The Langenfeld Foundation is proud to announce its fundraiser banquet, to benefit veterans returning with disabilities from Iraq, Afghanistan, and other fields of operation. United States Congressman John Kline will be an "Honored Guest" and featured speaker during the evening program. Several other "Honored Guests" have been invited as well.

The fundraiser is set for Sunday, July 19, from 5:30- 8:30 PM. It will be in Seton Hall, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (the address is 2035-15th Street W., Hastings, MN 55033.) The Point Restaurant and Catering is co-sponsoring the event, and will be serving an elegant meal of Chicken Parmesan and Roast Beef, with all the trimmings. There will be a cash bar with wine and beer available. The cost of the evening is $29 dollars a person. There will also be Corporate Co-sponsorships offered; purchase tickets on our website by credit card (click here) or mail a check to 1911 Eddy Street, Hastings, MN 55033. Any questions, call 651-491-8410.

The evening's program will include: recognition of all "Honored Guests"; one of which is our very special U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Kyle Anderson, a video introduction of The Langenfeld Foundation; the Featured Speakers; a "Parade of Donors" presenting their contributions; and entertainment. Throughout the evening there will be drawings of autographed sports memorabilia, and spectacular vacation packages. The funds raised from this banquet will help cover costs for The Langenfeld Foundation to take Lance Corporal Anderson, and two caregivers, on a 7-day African safari in August. Proceeds will also benefit other disabled veterans in future events. If you are unable to attend but would like to make a donation (click here). To read the Press Release follow this link!

In 2004, U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Kyle Anderson was badly hurt, fighting terrorist insurgents in Iraq. Surgeons helped his injuries heal, but now The Langenfeld Foundation and Minnesota SCI are helping him see that...despite having disabilities...he can go anywhere and do anything he sets his mind to.

In what could be considered a form of alternative therapy, they will take Kyle Anderson on a 7-day safari to South Africa, August 11-18, 2009. There he will experience some of the best that our world has to offer. This should help fuel his love for life, and motivate him to overcome his limitations. Dr. Daniel G. Carey, PhD is an expert in Exercise Physiology and a professor at the University of St. Thomas, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Carey said, "There is a great deal of interrelatedness between a healthy mind and a health body. This safari trip will contribute to an enhanced quality of life for Kyle and therefore assist him in his recovery on every level."

Accompanying Kyle on the trip as caregivers will be his father and brother, Tim and Matt Anderson. Leading the group will be Paul Scott Langenfeld, the founder and president of The Langenfeld Foundation and Humanitarian Coordinator for MN SCI. Also going with the group will be a cameraman from the TV show Minnesota Bound, with Ron Schara.

Kyle and his group will travel from Minneapolis to Johannesburg, South Africa. They will safari in Kwazulu-Natal, located in the North Eastern region, near the boarder with Swaziland and Mozambique. While there Kyle will view and photograph some of the most spectacular wildlife on the planet. He will eat wonderful African cuisine, experience intriguing cultures, and interact with the native people. He will also do some hunting of plains game animals, and would like to take a warthog or an impala—which are both excellent table fare. (Every part of all animals taken will be donated to the native villagers, for food and other uses.)

In 2003, Kyle Anderson was an 18-year old at Simley High School. He won the Minnesota State Wrestling Championship that year and after graduation, immediately went into the U.S. Marines. In Iraq, he was involved in the “Fight For Fallujah” where he saved the life of his commanding officer, when his group came under attack by the enemy. One week later, during another fierce fire-fight, Kyle was badly hurt and doctors doubted that he would survive. But Kyle did survive, thanks to a strong heart and even stronger will. He suffered serious brain injuries; resulting in some speech, vision, and hearing loss. He also has limited movement on his right side.

Thanks to many, Lance Corporal Anderson lived to see his 24th birthday on June 9th. Kyle is now living with his family in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. His physical wounds have healed as much as they are going to, and he is in therapy at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. He is learning to talk again, and regain his basic life skills. Kyle's personality is effervescent, he smiles and laughs a lot. Kyle is determined, despite his disabilities, to live life to the fullest.

