Eleven Who Care event

Thank you to Jane for these photos from the reception before the event, during the program and after.

KAREN AT THE RECEPTION BEFORE THE PROGRAMKARE 11's JULIE NELSON & KARENKAREN & DEE DEEDENISE GUARDING THE AWARD

Eleven Who Care event

The Eleven Who Kare event last night was terrific. We were all so proud of Karen!

I hope anyone who has photos from the two days of her visit and any thoughts they would like to share will send them to me to include in one or more blog posts.

This photo from my cell phone isn't going to cut it :-)

In honor of rescuer, Karen Good

Karen Good of Red Lake Rosie's Rescue is honored today for her selfless efforts on behalf of the animals of Red Lake Indian Reservation. As a volunteer selected as one the Eleven Who Care in 2011, she will attend a special event hosted by Thrivent Financial and Kare 11 this evening.

The recognition Karen appreciates most, of course, is the unspoken thanks from the hundreds of animals she has helped over the years. This poem was sent to Karen by a supporter and I thought today was the perfect day to share it.

THE REASON
(to you from the animals you have rescued)

CINNAMONI would've died that day if not for you.
I would've given up on life if not for your kind eyes.
JUSTINI would've used my teeth in fear if not for your gentle hands.
CINDERELLAI would have left this life believing that all humans don't care
LORNABelieving there is no such thing as fur that isn't matted,
skin that isn't flea bitten,
good food and enough of it,
beds to sleep on,
someone to love me,
to show me I deserve love just because I exist.
SURVIVORYour kind eyes, your loving smile, your gentle hands
Your big heart saved me...
WILLOWYou soothed away the memories of my old life.
KYRAYou have taught me what it means to be loved.
I have seen you do the same for other animals like me.
LUCYI have heard you ask yourself in times of despair
Why you do it-
When there is no more money, no more room, no more homes
PINKYYou open your heart a little bigger, stretch the money a little further
Make just a little more room...to save one more like me.
KIRAI tell you with the gratitude and love that shines in my eyes
MISTYIn the best way I know how
Reminding you why you go on trying.
ZORROI am the reason
CASEYThe animals before me are the reason
As are the ones who come after.
TINY PUPOur lives would've been wasted, our love never given
JUNEBUGWe would die if not for you.

Author unknown

WE LOVE YOU, KAREN!!If you are interested in learning the stories of any of these animals, just enter the name in the "Search this blog" box in the upper right corner of the screen and click on "Search" to retrieve a list of posts about them.

Karen's Kare 11 live interview

Crystal was backstage for Karen's live television debut. She took some photos and filed this report:

A delightful fellow animal lover named Bonnie did Karen's make-up and hair. Bonnie shared with us the wall filled with autographs and warm messages from numerous grateful celebrities whom she also helped to look their best.

Karen looked absolutely stunning.

Marilou Lu also got a little touch up as Ahnung patiently waited.

Karen presented a great deal of information in the short time span. It was wonderful to see Karen get just a fraction of the attention and gratitude she is due. Both Karen and Marilou did an excellent job, and Ahnung was total perfection.

After the show, we enjoyed good conversation over lunch, and Karen had a little time to relax before she headed back to her beloved animals.

Video of Karen's appearance on Kare 11 Today show

Here is the video of Karen Good of Red Lake Rosie's Rescue appearing on the Kare 11 Today show as an Eleven Who Care honoree. Marilou from Pet Haven brought her Red Lake dog Ah-nung as an ambassador for RLRR rescued animals. Nice job, Karen!!

Karen's appearance on Kare 11 Today

The video from Karen Good's appearance this morning on the Kare 11 Today show has not been posted as of 5pm Monday, but it should appear HERE.

While we are waiting, you can check out yesterday's spa day for Ah-nung, the Red Lake Rosie's Rescue ambassador dog that appeared with Karen. Ah-nung has her own Facebook page!

TV Interview with Karen on Kare 11 Today show MONDAY!!

