SPAAR HERO
Recipients
Read about past SPAAR Hero recipients and the work they do in their communities.
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Marsha Burgeson Is SPAAR Hero For Her Work With Open Arms
The kitchen is a regular hub of activity at Open Arms in Minneapolis on any given day as volunteers crack eggs, wash lettuce, peel carrots and create baked goods in preparation for another round of deliveries to homes throughout the Twin Cities metro.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/SPAAR-Hero-Header.png)
Celebrating 5 Years of SPAAR Hero
Throughout its five years, SPAAR Hero has shined a light on many SPAAR members or member teams creating a positive impact in their community.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/SPAAR-Hero-Blog-Connie-Bossard.png)
Connie Bossard Named SPAAR Hero
SPAAR is pleased to announce Connie Bossard as a 2021 SPAAR Hero. Connie is committed to volunteer work with the White Bear Rotary and many events in the area.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/SPAAR-Hero-February-2021.png)
The Muske Community Support Foundation Named SPAAR Hero For February 2021
Originally referred to as “Beyond Excellence”, this volunteer program was developed when Realtors® out of the ERA Muske Real Estate Brokerage were looking for ways to give back to their community.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Copy-of-SPAAR-Hero-Nominations-1.png)
Michael Hunstad has been named SPAAR Hero for March 2018
Michael is extremely involved in helping to make his community a better place. He has been instrumental in growing Toys for Joy into a year-round community program that has been thriving since 1986.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/SPAAR-Hero-Spotlight-scaled.jpg)
Tom Wilkinson has been named SPAAR Hero for May 2018
A veteran himself, Tom feels a personal commitment to helping other veterans and has volunteered his time, talent and money to do so.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/SPAAR-Hero-Spotlight-scaled.jpg)
Susan Gonyea has been named SPAAR Hero for April 2019
Sue's experience as educator and passion for community service encourages the next generation of volunteers.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/SPAAR-Hero-Spotlight-scaled.jpg)
Edina Realty in Roseville is SPAAR Hero for December 2017
The entire Edina Realty – Roseville office comes together to help feed the homeless on a weekly basis. They’ve been doing so every week—all year long—since 2013.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/SPAAR-Hero-Spotlight-scaled.jpg)