Children’s Minnesota is partnering with more than 30 local businesses during September for the Shine Bright for Cancer Kids campaign, the health care system’s annual fundraiser for its cancer and blood disorders program.
December 3, 2021 11 a.m. – December 19, 2021 8 p.m., Excelsior
The Northern Express is an immersive holiday experience that brings cheer to the whole family. Feel like you’ve escaped to the North Pole and explore Santa’s workshop, kitchen and more, meet reindeer, Christmas llamas and Clydesdales, take pictures with Santa, and get lost in the forest. Eat, drink, shop and be merry! The market will have exceptional local makers, decadent treats and warming beverages from neighborhood purveyors. There will be a collection for new, unused toys for Children’s Minnesota throughout the multi-weekend event.
Great Clips salons in the Twin Cities area are joining together for the 28th annual Great Clips cut-a-thon from Saturday, Aug. 28 to Friday, Sept. 3. After being canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, participating Great Clips salons will once again donate a portion of proceeds from each haircut to the school re-entry program at Children’s Minnesota. The program helps address the medical and emotional needs of a child returning to school after battling cancer or other serious illnesses.
Mikayla has been in the hospital more than 100 times. And she’s only 13. Born with sickle cell disease, a disease that primarily affects people of African descent, Mikayla endures severe pain, infections and even strokes.
At just 3 years old, Cullen Cisneros faced leukemia. He eventually recovered and went on to enjoy simply being a kid. In 2020, Cullen, then 11, was diagnosed with an entirely different cancer than he had had previously: Ewing’s Sarcoma.
We’re excited for you to shine bright for our cancer and blood disorder patients this September! Learn more about our cancer and blood disorder program and how we help patients and families.
September 21, 2021 5:30 p.m. – October 13, 2021 5:30 p.m.
Meet Minnesota women leading top industries and enjoy the Twin Cities’ best new venues. Bring your friends for a unique happy hour experience with the women making waves in our community, from health care to home trends.
The 29th annual Great Clips cut-a-thon will take place from Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, through Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. Great Clips salons are donating a portion of proceeds from each haircut to support the school re-entry program at Children’s Minnesota. This program helps kids with cancer and other serious illnesses go back to school with confidence.
Children’s Minnesota is proud to congratulate participants who reached their health goals during Virtual Walk for Amazing.
The fundraising event encourages participants to connect with family and friends through virtual healthy activities during two weeks in May.