The Langenfeld Foundation wholeheartedly supports Kyle's ambitions, and has therefore chosen him to participate in a 7-day African safari to South Africa. More information about the trip, and photos of Kyle, are available on the website; those who wish to donate funds for the trip may also do so on here our website. To Donate- Click here

"Safari Therapy for Wounded Soldier Press Release

Here is your big chance to have the best of golfing, with the best in football. In August, the PGA Tournament is in Minnesota, at Hazeltine Golf Course. The Langenfeld Foundation is offering you a round of golf on Hazeltine with Super Bowl quarterback Rich Gannon, the NFL's 2002 Most Valuable Player.

This offering is being done by auction. It is an opportunity for three people to play a round with Rich, as a foursome, anytime before August 1st. Please email your individual or group bids to: TheLangenfeldFoundation@gmail.com. Bidding starts at $500 and $1500 respectively.

Hazeltine Golf Course, in Chaska, Minnesota is world renowned. It has been the site of both the Men's and Women's U.S. Opens, PGA Tournaments, U.S. Amateur Tournament, and next year's Ryder Cup. The Hazeltine course has been played by golfing greats such as: Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and all the modern-day PGA pros.

Rich Gannon is one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game of football. His finest season was 2002 with the Oakland Raiders, when he set NFL records for completions and passing yards, leading his team to Super Bowl XXXVII. That same year he was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player and was selected to his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl (he was also named the Pro Bowl MVP, for the second straight year.) Rich Gannon is now part of CBS Sports, as a game analyst for The NFL On CBS.

Rich Gannon Press Release

Please email bids to TheLangenfeldFoundation@gmail.com.

The partnership between The Langenfeld Foundation and the University of St. Thomas continues to better the lives of those living with a disability. People have benefited from personal training in cardiovascular instruction, as well as strength and conditioning education. Stretching and proper form is an important part of incorporating safe and effective exercise into one's personal life. They are learning about fitness and how to apply it to their daily lives, at home and with their families.

Joel LaBreche said, "I like the getting in shape part the best." "As time progresses," he reflected, "your body doesn't perform the way you want it to. It can't do some things that it used to." This is very insightful for a 29-year old, and will be even more insightful 10 or 20 years from now. It emphasises the importance of well guided workouts and good advice from the University of St. Thomas students majoring in Physical Education.

Three students are involved: Corrine Klebe, Alice Biver, and Katie Fagrelius. The Langenfeld Foundation board members are also helping out: Mary Langenfeld, Dan Carey, and Paul Langenfeld.

Everyone is having a wonderful time exercising together, and we are already talking about continuing the partnership next school year. Thanks to all.

Welcome to The Langenfeld Foundation's official website. It was the year of 2006 that inspired the genesis of this new 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. Yet, one can reason that it was actually born from two generations of personal charity efforts, from my siblings and me, as well as our parents before us.

What had been occurring by these individuals for more than half a century, now has been organized and incorporated so as to take place on a much greater scale: to open more hearts and more opportunities for people living with disabilities; to improve the quality of life for more people with special needs.

(photo taken at Camp Wingspan)

The Langenfeld Foundation bears our family name, intended to bring honor to our father and mother (Tony and Elizabeth Langenfeld of Hastings, MN)--as they so deserve. Furthermore, guidance for this naming was gleaned from an ancient Scripture, which is held in common worldwide by all members of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: "You shall honor you father and your mother." (Exodus 20:12) This may very well be one of humanities most globally agreed upon values, and most universally accepted truths.

America is the land of opportunity. We have as our mission, to see that those opportunities are made open for everyone; particularly people with mental, physical, and developmental disabilities. It is our vision that they be treated as equals and enjoy equal opportunities with the rest of us. The Langenfeld Foundation is structured under 5 chapters: The Joy of Fishing, The Joy of Hunting, The Joy of Nature, The Joy of Sport, The Joy of Music. All are intended to help those who struggle live a more fulfilling life. We give a heartfelt thank you to all who are supporting this work, and encouraging this ministry.