welcome to Kate Rubischko!

Crescent Cove is excited to announce that Kate Rubischko has joined the team as our social worker/family support coordinator!
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"Don't Worry" Released to Benefit Crescent Cove

For every song downloaded, streamed, and watched, Crescent Cove receives a portion of the proceeds. Thank you, Emily!
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Our Organizational Partners Bringing the Home to Life

Thank you to our organizational partners for helping us open our doors for families!
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CCX Channel 12 Segment

Crescent Cove kicked off renovations the week of July 25! 
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Home Dedication Ceremony on May 7, 2017

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MinnPost Article from February 8, 2017

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A Peaceful Place for Children to Live – and to Die

Crescent Cove’s pediatric hospice and respite home in Brooklyn Center will be the state’s first.
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Crescent Cove on CCX Cable Channel 12

On February 6, 2017 Crescent Cove Founder, Katie Lindenfelser, appeared on CCX Channel 12 News.  Thanks to Cable Channel 12 for sharing our goal to open the hospice on Twin Lakes by the Fall.
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Crescent Cove Founder Receives JCI Minnesota Award

Crescent Cove founder, Katie Lindenfelser, was selected as one of JCI Minnesota’s Ten Outstanding Young Minnesotans for 2016. Katie was selected as an honoree for her contributions to children’s palliative care and her efforts to bring the Crescent Cove mission to a reality. Congratulations Katie! 
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Heading for Home…Help Us Open the Doors in 2017!

We are grateful to announce that our letter of intent to purchase an existing hospice on Twin Lakes was accepted on October 18, 2016. Our purchase agreement was fully executed on December 18th with a hoped for closing date of late February, 2017.
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Shark Tank’s Extreme Sandbox Hosts Crescent Cove Event!

A huge Thank You to Shark Tank’s Extreme Sandbox hosts event for Crescent Cove! 
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Crescent Cove Awarded $25,000 Grant by the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation

Minneapolis (June 20th, 2016) — Crescent Cove, a non-profit whose mission is to support children who face a shortened life expectancy and their families, today announced that they graciously received a $25,000 grant from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation.  The grant will help Crescent Cove provide the special services needed by families facing one of life’s most difficult journeys, even as the non-profit raises funds to build the Midwest’s first residential hospice and respite center specifically for young people.
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Crescent Cove Awarded $50,000 Grant by the Minnesota Wild Foundation

The grant will help Crescent Cove provide the special services needed by families facing one of life’s most difficult journeys, even as the non-profit raises funds to build the Midwest’s first residential hospice and respite center specifically for young people.
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Crescent Cove Invited to Provide Volunteers at the Ryder Cup

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Crescent Cove on KTIS Radio

Crescent Cove Founder, Katie Lindenfelser, was featured on KTIS and Faith Radio on June 18-19, 2016.
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A Gift from Karsyn’s Krusaders

The gift will help Crescent Cove provide special therapeutic services needed by families facing one of life’s most difficult journeys, even as the non-profit raises funds to build the Midwest’s first residential hospice and respite center specifically for young people.
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Crescent Cove Made it the Engaged Eight level of Brackets for Good!

We are so excited to announce that Crescent Cove made it to the Engaged Eight level on Brackets for Good and raised almost $7,000 Dollars!
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Extreme Sandbox Border Battle Results!

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Vikings/Packers Extreme Border Battle: Extreme Sandbox Kicks-Off Fundraising Smash

The prize? A construction excavator will lift, drop, smash, maim, mangle and demolish a minivan painted with the opponent’s team color and logo. The date/time of the grand finale demolition will be announced soon, as will the driver in the cab. Extreme Sandbox and Crescent Cove will also post the demolition video and photos on their Facebook pages. The video will be posted on YouTube as well.
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Announcing Our Newest Member of the Crescent Cove Staff

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December 17, 2015 Car Raffle – Support Crescent Cove and win a new car!

Congratulations Rick Caligiuri on winning the 2015 car raffle and to his son Chris who he gave the car to, following his service to our country. What an honor to have met you both and our gratitude again to all who participated in the 2015 car raffle with over 1,000 tickets sold. Thank you also to the amazing, anonymous donor!
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Crescent Cove Featured in Star Tribune

Crescent Cove was featured in an article in the Star Tribune on 12/5/15.
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4th Annual Home Plate Gala

It’s hard to believe we are into full planning mode for the 4th Annual Home Plate Gala. It seems like just yesterday we were having fun at the last gala. This year’s gala will be held on Saturday, January 30th at the Marriott Minneapolis Northwest. Look for your “Save the Date” cards in the mail in early October, with information on registration.
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YOU make a difference!

Your support of our mission helps families like the Shu’s. After reaching out to check-in and see how Crescent Cove could help out we received the following email. Thousands of families are on a windy, uncertain road each day. While families are waiting for Crescent Cove’s residential hospice and respite home to be built, they are receiving some much needed ‘mini-respite’ experiences such as integrative therapies, meals and time away to be a family. The need is always best understood when we hear directly from a family… Levi’s mom Dannel wrote…
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Crescent Cove receives $25,000 grant from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation

The grant will help Crescent Cove provide the special services needed by families facing one of life’s most difficult journeys, even as the non-profit raises funds to build the Midwest’s first residential hospice and respite center specifically for young people.
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Ladies and Shopping: Spring Fundraising Success!

Thank you to volunteer Laura Hochban for hosting the fourth annual community fundraiser at Mainstream Boutique in Mendota Heights on April 11, 2015! Over $500 was raised as a portion of each purchase was given to Crescent Cove. Many more people in the community are aware of our mission and organization. If you are interested in hosting or organizing a community fundraising event, please contact Crescent Cove at Info@CrescentCove.org or call 952-426-4711.
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Children’s Lighthouse of Minnesota is now Crescent Cove

We were informed that a Texas-based child care center that owns a U.S. registration for the trademark “Children’s Lighthouse” for use in connection with day care services, will be expanding into the Minnesota market. In light of this fact and in order to avoid possible future confusion between that organization and our distinct mission, it was in our best interest to change our name.
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