Community Health Charities Minnesota
Community Health Charities Minnesota
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Your time, energy and talents can make a huge difference in somebody's life.  

 

Make a Donation: It's easy to donate to our member charities.  Click here to start online with a few easy steps. 

Volunteer: Find out about group and individual volunteering opportunities with CHCM and our member charities. 

Attend an Event: There is something for everyone!  You can choose to volunteer or attend.  But whatever you choose, don't miss out!  

 
Member Charity Events

Our charities have an event to match every interest.  See how you can have fun and do good at the same time.  Walk, bike, shop, golf, fish, ride a Harley or get a haircut.  You can join us as a participant or volunteer! 

 

Take a look at some of the upcoming events taking place across the state, and learn more on the charity websites below.

 

SHAMROCKS AGAINST DYSTROPHY for the Muscular Dystrophy Association 

Volunteers needed to pack shamrock boxes.  These boxes are packed with the supplies that a retail location will need for selling the shamrocks!   

January 26-29 from 1pm-4pm

February 2-3 from 10am-4pm

Requesting 8 people per day! Lunch will be provided for the all day shifts and snacks will be provided for the 1pm-4pm shifts.   Contact:  Andrea Wendt [ This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ]

 

BLACK WOODS BLIZZARD TOUR The ALS Association, Minnesota Chapter 

Wednesday, February 03, 2010 - Saturday, February 06, 2010  6:00PM - 9:00PM

Duluth, MN

The Black Woods Blizzard Tour starts with a send-off reception in Proctor. Snowmobilers depart Thursday for Lake Vermilion, on Friday morning, they take their sleds along the scenic North Shore to Two Harbors, and on Saturday the riders return to Proctor. The Welcome Home Banquet will be held at Greysalon Ballroom in Duluth. $1,200 minimum pledges.

For more information on this event contact Sandy Judge, Development Director at (888)672-0484 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 

WALK TO CURE DIABETES  - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International

Volunteer on the planning committees or be a walk day volunteer.  The Walk takes place at the Mall of America on February 27, 2010.  For more information contact Kara Fischer at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 952.851.0770/1.800.663.1860.

 

THE FIGHT FOR AIR CLIMB  American Lung Association in Minnesota

Volunteers are needed for set-up in the evening/night on  Feb 26 and day of event in the morning on Feb 27.

For this unique fundraiser, individuals and teams race, run or walk up the 660 steps to reach the top of the Accenture Tower. Just reach the top or to be the first to cross the finish line - you will walk away with a newfound respect for your lungs!

 

Contact: Maura Studer at (651) 223-9561 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

A MEETING of the MINDS DEMENTIA CONFERENCE 2010 

The premier dementia conference for persons with early dementia, families, friends and professionals*. The Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota and Mayo Clinic invite you to join us on March 20, 2010 at the St. Paul RiverCentre.

This year’s keynote presentation is “On the Brain – the Rock Stars of Science,” with two  renowned researchers featured in GQ magazine’s Rock Stars of Science campaign - Dr. Ronald Petersen, Mayo Clinic and Dr. Steven DeKosky, University of Virginia.

Learn more and register at www.alz.org/mnnd or call 952-857-0521.

 

WALK TO DEFEAT ALS - various locations

Three-mile, handicap-accessible walk:

Mankato – Saturday, April 17, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Grand Forks – Saturday, April 24, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
 

Bismarck – Saturday, May 8, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Minot– Saturday, May 15, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Minneapolis Saturday, September 25, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

 

2 mile handicap accessible walk:

Fargo/Moorhead - Saturday, August 21,  9:00AM - 11:30AM 

Rochester – Saturday, September 11, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

 

 

Virginia –Saturday, September 11, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

St. Cloud – Saturday, September 18, 2010  9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

The Walk to Defeat ALS brings people together and educates them about ALS and raises funds for patient services and research.  Participants collect donations and pledges and can walk as an individual or as a part of a team.  Register online or the day of the walk.  Snacks and entertainment provided. 

For more information on this event contact Kristina Hedberg, Special Events Coordinator at (888)672-0484 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Volunteers Needed Day of Walk:   7:30 a.m. – Noon

Setup, advocacy letters, decorating, food, photography, T-shirt distribution, bracelet sales, walk signs, cheering, and clean up.

Contact Stephanie Manthei, Volunteer Coordinator, (888) 672-0484 or Stephanie@alsmn.org

 

KOLAR TOYOTA ALS WALLEYE TOURNAMENT The ALS Association, Minnesota Chapter

Saturday, June 05 6:00AM - 10:00PM   Duluth, MN

Benefit for The ALS Association, Minnesota Chapter. The event actually begins Friday night with an opening reception and an opportunity to hear from celebrities (and a brief rules meeting). The fishing competition begins Saturday morning and continues throughout the day. The weekend culminates with a silent auction and an awards dinner. $350 per boat with two anglers.

For more information on this event contact Sandy Judge, Development Director at (888)672-0484 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

12th Annual Lupus Golf Classic

Wednesday, July 7       StoneRidge Golf Club, Stillwater

Volunteer to be on the planning committee or be an event-day volunteer for the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota.  For more information, contact Sara Otto at 952-746-5151 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  All funds benefit lupus research.

 

Larry Sing Memorial Golf Tournament – 

Monday, August 23, 2010  10:00AM - 9:00PM 

Fargo, ND

Teams of 4 compete in an 18-hole best ball tournament on 2 courses. Day concluded with dinner and a live and silent auction. Pre-registation required. $200

For more information on this event contact Chelsea Cronin, Special Events Coordinator at (888)672-0484 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Volunteers Needed Day of Event:

Noon – 8 p.m. with 2-hour break

Setup silent auction and check-out

Contact Stephanie Manthei, Volunteer Coordinator, (888) 672-0484 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 

  

13th Annual Walk for Hope and 5K Trail Run – Lupus Foundation of Minnesota

Saturday, September 11     French Regional Park , Plymouth

Volunteer to be on planning committees or be an event-day volunteer.  Or set up a work-place team, collect donations and come participate.  For more information, contact Sara Otto at 952-746-5151 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  All funds benefit lupus research and direct services to those with lupus in Minnesota .  Funds raised here, stay here.

 

13th Annual Walk for Hope and 5K Trail Run The Lupus Foundation of Minnesota

Saturday, September 18      Essex Park , Rochester

Volunteer to be on planning committees or be an event-day volunteer for the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota.  Or set up a work-place team, collect donations and come participate.  For more information, contact Sara Otto at 952-746-5151 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  All funds benefit lupus research and direct services to those with lupus in Minnesota .  Funds raised here, stay here. 

 

Dinner of Champions – ALS Association, Minnesota Chapter

Date TBD  6:00PM - 9:30PM 

Brooklyn Park, MN

Dinner, entertainment, an awards ceremony, and a live and silent auction. $225 per person.

For more information on this event contact Sandy Judge, Development Director at (888)672-0484 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 

 

 

 

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