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Our annual Illuminate Hope Gala, which will be held on October 25th at the Royal Oak Event Center in New Ulm, is our flagship fundraiser, drawing hundreds of attendees and garnering support from businesses and individuals alike. With each successful event, we are reminded of our work’s impact and the importance of our mission. As the prevalence of breast cancer continues to rise, so too does the demand for our services. We served 183 survivors in 2023 and in Q1 alone, for 2024, we had 125 survivors participate in our programs.

We are more committed than ever to continue expanding our reach to neighboring communities, ensuring that no survivor faces their journey alone. Let’s make a difference together.

Find Early Bird tickets, become a sponsor, or donate a silent auction item on our website under Gala.

Programs and Events

Shining Light

B the Light was able to gift TWO Shining Light donations in April.

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 Plaza Garibaldi (New Ulm) for hosting our May Hope Huddles.

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

Cooking Beyond Cancer: A Flavorful Lifestyle

This month survivors prepared three delicious meals at Cooking Beyond Cancer. The menu consisted of Beef & Broccoli, Chicken Enchilada Skillet, and Unstuffed Peppers. Meals are prepped with fresh meats and vegetables, these can easily be made into plant-based meals as well. We welcomed 13 survivors and Cultivate Mankato graciously hosted our group again. We are excited to have Tina with Inspire Health and Wellness hosting us in June to walk the gardens on her property and prep ‘Country Cooking’ style meals. “This is fun! I get interested in cooking. I feel joy and relax. The food is so good and I don’t worry about what I am eating.” - B the Light Participant

Cooking Beyond Cancer classes empower breast cancer patients and survivors by focusing on the importance of nourishing the body with whole foods. CBC makes the culinary experience easy and enjoyable.

We are thrilled to have had 18 Survivors participate in our programs in May, welcoming 1 ‘New to B the Light.’ Creating these connections is exactly what we are here for!

Our total programming costs for May 2024:$1,304.

Other Exciting News

Island Greetings, Again!

At our Illuminate Hope Gala, Tim and Kristi Loose, New Ulm locals and owners of St. George’s Caye Resort in Belize surprised everyone by donating an additional getaway for a survivor that was in attendance. B the Light Survivor Sue Johnson was blessed to receive this experience. In May, Sue and her husband enjoyed a beautiful and relaxing week at the resort.

“We had the most wonderful, relaxing time! Thank you, thank you, thank you for everything. I am beyond grateful. The time was more healing than anything.” - Sue

Owners of St. George’s Caye Resort, Tim and Kristi Loose, along with their children.

Thank you!

We would like to thank the following B the Light supporters for their donations this month:

Thank you to Luminescents (part of the Integrated Business Experience through MSU - Mankato)

Total Donations for May: $6,527.38

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.’

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 Mankato Habaneros is a Collegiate Summer Softball team in its inaugural season. They are hosting a Cancer Night, similar to the Mayo and MoonDogs Cancer Night, on June 28th. For every ticket sold, using the Promo Code BTHELIGHT, $8 of each ticket will be donated to B the Light. Tickets are $16 each and you’ll also receive a hot dog meal.

Survivors will have an opportunity to throw out an opening pitch and be recognized on the field before the game.

Purchase your tickets HERE or scan the QR Code on the image and use Promo Code: BTHELIGHT

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!

The Power of Pink: May Edition