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Meet our 2025 Recipients of the $2,500 Sandy Rasmussen Scholarship

We are excited to announce the recipients of Dove Healthcare's 8th Annual $2,500 Sandy Rasmussen Scholarship Award. Congratulations to Destiny Pichla at Dove Healthcare - Regional Vent Center and Spencer Herrick at Dove Healthcare - Bloomer!  

This scholarship was created in honor and appreciation of Sandy Rasmussen, a dedicated, hard-working, and compassionate employee of Dove Healthcare - Rutledge Home for over 50 years! Sandy served in a variety of roles over the years, from resident assistant to nutritional services director. She has also served her community through countless hours fundraising for the Alzheimer's Association and American Cancer Society. 

Scholarship Committee Chair Kena Luzinski shared, "Destiny and Spencer emulate Sandy's compassion and energy. We are honored to be able to help them advance their education and career in healthcare."  Destiny, a CNA and medication aide, is enrolled in the nursing program at Northwood Technical College, while Spencer, an LPN, is completing the nursing program at CVTC. Both have achieved Dove Healthcare's signature HomeGROWN status during their time with us. 

Director of Nursing Ashley Spaeth had this to say about Destiny, "Destiny is very competent of her job duties and continues to challenge herself and grow. She is a CNA, CNA mentor, and medication aide. Destiny demonstrates compassion for our residents, a clear sense of responsibility, excellent organizational skills, and has gone above and beyond her duties." 

Nurse Case Manager Kari Engelstad had this to say about Spencer, "Spencer is kind, outgoing, and eager to learn. He is hard working and very well liked by his peers and the residents. In addition to his impressive work ethic, Spencer is a natural leader and a humble employee. He has a great attitude and is always willing to help out a fellow co-worker." 

We are so grateful for everyone that took the time to apply for this scholarship. Dove Healthcare is blessed with bright, talented individuals.