The Steve and Mary Mattson Fund
Our Risks of the Game Gala is just around the corner! Monies from the event will go to the Steve and Mary Mattson Fund. Last week, Anne Marie shared the story of her friends. This week, you can hear it [...]
A beautiful gift from an inspiring couple: The Steve and Mary Mattson Fund
By Anne Marie Hansen, President & Founder I am honored to introduce to you a couple I met 16 years ago. When I first opened the home in Minnetonka, Steve and Mary Mattson listened to the dream and vision I [...]
Unmasking Brain Injury – coming July 27!
We are excited to announce that our Unmasking Brain Injury event will take place on Wednesday, July 27 at 1:00pm in the Gianna Homes - Sursum Corda garden. Our residents, along with their families, will have the opportunity to share [...]
Caring for those with CTE
When a loved one begins to show signs of Alzhiemer’s disease and other types dementia, families can find it difficult to know where to turn. Amid doctor appointments and exams, living with the daily truth of this disease, and the heartache [...]
Unmasking Brain Injury
This year, Gianna Homes will be tackling the issue of brain injury, especially those related to concussions, at our upcoming fundraising even - The Risks of the Game Gala on Friday, November 4 at the U.S. Bank Vikings stadium. We [...]
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
On Friday, November 4, 2016, Gianna Homes will host our annual gala at the new U.S. Bank Vikings Stadium. Our "new play" this year features a keynote address by Jordan Leopold, a Minnesota native who knows firsthand the Risks of [...]
Introducing Jordan Leopold: Advocate for those with CTE
SAVE THE DATE - Gianna Homes annual gala Friday, November 4, 2016 at the U.S. Bank Vikings Stadium. This year, our event will feature Jordan Leopold, a Minnesota native who sustained more than eight concussions playing in the NHL. He [...]
Honoring Laurina: A Memorial Day story of One Women’s Army Corps Veteran
Written by her nephews, Frank and Jerry Reiff Laurina was born November 23, 1912 to Mathias and Susan Reiff in Breda, Iowa. When she was born, she had five sisters and three brothers. Seven years later, her brother Urban was born. [...]
Caring for Young Onset Alzheimer’s – Lenny’s Story
Lenny was born in Hibbing, Minnesota, and to this day, he is proud to be a "ranger". He loves the wonderful ethnic food of the range, including porketta, pasties and sarmas. His claim to fame from his days on "da [...]
The Impact of Volunteers
The Phillips Family Our journey to Gianna Homes began with a friend who passed out a flier at a meeting at our oldest daughter’s high school. I couldn’t get Gianna Homes out of my mind, especially as both of my [...]