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Run/Walk to Remember

Gather your family and friends to remember your cherished loved one.

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Join Us for a Morning of Beautiful Remembrance

Gather your friends and family for a beautiful morning, movement at your own pace, and a community that understands. Make sure to honor your loved one with a Tribute Sign, explore our Resource Fair, and have some fun!

Ready to create a team that honors your loved one while helping bring hope to grieving families? Here’s how to begin:

  • First, register yourself using the “Register Here” button above.
  • Then, create your team through the “Create a Campaign” button to the right. Make sure to add a picture of your loved one!
  • Once approved, you will receive a personalized link to share with friends, family, and colleagues inviting them to support our life-changing mission in honor of your loved one.
  • Anyone walking with your team should also register through the “Register Here” button and then share your fundraiser with their family and friends.  

If your team raises $500+ - You will receive a $50 Fat Pants Brewing Co. gift card to celebrate together after the walk, taking time to connect and celebrate the person you are running or walking for.

If your team raises $1,000+ -Along with a $50 Fat Pants gift card to celebrate with your team, your loved one will be honored with a Legacy Fund through Brighter Days, supporting the program of your choice for grieving families who will need us in 2026. 

If your team is the Top Earner - Along with qualifying for the above tiers, your team organizer will receive ten $20 Target gift cards to share with your team in gratitude for their dedication and heart.

As a nonprofit organization, Brighter Days relies solely on the generosity of donors. We truly appreciate your support! 

Donate to a Team! (14)

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Cash Donation

Appeal/Paddle Raise/Fund-a-need

Donations Raised

$815

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Growing Through Grief

Appeal/Paddle Raise/Fund-a-need

Donations Raised

75%

$3,750 of $5,000

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Soft Landings - Support for Child Loss

Appeal/Paddle Raise/Fund-a-need

Donations Raised

20%

$1,000 of $5,000

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In Memory of Amy Gray

Appeal/Paddle Raise/Fund-a-need

Donations Raised

117%

$585 of $500

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Team Tonya

Appeal/Paddle Raise/Fund-a-need

Donations Raised

126%

$1,265 of $1,000

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Shape of Absence

Appeal/Paddle Raise/Fund-a-need

Donations Raised

$50

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Honoring Kellie Kaye Lillehei

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Donations Raised

25%

$250 of $1,000

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Jim Kampa Sr.

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Donations Raised

0%

$0 of $1,000

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Erik Pauls Team

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Donations Raised

57%

$575 of $1,000

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She Climbs Mountains

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Donations Raised

0%

$0 of $1,000

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors

Our fabulous sponsors have an integral role in making this a special day to honor our loved ones and our mission! 

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Visit the Amazing Organizations and Vendors at Our Resource Fair!

Event Details

About Our Event

Join us for a beautiful morning of remembering and honoring those who we love and miss. Proceeds will go towards some of our incredible programs including Soft Landings, Camp Erin Twin Cities, and Growing Through Grief.

Location: Lambert Pavilion (Purgatory Creek Park) - 13001 Technology Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Registration: 8:30 AM

Welcome Message: 9:00 AM

Walk/Run Start: 9:30 AM

Visit Our Partner Organizations & Vendors: 8:30 - 11:00 AM

Raffle Winners Announced: 11:00 AM

*Rain or Shine event. Tickets and donations are nonrefundable. We appreciate your generous support of our mission!

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