JANUARY 1
Pennies for Patients
WHERE: Schools throughout MN, ND and SD
BENEFITTING: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
DESCRIPTION: Pennies for Patients is a community service program for schools. Each winter, students bring donations to school in honor of local students who are survivors of leukemia and lymphoma.
CONTACT: Angie Lundeen at 763-852-3013 or Angie.Lundeen@LLS.org • schoolandyouth.org/mn
JANUARY 22
Angel Awards
WHERE: The Hilton Minneapolis
BENEFITTING: The Angel Foundation
CONTACT: Sheena Lien at 612-627-9000 or slien@mnangel.org • mnangel.org
JANUARY 27
Diamond Awards
BENEFITTING: University of Minnesota Foundation
DESCRIPTION: Celebrate the first season in Target Field with the Minnesota Twins. Event highlights include a televised awards ceremony and a silent auction filled with sports memorabilia. Proceeds support the University of Minnesota’s innovative research.
CONTACT: Valerie Petermann at 612-624-4444 or v.petermann@mmf.umn.edu • diamondawards.org