Bruce Rasmussen and Dr. Shannon Hoos-Thompson
Photo by: Ariella Chavez
Creighton Hosts 13th Annual Leaders for Life Luncheon
5/4/2018 3:25:00 PM | Ath. Development, Special Events
Creighton honors Dr. Shannon Hoos-Thompson and Dorothy Nipp
OMAHA, Neb. -- Dr. Shannon Hoos-Thompson and Dorothy Nipp were among those recognized earlier today by Creighton Athletics at the 13th Annual Leaders for Life Luncheon held at D.J. Sokol Arena inside the Wayne and Eileen Ryan Athletic Center.
The Leaders for Life Luncheon is an annual fundraising event that celebrates Creighton's female student-athletes, and allows those student-athletes the opportunity to thank the supporters of women's athletics who make it possible to compete in the BIG EAST and at the NCAA Division I level. All Leaders for Life gifts directly support the annual and endowed scholarship funds to ensure the continued education and graduation of outstanding female leaders. Additionally, this Luncheon provides Creighton Athletics an occasion to honor two influential supporters of women's athletics for their continued leadership and advancement at Creighton and among the community. More than $130,000 was raised at this year's event.
Dr. Shannon Hoos-Thompson, BS'99, MD'03 was recognized with the Leaders for Life Award. She was a two-time Academic all-MVC honoree and the 1997-98 Creighton Softball Most Inspirational Player. Dr. Hoos-Thompson recently accepted a role with Cardiovascular Associates in Sioux City after spending over six years as a general cardiologist in Kearney. For the past three years, she volunteered her time as the medical director for the Help Care Clinic, a facility providing free care to uninsured county residents. As a testament to her volunteer work, she received the ServeNebraska Recognition Governor Award and Kearney Hub Freedom Award and was recognized as a finalist for the COPIC Humanitarian Award. In 2016, Dr. Hoos-Thompson and her husband, Brian, endowed a scholarship to support Creighton female student-athletes, who demonstrate extra dedication, as she did while attending Creighton.
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Dorothy Nipp was chosen to receive the Believe and Achieve Award. Nipp, CEO and co-owner of TAB Construction, has experienced amazing success as a woman in male-dominated industries and her company has improved the lives of so many individuals from Iowa and Nebraska. Nipp and her husband, Pat, BS'55 and Creighton baseball letterman, have been tremendous benefactors of Creighton Athletics, especially its women's athletic programs. Nipp's generosity has provided countless opportunities for Bluejay student-athletes. Just as important, her success, advice, humbleness and willingness to make a difference serve as incredible examples for our female student-athletes.
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Women's basketball standout Sydney Lamberty was honored with the Red McManus Award, an honor given to a senior basketball player, men's or women's, whose talent, intensity and passion on and off the court throughout their career contributes to the program's national prominence. McManus served as men's basketball coach at Creighton from 1959-69, earning 138 victories.
Rowing freshman Katie Graham received the Dr. Melissa Kean Endowed Scholarship, and fellow freshman Amy Leasure of the women's cross country team received the Leaders for Life Endowed Scholarship. Both awards are for the 2018-19 academic year. Rising volleyball senior Taryn Kloth also became the first recipient of the Leaders For Life Annual Scholarship.
To donate to the Leaders for Life Scholarship Fund, visit . https://one.bidpal.net/l4l2018/browse/donation.
The Leaders for Life Luncheon is an annual fundraising event that celebrates Creighton's female student-athletes, and allows those student-athletes the opportunity to thank the supporters of women's athletics who make it possible to compete in the BIG EAST and at the NCAA Division I level. All Leaders for Life gifts directly support the annual and endowed scholarship funds to ensure the continued education and graduation of outstanding female leaders. Additionally, this Luncheon provides Creighton Athletics an occasion to honor two influential supporters of women's athletics for their continued leadership and advancement at Creighton and among the community. More than $130,000 was raised at this year's event.
Dr. Shannon Hoos-Thompson, BS'99, MD'03 was recognized with the Leaders for Life Award. She was a two-time Academic all-MVC honoree and the 1997-98 Creighton Softball Most Inspirational Player. Dr. Hoos-Thompson recently accepted a role with Cardiovascular Associates in Sioux City after spending over six years as a general cardiologist in Kearney. For the past three years, she volunteered her time as the medical director for the Help Care Clinic, a facility providing free care to uninsured county residents. As a testament to her volunteer work, she received the ServeNebraska Recognition Governor Award and Kearney Hub Freedom Award and was recognized as a finalist for the COPIC Humanitarian Award. In 2016, Dr. Hoos-Thompson and her husband, Brian, endowed a scholarship to support Creighton female student-athletes, who demonstrate extra dedication, as she did while attending Creighton.
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Dorothy Nipp was chosen to receive the Believe and Achieve Award. Nipp, CEO and co-owner of TAB Construction, has experienced amazing success as a woman in male-dominated industries and her company has improved the lives of so many individuals from Iowa and Nebraska. Nipp and her husband, Pat, BS'55 and Creighton baseball letterman, have been tremendous benefactors of Creighton Athletics, especially its women's athletic programs. Nipp's generosity has provided countless opportunities for Bluejay student-athletes. Just as important, her success, advice, humbleness and willingness to make a difference serve as incredible examples for our female student-athletes.
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Women's basketball standout Sydney Lamberty was honored with the Red McManus Award, an honor given to a senior basketball player, men's or women's, whose talent, intensity and passion on and off the court throughout their career contributes to the program's national prominence. McManus served as men's basketball coach at Creighton from 1959-69, earning 138 victories.
Rowing freshman Katie Graham received the Dr. Melissa Kean Endowed Scholarship, and fellow freshman Amy Leasure of the women's cross country team received the Leaders for Life Endowed Scholarship. Both awards are for the 2018-19 academic year. Rising volleyball senior Taryn Kloth also became the first recipient of the Leaders For Life Annual Scholarship.
To donate to the Leaders for Life Scholarship Fund, visit . https://one.bidpal.net/l4l2018/browse/donation.
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