Save the date for 2026’s Achieving Dreams Breakfast!
McNamara Alumni Center
Thursday, October 29, 2026
7:00 AM Doors open, coffee served
7:30 AM Program starts
8:30 AM Program concludes
Join us for this year’s Achieving Dreams Breakfast! Celebrate the power of businesses and nonprofits partnering to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable communities.
Doors open early, with a fun, Rise-n-Shine coffee station and networking with colleagues, followed by a hot, plated breakfast and inspirational program, which highlights the life-changing work that Avivo does. The event concludes promptly at 8:30 a.m.
Meet this year’s Avivo Celebrated Community Leader:
Lisa Shannon, President & CEO of Allina Health
Lisa Shannon was appointed to the role of CEO Jan.1, 2022. She has the responsibility to set the overall strategic direction for Allina Health, ensuring the organization delivers exceptional care and supports the health and well-being of all those served.
Prior to her appointment as CEO, she served as president and chief operating officer, accountable for driving exceptional clinical, operational and financial performance, thus allowing Allina Health to deliver quality, affordable care to the communities we serve.
Avivo’s Achieving Dreams Breakfast celebrates the tireless efforts of individuals like Lisa who lead with integrity and a deep commitment to enhancing our community.
Candy, a former Avivo participant who’s had tremendous success, speaks at Avivo’s 2024 Achieving Dreams Breakfast.
Become a sponsor:
Your sponsorship supports Avivo’s life-changing work, while showcasing your business’ commitment to community engagement.
Sponsor benefits vary based on sponsorship level. They can include your logo on this event web page and event invitations, tables for you and your guests, mentions in social media shares, recognition at the event, ads in printed program, and more!
Please contact Gregg Bell, Director of Grant Support & Corporate Relations, to become a sponsor or if you have any questions about sponsorship. Thank you for your commitment and contribution.