Still working and inspiring others - Sister Lauren prepares for 100th birthday

As teams of people bustle behind the scenes preparing celebrations to honor Sister Lauren Weinandt, Mayo Clinic's longest-serving staff member, you will likely find her in her office answering questions or writing cards.

Weinandt came to Mayo Clinic in 1956 as a secretary to the hospital administrator at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. Today, she is the archivist at Mayo Clinic Hospital ― Rochester.

And those celebratory preparations? Well, Weinandt will celebrate her 100th birthday on Monday, Aug 2.

Spend a few minutes with Weinandt and your spirit will lift. She shares laughter and a smile without effort. Her joy and gratitude come from those around her. And she prays daily for everyone. Her faith and her calling have been her life's desire.

Join Kevin Sullivan, video journalist for the Mayo Clinic News Network, as he introduces you to this extraordinary woman who continues to lead a purpose-filled life.
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