Benefits & Fundraisers

Join on September 27th at Target Field for The Walk to End Alzheimer's.

Walk on behalf of families and friends, who are among the more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease and their 15 million caregivers. Walk because dementia is increasing health care costs and crippling Medicare. Walk for future generations, so they never know the devastation of Alzheimer's. And, although we all have our own reason to step up to the start line, our eyes are set on one ultimate finish-the end of Alzheimer's Read more about The Walk to End Alzheimer's

Ready, Set, Strut! Join fellow dog lovers as they strut their mutts to raise money and save the lives of shelter pets! 

Strut Your Mutt is a dog walk and festival featuring a fun run or leisurely walk with your dog, followed by a fun-filled doggie themed festival featuring massages and "paw-dicures" for your pets, dog yoga, contests, giveaways and more! Register and begin fundraising at: http://www.strutyourmutt.org Read more about Strut your Mutt

The third annual Laugh Out Loud Twin Cities (LOLTC), fundraiser for Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare will be held Saturday, September 27 at the Hilton Hotel, 1001 Marquette Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Tickets for Laugh Out Loud Twin Cities can be purchased by visiting www.LOLTwinCities.org. The ticket levels are: Read more about David Spade Headlines Laugh Out Loud Twin Cities

Golfers and enthusiasts have the opportunity to enjoy a great day on the greens with a chance at driving away in a 2014 BMW at the third annual Imara International Charity Golf Tournament. The tournament is held by Imara International, a non-profit organization working with Kenyan teenage moms to provide education and life skills along with early childhood education for their children, while enriching their lives for a better tomorrow. Read more about Third Annual Imara International Charity Golf Tournament

Edina will be holding a kickoff event celebration in conjunction with ACT on Alzheimer's to learn more about how our community can work together to improve the lives of people living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. The kickoff event will be on Tuesday, June 10 at The Waters of Edina.

To register, visit edina.thatscommunityed.com and search keyword Alzheimer's or course #3001. Or call 952.848.3952. Read more about ACT on Alzheimer's - Edina

Attend a silent auction to fundraise for sustainablity and free giveaways at the Whole Foods market in Edina on Sunday, June 1 from 11-5!
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Enjoy cultural dancing, ethnic foods, beer, award winning wine tastings, wine wall, mystery balloons, music by Molly Dean, and more!

Meet the night's guests of honor: Senator Bonoff and Representative Selcer, authors of SF 1975.  SF 1975 was the first bill to put the count in accountability, mandating public safety reporting by programs offering credit to Minnesota's students in foreign countries. Read more about Around the World Safely 2014

This year marks the fourth annual Cody's Dash for Down Syndrome to benefit GiGi's Playhouse! Get moving for a great cause. Sign up for a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile walk, or a kids' dash, followed by an afternoon of big fun: music, face painting, food trucks, balloons and more.

All proceeds will benefit GiGi's Playhouse and the free programs and services they provide to the Down syndrome community throughout the Twin Cities.  Read more about Cody's Dash

Let Edina Country Club golf and tennis pros guide you through a variety of drills for the 10th annual Edina Education Fund Golf & Tennis Classic. Or, if golf and tennis aren’t your thing, you can elect to attend the kickoff dinner and auction only. Either way, your contribution will support programs and initiatives in Edina Public Schools. Kickoff dinner and auction Sunday, June 1 at 6:30 p.m. $75. Golf and tennis classic Monday, June 2. Read more about Edina Education Fund Golf & Tennis Classic

Listening to your body’s signals and getting regular medical checks are vital for leading a healthy life. Instill in yourself and your family the importance of preventative care with this run-walk event hosted by the Colon Cancer Coalition. Adults $35, kids 12 and under $15. Kids’ run 8:30 a.m., 5K timed run 9:00 a.m., 5K walk 9:05 a.m. Southdale Shopping Center, 10 Southdale Center; getyourrearingear.com Read more about Get Your Rear in Gear 5k