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
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
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.
LIVE AUCTION
We offer unique experience packages that support our patients.
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
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dedicated Be The Match supporters joined us in person to support saving lives
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incredible sponsors supported bringing this event to life
97MM
reached through national media coverage for mission awareness
Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors
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Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center
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PNC Bank
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Amy and Kevin Ronneberg
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Kite Pharma
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Riverbridge
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Dana Farber Cancer Institute
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Mayo Clinic
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SDG
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Great Southern Bank
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Merck Pharma
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Voya Financial
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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.
Alex, Bill, Annabel & Riley Furlong