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SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 | MINNEAPOLIS, MN 

 

Join us Saturday, September 30, at The Depot for an evening of inspiration and hope. 

 

The Be The Match Gala® raises critical funds to ensure patients can access a second chance at life. Together, we can defeat blood cancers and other blood disorders. Unite with the hopeful and ignite a chain reaction. 

LOCATION

The Depot

 

225 3rd Ave S 

Minneapolis, MN 55401

SCHEDULE

5:30 PM VIP Access
*Invite only

6:00 PM General Reception, Silent Auction, and more

7:15 PM Dinner & Program

9:00 PM Afterparty

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Attire: Formal 

SPONSORSHIPS

Contact Kaela Van Sistine (Anderson), Corporate and Foundation Partnerships Director at 763-406-8540 or kanders2@nmdp.org for any sponsorship opportunities.

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Learn more

LIVE AUCTION

Preview auction packages or learn more about the Hawaiian Escape - Destination Raffle. 

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Preview packages

2022 Gala Impact

While a blood stem cell transplant can provide a second chance at life for thousands of patients each year, the financial toll can prevent some patients from moving forward with treatment. Many families find their insurance doesn’t cover all the costs associated with transplant, such as travel and lodging when the transplant center is far from home, lost wages, and more. Financial costs continue to be the #1 burden or barrier reported by patients who come to us needing a transplant.*  But with your support, we can provide hope for patients—hope that they will not only find a match, but also have the access to receive the transplant they need. 

 

*Based on patient/caregiver-reported data from October 2021 – September 2022.    

$1.4MM

raised to continue removing barriers for patients, families and donors

500

dedicated Be The Match supporters joined us in person to support saving lives

40

incredible sponsors supported bringing this event to life

97MM

reached through national media coverage for mission awareness

Impact
Event Details

Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors

Premier

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Premier

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Diamond

Diamond

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Diamond

Platinum

Gold

Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center

Silver

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Silver

PNC Bank

Silver

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Platinum

Gold

Gold

Amy and Kevin Ronneberg

Silver

Kite Pharma

Silver

Riverbridge

Silver

Platinum

Gold

Gold

Dana Farber Cancer Institute

Silver

Mayo Clinic

Silver

SDG

Silver

Platinum

Gold

Gold

Great Southern Bank

Silver

Merck Pharma

Silver

Voya Financial

Silver

2023 Honorary Chairs

The Furlong Family

Riley Furlong was just 8 years old when she was diagnosed with leukemia. In May 2018, Riley found her donor match and received her bone marrow transplant. Riley’s transplant was a success—and her life was saved. Today she is 14 years old and is doing great.

 

“Every day Riley has—and every day we have with Riley—is a gift,” said Bill, Riley’s father. “It’s hard to look at yourself as ‘lucky’ when your kid gets cancer, but we now know how fortunate we were. We found Riley’s match.”

 

Ever since experiencing the impact of our life-saving mission firsthand, the Furlong family has been dedicated Be The Match supporters. We are honored to have them join us as our 2023 Be The Match Gala Honorary Chairs. Learn more about their story.

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Alex, Bill, Annabel & Riley Furlong

A look back at the 2022 Gala

2022 Gala
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