• Founded benefit event that raises funds for cost free screening mammograms and other diagnostic procedures for uninsured and underinsured individuals.
  
• In 17 years of event, have raised $600,000 for this nonprofit.
• Vision of A Silver Lining Foundation is to ensure that socioeconomic status does not affect an individual's ability to obtain information, timely cancer screening and diagnosis.
  

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• Volunteer.
  
• Served on Development Committee.
  
• CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank, formerly The Crisis Center, is a volunteer-driven organization based in Iowa City, IA that provides immediate and non-judgmental support for individuals facing emotional, food, or financial crisis.

• Board of Directors, 2007 to 2015
  
• Board President, 2014 through 2015
  
• Considerable involvement in fundraising and special events
  
• Led search process for a new Executive Director
  
• Served on capital campaign to raise funds to construct a new facility

• Chicago Marathon volunteer for 13 years
  
• Served as Aid Station Captain for 10 years
  
• Organize and manage aid station of approximately 250 volunteers, including volunteer check in, set up and clean up, distribution of water and Gatorade to 45,000 runners, crowd control/safety, and medical tent operations.

BRENT J CARSTENSEN

• Member of Iowa City Noon Rotary Club since February 2021
  
• Grants Committee Chair since February 2022
• Club Board Member Elect - term July 2025 to June 2028