Helping to make Jennifer Rue’s dream come true to attend a Vikings football game were L-R: Brad Madson, Vikings Executive Director Community Relations/Youth Football, Liz Dawson, Cook County Administrator Jeff Cadwell, Jennifer Rue, and Bruce Messelt, Chisago County Administrator/Association of Minnesota County Administrators.
Through the generosity of the Minnesota Vikings and Hotel Ivy, Cook County was able to provide one of its employees battling cancer a special trip to a Vikings’ game on Sunday.
Jennifer Rue, a social worker employed as the Adult Mental Health Case Worker with Cook County Public Health & Human Services, has been battling brain cancer since March of this year. The severity of Jennifer’s illness has forced her to recently leave her job with the county while she courageously battles the disease. Jennifer loves the Vikings and NFL football, but her illness has limited her ability to go to games.
County Administrator Jeff Cadwell worked with Bruce Messelt of the Minnesota Association of County Administrators to contact the Minnesota Vikings Community Relations coordinator, as well as Jennifer’s sister, to arrange the trip for Jennifer.
The Minnesota Vikings provided complimentary tickets and on-field passes for Jennifer and a friend to attend the game. The Hotel Ivy provided a complimentary room with concierge, valet, room service, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and refreshments.
“All of the staff of the Vikings, Hotel Ivy, and U.S. Bank Stadium were extremely accommodating and gracious in anticipating Jen’s needs during her stay, and went out of their way to provide a fantastic, memorable experience,” said Cadwell. “We are so grateful to all who were involved in making this possible for her.”
County colleagues also recently held a Taco Tuesday fundraiser lunch to assist with medical expenses.
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