BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//A Breath of Hope Lung Cancer Foundation - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:A Breath of Hope Lung Cancer Foundation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://abreathofhope.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for A Breath of Hope Lung Cancer Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T220000 DTSTAMP:20260524T195613 CREATED:20241219T223551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T144604Z UID:10000058-1762538400-1762552800@abreathofhope.org SUMMARY:A Breath of Hope Gala DESCRIPTION: CELEBRATE PROGRESS\, INSPIRE CHANGE\nJoin us for an unforgettable evening at The Club at Golden Valley as we honor the progress made in lung cancer survival and recommit to the work ahead. The 2025 A Breath of Hope Gala brings together survivors\, families\, advocates\, and supporters for a night of celebration\, connection\, and purpose. Enjoy live music\, gourmet dining\, a wine ring toss\, and exciting silent and live auctions. The evening’s program will uplift and inspire\, spotlighting stories of hope and the collective impact of our community. \nTogether\, we look forward—with bold ideas and renewed determination—to a future where lung cancer no longer takes the lives of those we love.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nDate: November 7\, 2025\nTime: 6 – 10 PM\nLocation: The Club at Golden Valley\, 7001 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley\, MN 55427 \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \nTICKETS\, TABLES & SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE\n\n PURCHASE TICKETS & TABLES\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSHARE WITH SOMEONE!\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \nSPONSORS\n \n \nLUMINOUS\nMary & Bill Zimmer\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nSHIMMER\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nGLOWING\n\nIn Memory of Stuart Brown\nAMGEN\nJohn Benjamin\nKelly & Steve Link\nMorris Leatherman Company\n\nRobyn Wegner\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nPHYSICIAN’S\n\nDr. Abbie Begnaud\nTeri Kast\nDr. Kostas Leventakos\nDr. Manish Patel\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nSPECIALTY\n\nCaleb Curran – Captivate Media\nVirtue Fundraising\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n PURCHASE TICKETS & TABLES URL:https://abreathofhope.org/event/shining-bright-gala/ LOCATION:Golden Valley Country Club\, 7001 Golden Valley Rd\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55427\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://abreathofhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/A-Breath-of-Hope-Gala-2025-web-banner-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T140000 DTSTAMP:20260524T195613 CREATED:20231221T182317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T172149Z UID:10000037-1715421600-1715436000@abreathofhope.org SUMMARY:2024 Women's Wellness Tea DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 11 – Golden Valley Country Club\, 10 AM – 2 PM\nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. WALK-IN REGISTRATIONS ARE WELCOME AT THE EVENT\nThe Women’s Wellness Tea is an educational\, social (and very fun!) event that celebrates women while exploring habits that lead to healthy\, happy lives. \nThe event offers an inspiring keynote speaker and breakout sessions focused on overcoming stress for better health. With a delicious brunch\, mimosas\, bloodies\, tea or coffee\, and the loved ‘Bags\, Bling & Beauty Auction’\, you can count on a great day with your favorite women!   \nProceeds from the A Breath of Hope Women’s Wellness Tea support the A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation national research program and patient and family support services for families living with lung cancer.   \nDon’t forget your spring hat/fascinator for our contest! See you soon\, Ladies!  \n  \nThis year’s emcee is Susie Jones\, WCCO Radio Host and Lung Cancer Survivor\nSusie Jones\, born and raised in Southeast Minneapolis\, has been with WCCO Radio since 1996. While she has held many radio roles\, she is now back to her “roots” in the newsroom as a full-time reporter. She lives in St. Louis Park with her two children. In November 2021\, Jones was in a car accident that resulted in a trip to urgent care. A chest x-ray was recommended due to the impact of the seat belt hitting her so hard. Unexpectedly\, the x-ray revealed stage 1 lung cancer.While initially angry\, Jones now describes herself as being incredibly grateful for the ability to find it at an earlier stage when it is more treatable.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nEvent Itinerary\n\n10 am: Check-in | Social Hour | Silent Auction | Cash Bar \n11 am: Brunch Buffet Opens \n11:15 am: Votes for Hat Contest Due \n11:15 am – 12:15 pm: Keynote Speaker – Michelle Chen Libi\, MA\, LMFT: Cultivating Resilience through Mindfulness \n12:30 pm: Silent Auction Bidding Ends \n12:30 – 1:30 pm: Breakout Sessions \n\n\nSession #1 – Michelle Chen Libi\, MA\, LMFT: Deepening the Practice of Presence: Finding Joy in Everyday Life\nSession #2 – Karie Amstutz\, LMFT\, ATR: Art Therapy to Lessen Our Worries\nSession #3 – Kelly A Brennan\, Certified Fitness Nutritionist: The Keys to Unlocking Your Best Life\n\n1:30 – 2 pm: Social Time | Networking | Cash Bar | Auction Check-out \n  \n\n\nNew this year – photo booth!\n\n  \nThank you to our Sponsors!\nDaisy Sponsors ($1\,000)\nSusan O’Conner-Von \nAnonymous Donor \nSPONSOR BENEFIT CHART\n  \nSession Descriptions\nCultivating Resilience through Mindfulness – Michelle Chen Libi\, MA\, LMFT  \nA mindfulness practice invites us to deepen our connection to ourselves\, each other\, and the larger community. We will learn how mindfulness cultivates a sense of thriving (versus just surviving) by inviting in presence\, grounding ourselves\, and attending to joy as we encounter the stressors of everyday life.