Constance and Daniel Kunin Receive Award from Fraser

Fraser, Minnesota’s largest and most experienced provider of autism services, awarded Constance and Daniel Kunin of White Bear Lake the Louise Whitbeck Fraser Award at the Fraser Recognition Breakfast on March 22.

The Louise Whitbeck Fraser Award recognizes those who are building on the legacy of Fraser founder, Louise Whitbeck Fraser. The award distinguishes outstanding vision and dedication of individuals and companies who have devoted themselves to improving the lives of children and adults with special needs.

Constance and Daniel have been long-time supporters of Fraser. Since 1996, they have directly contributed over $300,000 to Fraser. In addition to their direct support, Constance and Daniel have been instrumental in supporting Fraser expanding its services into the east metro. Constance, whose maiden name is Bigelow, submitted a letter of support to the F.R. Bigelow Foundation helping Fraser secure a $750,000 gift (the foundation’s largest gift in recent decades).

Constance and Daniel also hosted a house party inviting several prominent St. Paul families to learn more about Fraser. The couple has a son with autism who lives in a supported living home in St. Paul.

Fraser is Minnesota’s largest and most experienced provider of autism services. Fraser provides services for mental health and other developmental disabilities for children and adults with special needs through healthcare, education, and housing. For more information, call 612-861-1688 or visit www.fraser.org.