Hope Blooms: Marching Forward into SPRING!
Program Highlight: Survival Fitness
Our spring Survival Fitness session started in March. Twice a week, for 4 weeks, survivors get together at New Ulm Fitness. Coach Brandy and Dr. Cori Jordan work with survivors to help them strengthening their bodies. We have 13 survivors participating in this session!
Survival Fitness is a wellness initiative offered to support survivors, while helping them rebuild strength that is often lost during their journey. This program incorporates strength training and health coaching.
There is no cost to survivors who participate in Survival Fitness. This is fully funded by B the Light. If you are interested in supporting this program please visit our DONATE page on our website or email Laura, at laura@bthelightinfo.org, for more ways to support B the Light.
Let’s make a difference together.
Programs and Events
Shining Light
B the Light was able to gift four Shining Light donations this month.
While navigating a cancer journey, B the Light offers financial assistance to survivors residing in Minnesota. An eligible survivor recipient can receive a one-time donation of $500 to help with financial hardship during their breast cancer journey.
Hope Huddles
Thank you to Green Mill for hosting our March Hope Huddle in New Ulm.
Thank you to Olde Brick House for hosting our March Hope Huddle in Mankato.
Hope Huddles provide a simple yet meaningful way for survivors to connect over a meal. This event is offered monthly in both New Ulm and Mankato to survivors at any stage in their journey. All Hope Huddles are informal and fun.
ReLight Retreats
Our March retreat brought out the inner artist in these ladies! The Signery joined us and walked us through creating our own ‘Welcome’ signs. Survivors enjoyed lunch at Lola’s American Bistro after the retreat.
B the Light offers mini-retreats to connect survivors with resources for healing of the mind, body, and soul. These experiences offer support and create a safe place for these beautiful survivors to feel honored and lifted up.
We are thrilled to have had 26 Survivors participate in our programs in March, welcoming 5 ‘New to B the Light.’ Creating these connections is exactly what we are here for!
Our total programming costs for March 2024: $4,818.
Other Exciting News
Voyage Minnesota
Amber, Founder + Survivor, was approached to share her inspiring story about B the Light in the Voyage Minnesota Magazine. They were featuring articles on ‘hidden gems all across Minnesota.’ Here is Amber’s story.
Laura, Executive Director, spoke to several groups this month. She was invited to share B the Light’s mission to the Lion’s Club of New Ulm and the Sunrise Lion’s Club in Mankato. She also hosted a Lunch + Learn at the Wow!Zone where community members learned more about how B the Light supports survivors and heard from two survivors themselves.
Lion’s Club in New Ulm
Lion’s Club of New Ulm.
Thank you!
We would like to thank the following B the Light supporters for their donations this month:
Sunrise Lion’s Club of Mankato
P. Gorman
P. Thompson
Total Donations for March: $250
We would like to thank the following B the Light supporters for their ongoing fundraising efforts:
Todd’s 8-Hour Endurance Run
Todd is a cousin to a B the Light Surivior, Kate, and running in her honor. He will be running an 8-Hour Endurance Run on July 13th, in Indianapolis right outside of the historic Hinkle Fieldhouse on Buttler University’s Campus. Todd’s goal is to raise $5,000 for B the Light! He has already raised $1,000+ You are invited to donate to Todd’s run to ‘inspire connection and HOPE for breast cancer survivors.’
Luminescents
Luminescents is a part of the Integrated Business Experience (IBE) through Minnesota State University, Mankato. Luminescents is student led and all of their proceeds will go to B the Light. They will be selling different candles and car diffusers. Follow Luminescents to stay up to date on when and where their product will be sold! Online ordering is also available!
A cancer diagnosis can be financially devastating for families, B the Light covers 100% of the cost for each of our survivors to participate in our programs. Community support is critical to the livelihood of our organization. Every dollar counts...thank you! Thank you for shining your light!
Save the Date
June 28th: Mankato Habaneros Softball
The Habaneros organization has selected B the Light as the inaugural recipient at their cancer awareness night.
SURVIVORS
Please click here: SURVIVOR PROGRAMS & EVENTS to register for the events you’d like to attend.
Please click here: B THE LIGHT SURVIVORS to join the private Facebook group.
FAMILY and FRIENDS
Please click here: CAREGIVERS, FAMILY, and FRIENDS to join the Facebook group we have created for you!