\n\n\n\n\n\nDeepening the Practice of Presence: Finding Joy in Everyday Life – Michelle Chen Libi\, MA\, LMFT \n\n\nIn this workshop\, we will engage in deep listening\, curiosity\, and compassion as we attend to our inner sensations\, thoughts\, and emotions. We will also practice the skills of relational presence and connecting through shared meaning and purpose\, so that we experience greater resilience and vitality.\n\n\nArt Therapy to Lessen Our Worries – Karie Amstutz\, LMFT\, ATR \nArt therapy is a powerful tool for nurturing and feeding your sense of well-being. It combines the creative process with psychological techniques to promote self-expression\, emotional healing\, and personal growth. In this session\, you will create a 6-page booklet that will nurture and feed your sense of well-being by tapping into self-exploration and expression\, mindfulness and presence\, personal growth\, and empowerment. No art experience needed. \n\n The Keys to Unlocking Your Best Life – Kelly A Brennan\, Certified Fitness Nutritionist\, Certified Child Nutrition Specialist\, and Certified Health Coach \nDiscover how you can apply Nutrient Density and Behavioral Mindset to your daily life to combine optimal nutrition with breaking through mindset barriers and learning key habits to set you up for success! \n\nSpeaker Biographies\nMichelle Chen Libi\, MA\, LMFT \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichelle is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience. She is currently in private practice where she provides individual\, couples and family therapy\, consultation and supervision. She has served as a faculty member in several of the Graduate programs for Marriage and Family Therapy. She is a Certified Mindfulness Instructor through the Mindfulness Training Institute and has an extensive background in the practice of mindfulness and meditation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichelle received her M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of St. Thomas and is a LMFT practicing in the Twin Cities. In addition to her therapy practice\, Michelle has been facilitating and presenting on cultural awareness and diversity for over 25 years. For the past 10 years\, she has incorporated teaching mindfulness and wellbeing in her work with clients.\n\n\n  \nKarie Amstutz\, LMFT\, ATR\n \nKarie Amstutz\, LMFT\, ATR\, is a marriage and family therapist\, art therapist\, and artist. She believes in the healing that creativity brings to wounded hearts and minds and that all have an inner creative muscle. Karie strives to partner with clients as they navigate challenges to turn difficulties into growth opportunities\, explore new coping skills\, deepen resilience\, and strengthen self-confidence.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKelly A Brennan\, Certified Fitness Nutritionist\, Certified Child Nutrition Specialist\, and Certified Health Coach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“At this stage of my career\, I am thrilled to be doing the work I am so passionate about for my own company. Many years ago\, I gravitated toward the nutrition and fitness industry because of personal tragedy and loss. Before I was 29 years old\, I lost both my mother and father suddenly to heart attacks. They passed away just two years apart. The impact of those events has forever sparked a motivation in myself to live preventatively and work to educate and help others do the same. I cherish and honor the fact that another human being would come to me for support and put their trust in me. I will always continue to strive to change the landscape of what health and wellbeing look like for all individuals.” \nKelly is a Certified Fitness Nutritionist and Certified Child Nutrition Specialist through NESTA (National Endurance & Sports Trainers Association). She has appeared numerous times on Fox 9 and WCCO TV and on WCCO Radio as the nutrition expert speaking on a Holiday Survival Guide\, healthy choices at Target Field and the Minnesota State Fair. Kelly’s weight management industry roles have included: Senior National Accounts Executive\, Regional Director of Health Promotions\, and Senior Weight Loss Consultant. She also worked independently as a personal nutrition coach for individual clients and as an independent contractor providing nutrition seminar and webinar services to businesses\, such as: Thomson Reuters\, Securian Financial\, Travelers Insurance\, KPMG\, and Hennepin County. As a graduate of Winona State University\, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Communication. Kelly brought her public speaking skills and extensive nutrition and fitness background to grade schools and high schools by working with summer athletes\, teachers and students implementing nutrition and fitness classes. She was included in a feature article on fitness in the St. Paul Pioneer Press in 2006. She was also a member of the Wellness Committee for St Mark’s School for many years. Kelly has a 23 year old son and a 20 year old daughter and lives in St Paul\, MN with her German Shepherd\, Bo. Kelly enjoys strength training\, swimming\, martial arts\, drawing and spending time with her family outdoors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  URL:https://abreathofhope.org/event/womens-wellness-tea/ LOCATION:Golden Valley Country Club\, 7001 Golden Valley Rd\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55427\, United States CATEGORIES:ABOH Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://abreathofhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Tea-2024-Cover-1-2-e1715358367687.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR