Two years ago, Donna Heinsbroek competed at the Gopher Regional. Aiming to earn both Life Master status and win her mini-McKenney category (which she did by leaps and bounds), she came to Minnesota, did well and made friends.
Donna's quest had a special urgency. She was battling Stage IV cancer. And on May 5th, Donna's battled ended.
Those of us who met Donna had wonderful memories of this delightful and amazing woman. Her husband, Hans Heinsbroek, in Donna's obituary, made this request. No flowers at her funeral; no donations. But - could each of us "Pay It Forward" - however we would choose.
Our bridge community is an incredible one; people connected all over the world through our love of the greatest mind game ever.
So we ask of all our Minnesota players, attendees at the Gopher - and - anyone else who wishes to join in.... Please "Pay It Forward" for Donna. And, when you do, please send Peg Kaplan an email at [email protected] detailing what your "Pay It Forward" choice was. I shall collect all your kind acts and send them to Hans.
Donna's courageous story is below. Thank you, all!
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