The Kristoffer Larsen BIG HEART Memorial Foundation  is pleased to announce the selection of the City of Geneva, IL for reception of the 2018.

“The Kristoffer Larsen BIG HEART Memorial Foundation was established in April 2017 with the vision of preventing sudden cardiac death in youth. The foundation is in honor of our son Kristoffer, who was 22 years old when he passed away from an undetected heart condition in May 2016. From the onset, the Geneva community has shown their big heart in supporting the foundation’s vision. With the help of the City of Geneva, Geneva High School (GHS), and our generous sponsors among others local organizations including 100 Woman Who Care (Geneva), Geneva Community Chest, Northwestern Memorial Foundation, and the Shodeen Family Foundation, we have established a platform to fund and support a FREE and recurring cardiac screening program at GHS. We are also grateful for the numerous private donations and the 150 volunteers who have helped in making the heart screening a reality.  We are very proud to present this award to City of Geneva!” said Tormod Larsen, the co-Founder of the Kristoffer Larsen BIG HEART Memorial Foundation.

Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns, who accepted the award on behalf of the City, said “The City of Geneva is honored to be recognized by Mr. Larsen and his team at the Kristoffer Larsen Big Heart Memorial Foundation. The number of organizations and individuals coming together to support this important teen health screening is consistent with Geneva’s history of jumping into action and driving change to enhance our community.”

The 2018 award was a glass mosaic made by local artist Danielle Dobies.