Shine Bright for Kids
When it comes to helping our fellow Minnesotans, we shine brighter together. And in September that's easier than ever.
Thank you!
Thank you to the generous businesses and all who supported the Cancer Kids Fund at Children’s Minnesota during the month of September. By shining bright for kids, your support has provided vital services to children and their families on their cancer journeys.
Are you a business interested in participating in Shine Bright for Kids in September? Contact Judy Tambornino to learn more.
Alakef (City Girl) Roaster
Visit City Girl Coffee in Duluth, MN, or Alakef Coffee online from Sept. 1 – 30, and purchase a custom “Shine Bright for Kids” blend. All proceeds from the blend will be donated to Shine Bright for Kids in September.
Shop now at Alakef Coffee or City Girl Coffee »
Andros MedSpa
Visit Andros MedSpa in Mendota Heights, MN, from Sept. 1 – 30 for a spa service. 5% of spa services will be donated to Shine Bright for Kids in September, as well as a donation collection.
Bay Equity Home Loans
Purchase or refinance a home loan through Bay Equity Home Loans in Oakdale, MN, from Sept. 1 – 30. 5% of the branch net profits will be donated to Shine Bright for Kids in September.
Belu Photography
Schedule a photography session with Belu photography from Sept. 1 – 30. 5% of proceeds from sessions shot or booked during the month of September will be donated to Shine Bright for Kids in September.
Sloane’s Beauty Bar
Visit Sloane’s Beauty Bar in Minneapolis, MN, from Sept. 1 – 30 and purchase any of their retail products. 10% of retail sales for the entire month will be donated to Shine Bright for Kids in September.
Engel & Volkers
The Ditzler Group of Engel & Volkers Minneapolis is hosting the Great Commission Giveaway from Sept. 1 – 30, donating the entire commission from the sale of a home to Shine Bright for Kids in September. Matt and his team will also be donating $1 for every download of their podcast, The Naked Agent, up to $1,000. Engel & Volkers Minneapolis will match every dollar too.
The Suburban
Visit The Suburban in Excelsior, MN, from Sept. 1 – 30 and enjoy their Shine Bright for Kids Burger of the Month. 10% of sales from this deal will be donated to Shine Bright for Kids in September.
Tetchy Tech
Participate in Tetchy Tech’s “Recycle for Good” from Sept. 1 – 30. Recycle your old and unwanted electronic devices to Children’s Minnesota. Based on model and condition evaluation, Tetchy Tech will donate the fair market value for your device to Shine Bright for Kids in September.
Thrifty White Pharmacy
Visit your local Thrifty White Pharmacy from Sept. 1 – 30. Donate $1 or more on top of your transaction, and add your name to the wall. All proceeds will be donated to Shine Bright for Kids in September.
olliePop Design
Participate in project : be strong from olliePop Design from Sept. 1 – 30. 50% of proceeds from Be Strong merchandise, $50 from all Love Your Kitchen for Less course purchases, and $50 from all interior design and remodel bookings will be donated to Shine Bright for Kids in September.
Amy’s Hallmark Gold Crown Stores
We’re making it a little easier to give back with our donation program. Visit Amy’s Gold Crown Hallmark stores from Sept. 1 – 30, and for every Kids toy donated we’ll provide you with a 20% off your entire purchase coupon for your next visit.
Offer valid at the Apple Valley, Woodbury, Burnsville or Eden Prairie locations »
Shipt
Buy Shipt. Give Hope. All Minnesota customers are eligible for a discounted Shipt annual membership of $49 from Sept. 1 – 30. Shipt will donate $10 from each annual membership sold to Shine Bright for Kids in September.
Day of the Dozers
Participate in Give to Kids Day on Wednesday, Sept. 5 to support the Cancer Kids Fund at Children’s Minnesota. Day of the Dozers will match every gift up to $5,000. In addition, plan to attend the annual Day of the Dozers event in Elk River, MN, on Saturday, Sept. 29. This event showcases tractor loader backhoes, compact track loaders, bulldozers and more, with proceeds benefiting Children’s Minnesota.
Sota Clothing
Place an online order through Sota Clothing on Friday, Sept. 7, and 15% of sales will be donated to Shine Bright for Kids in September. Throughout the month of September, 100% of sales from the Minnesota Nice Project hat will also be donated to Children’s Minnesota.
BrightWines
Visit BrightWines in North St. Paul, MN, for in-store wine tastings on September 7–8 and September 28–29. A portion of the proceeds from wine sold via those tastings will be donated to Shine Bright for Kids in September. RSVP required to attend, contact Dave to RSVP and for tasting schedule details.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Visit Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Woodbury, MN, on Saturday, Sept. 15 for a special showing of The Lego Movie. All proceeds from the showing will be donated to Shine Bright for Kids in September.
Tim Hortons
Visit local Tim Hortons stores from September 17–23 and participate in their Smile Cookie Campaign. Proceeds from the campaign will be donated to Shine Bright for Kids in September.
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Family Sports Pub
Visit Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Family Sports Pub in Andover, MN, on Monday, Sept. 18 for Spirit Night. 15% of Spirit Night sales from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. will be donated to Shine Bright for Kids in September.
Gorilla Ladders
Participate in Give to Kids Day on Wednesday, Sept. 26 to support the Cancer Kids Fund at Children’s Minnesota. Gorilla Ladders, a subsidiary of presenting sponsor Tricam Industries, will match every gift up to $10,000.
Donate on Sept. 26
Total Sports Entertainment
Starting Monday, Sept. 10, Total Sports will have exclusive autographed jerseys (25 each) signed by Eric Kendricks, Mike Hughes, Adam Thielen, Stefon Diggs and Harrison Smith of the Minnesota Vikings available for purchase online through Sept. 30. 25% of sales will be donated to Shine Bright for Kids in September.
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About the Cancer and Blood Disorders program at Children’s
We are the largest pediatric cancer and blood disorders program in the Upper Midwest, caring for more than 55 percent of children diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders in Minnesota, and 70 percent of those diagnosed in the Twin Cities. We also care for our patients’ families by investing in the Cancer Kids Fund, which supports wellbeing through music therapy, child life experts, pet therapy visits, meals, playtime for siblings, as well as help covering a family’s everyday expenses.