Karen Good of Red Lake Rosie's Rescue will be interviewed on the Kare 11 Today show on Monday, March 28, 2011. TV show starts at 11 a.m. and Karen expects to appear at about 11:30 with Ah-nung as a RLRR ambassador dog. Marilou of Pet Haven adopted Ah-nung and she has become a therapy dog.

This is additional recognition of Karen as one of the 2011 Eleven Who Care volunteers. Please tune in! It's only a 3-minute spot, so don't blink!

If you miss it, I'm sure it will be posted on their website later and I will be sure to post it on the blog and on facebook.

TV Interview with Karen on Kare 11 Monday!!

Karen Good of Red Lake Rosie's Rescue will be interviewed at 11a.m. on the Kare 11 Today show on Monday, March 28, 2011. This is additional recognition of Karen as one of the 2011 Eleven Who Care volunteers. Please tune in!

If you miss it, I hope it will be posted on their website later and I will be sure to post it on the blog and on facebook.

Karen & RLRR on KARE11 TV TONIGHT!!!

Karen Good & Red Lake Rosie's Rescue will be featured in a KARE 11 television Extra segment during the 10pm news broadcast TONIGHT (Thursday, March 17, 2011). It should be after the main news stories and just before the weather.

The interview will be available on their website after the broadcast and I will post the link as soon as it is available.

She is being featured because she is one of the 2011 Eleven Who Care volunteer honorees. Please watch!!

KARE11 visits Red Lake Rosie's Rescue!

Jim Douglas of KARE11 came up to Red Lake Rosie's Rescue on Monday, March 7, 2011, to do the interview and camera work for my television segment as one of the 2011 Eleven Who Care volunteers.

As it turns out I will not need to go to Golden Valley for the interview which makes it easier for planning. I guess I did not realize the interview was today, but I think it went okay.

Nancy O'Sullivan, the person who nominated me, was also on the interview.

I will be attending the dinner when they schedule it.

Kevin took this photo to remember the day.

Thanks for all your great support and help through this process.

Have a great day!!

Karen :)

Karen Good honored by Eleven Who Care

CONGRATULATIONS, KAREN!!!

Eleven Who Care honorees announced for 2011
Updated: 1/26/2011 8:52:20 AM, Golden Valley, Minn.

The Eleven Who Care program was created 27 years ago to recognize the outstanding volunteers that serve our community.

Each year hundreds of volunteers are nominated for the award and the Eleven Who Care Board of Governors select the eleven to be honored. The honorees represent the variety of opportunities available in our community. They truly exemplify the belief that one person can make a difference.

The 2011 Eleven Who Care honorees are:

Tony Caponi - Founder and Artistic Director of Caponi Art Park and Learning Center in Eagan.

Ben Christenson - Mentor through Big Brother Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities.

Joan Donner - Co-founder of F.I.S.H. (Friends in Service to Humanity) and volunteer coordinator at the Mora Food Bank.

Karen Good - Director of Red Lake Rosie's Rescue.

Kathy Hult - Volunteer with the ALS Association & Helping Paws.

Jeff Matt - Key supporter of Free to Be, Inc. in Anoka County.

Susie Miller - Founder of Minnesota Special Hockey.

Richard Proudfit - Founder of Kids Against Hunger.

Father Bernard Reiser - Created Reiser Relief, Inc. to help the people of Haiti.

Margie Sborov - Founder of Angel Foundation.

Irene Theile - Known at the Minnesota Teen Challenge as "the Cookie Lady."

Viewers will have the opportunity to meet a different Eleven Who Care honoree each month on various KARE 11 News programs and on kare11.com.

The members of the 2011 Board of Governors are:
Brad Hewitt - President & CEO; Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Bill Lentsch - Sr. Vice President, Minnesota Operations; Delta Air Lines, Inc.
John Remes - President & General Manager; KARE 11
Kristen Schurrer - Executive Director; Hands On Twin Cities
Michael Tattersfield - President & CEO; Caribou Coffee
Mandy Whiteside - Community Relations; KARE 11
Nominations are being accepted for the 2012 group of Eleven Who Care honorees. If you know of an outstanding volunteer, consider nominating them for this award. Download the nomination form today.

(Copyright 2011 by KARE. All Rights Reserved.)