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The Bakken Invitation is annually given to people who, with the help of medical technology, have overcome health challenges and are now giving back.
LEARN MOREEach year, award honorees are selected from the Bakken Invitation Community for the Bakken Invitation Award, recognizing their extraordinary accomplishments.
LEARN ABOUT THE PROGRAMTell us how you are helping others. For every story posted, $10 goes to Project Hope to help increase access to healthcare.
JOIN THE BAKKEN INVITATION COMMUNITYLOVE IS A POWERFUL REMEDY THAT EVERYONE CAN SHARE.
Shelia Vasconcellos 2015 Bakken Invitation Honoree Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Type 1 Diabetes
Medtronic co-founder Earl Bakken is also a patient who benefits from multiple medical devices that allow him to continue to give back through community involvement.
READ ABOUT EARL