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2023 Shining Bright Gala
November 10, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm CST
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We can’t wait to see you at the 2023 A Breath of Hope Shining Bright Gala on Friday, November 10th for a beautiful evening at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel Depot. Did we mention it’s A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation’s 15th birthday this year? Expect a fun celebration and birthday party for grown-ups!
This event features live entertainment, delicious food, wine raffle, awesome silent and live auctions (sneak peek of items below), and an inspiring evening filled with impact, honor, and hope for a day when lung cancer no longer claims the lives and health of our loved ones. Make sure you join us after the live auction and awards for a swingin’ good time as we dance the night away to a live band.
Schedule of Evening:
5 PM: VIP Reception for Sponsors (featuring local celebrity servers)
6 PM: Happy Hour, Silent Auction
7 PM: Dinner, Welcome, Vigil, Program, Fund-A-Need, Birthday Cake
8 PM: Live Auction and Awards
9-10 PM: Social Hour, Live Band, Swing Dancing
We are excited to welcome Chris Hrapsky from KARE 11 TV as this year’s emcee!
Sponsor/Exhibitor Benefit Chart
SNEAK PEAK OF THIS YEAR’S LIVE AUCTION ITEMS
We are excited to share a SNEAK PEEK of this year’s live auction items (bidding only available in person) at the Shining Bright Gala on Friday, November 10th. Thank you to our generous donors that are making our auction exceptional! Have something to donate? Email us at !
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