Rays of Hope Walk 2023
The 2023 Rays of Hope Walk will be held on the first Saturday in October at the Sartell Community Center! A fun, family-friendly event!
The Rays of Hope Walk supports our mission “Bri’s Lodge helps individuals cope with loss, supports their healing, nurtures their physical and emotional well-being, and brings hope for the future – no one should grieve alone.” Bri’s Lodge is committed to building a space for those who are grieving. We currently provide companioning and support groups to ensure no one grieves alone.
Rays of Hope Walk
What Would Bri Do, Inc – Bri’s Lodge will be hosting their 6th Annual Rays of Hope Walk! Saturday, October 7, 2023, starting at 8:30 am at Sartell Community Center!
Registration will start at 8:30 am at the Sartell Community Center
Family Activities will be held from 9 am – 10 am
Remembrance Ceremony will begin at 10 am
The walk will begin at 10:30 am – If it rains, the Remembrance Ceremony and walk will take place inside.
The event cost will be $25 per adult and include a walk t-shirt. Junior ages 13-17 are $10 and include a t-shirt. Children 12 and under can participate free, but no t-shirt will be included. When each adult registers, you will be prompted to enter the name of the person you are walking in memory of.
TEAM OR INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION AVAILABLE – You will be prompted to choose whether you would like to form a team, join a team or register individually.
Ask your friends, family, neighbors, or employer to support your walk by donating. Often employers will match your donation.
Download the fundraising form to help us raise funds to assist those looking for support through their grief. As you raise funds, collect your donations on the fundraising sheet. A donation letter will be mailed to donors for their tax purposes. WWBD is a 501(c)(3). Have them complete this form thoroughly so the letter can be sent.
If you are not attending the walk, you can still help with fundraising efforts and be eligible for prizes. Mail the fundraising sheet and the donations you collect to WWBD, 3400 1st St N #305, St. Cloud, MN 56303.
Download the fundraising form to help us raise funds to assist those looking for support through their grief. As you raise funds, collect your donations on the fundraising sheet. A donation letter will be mailed to donors for their tax purposes. WWBD is a 501(c)(3). Have them complete this form thoroughly so the letter can be sent.
If you are not attending the walk, you can still help with fundraising efforts and be eligible for prizes. Mail the fundraising sheet and the donations you collect to WWBD, 3400 1st St N #305, St. Cloud, MN 56303.
A donation can be made online by clicking on the Donate button. Make sure to document online donations on this sheet to be eligible for prizes!
If you are not registering online, please mail your paper registration as soon as possible. You can also find the paper registration below. Remember, we could use your help by filling in the fundraising sheet and bringing it to the registration desk the morning of the walk.
Raise Money, Get Free Registration, and More!
Each person who raises:
$100 – Receives One Free Walk Registration
$250 – Receives Two Free Walk Registrations
$500 – Receives Four Free Walk Registrations and is entered into a drawing for a $250 AMAZON GIFT CARD
**If you raised additional funds for Bri’s Lodge, choose the appropriate registration “ticket” and order the number of registrations that you get free***
Extra t-shirts are also available for purchase for $10 each.
Remembrance Signs are available to purchase for $15 each. These signs will have a photo of your loved one along with a memorial message. A sign can be purchased in memory of anyone. Please email a picture of your loved one to info@brislodge.com after completing registration. If you purchased a sign last year and didn’t take it with you, it will be placed again this year. Only order a sign if you would like additional signs placed.
Sponsors
Table Sponsors
Sponsor Opportunity
The Rays of Hope Walk will support our mission: “Bri’s Lodge helps individuals cope with loss, supports their healing, nurtures their physical and emotional well-being, and brings hope for the future – no one should grieve alone.” Bri’s Lodge is committed to building a space for those who are grieving. We currently provide companioning and support groups to ensure no one grieves alone.
Your sponsorship will help cover expenses, and any funds left will go to support individual companioning and support groups
Hope Sponsorship - $100
One Walk Registration
Donor Acknowledgement on Facebook
Sponsor Sign on Walking Path
Name or Logo on T-shirt
Devotion Sponsorship - $250
Two Walk Registrations
Donor Acknowledgement on Facebook
Sponsor Sign on Walking Path
Name or Logo on T-shirt
Listed on Event Webpage (Eventbrite)
Logo on Event Banner
Opportunity for booth at event (Table provided)
This can be an info booth and/or an activity for families
Sunshine Sponsorship - $500
Four Walk Registrations
Donor Acknowledgement on Facebook (2 Posts)
Sponsor Sign on Walking Path
Name or Logo on T-shirt
Listed on Event Webpage (Eventbrite)
Logo on Event Banner
Acknowledgement on Monthly Newsletter
Opportunity for booth at event (Table provided)
This can be an info booth and/or an activity for families
Hope Sponsorship
- One Walk Registration
- Donor Acknowledgement on Facebook
- Sponsor Sign on Walking Path
- Name or Logo on T-shirt
- Listed on Event Webpage (Eventbrite)
- Logo on Event Banner
- Acknowledgement on Monthly Newsletter
- Opportunity for booth at event (Table provided)
- This can be an info booth and/or an activity for families
Devotion Sponsorship
- Two Walk Registrations
- Donor Acknowledgement on Facebook
- Sponsor Sign on Walking Path
- Name or Logo on T-shirt
- Listed on Event Webpage (Eventbrite)
- Logo on Event Banner
- Acknowledgement on Monthly Newsletter
- Opportunity for booth at event (Table provided)
- This can be an info booth and/or an activity for families
Sunshine Sponsorship
- Four Walk Registrations
- Donor Acknowledgement on Facebook (2 Posts)
- Sponsor Sign on Walking Path
- Name or Logo on T-shirt
- Listed on Event Webpage (Eventbrite)
- Logo on Event Banner
- Acknowledgement on Monthly Newsletter
- Opportunity for booth at event (Table provided)
- This can be an info booth and/or an activity for families
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or have questions about our mission, please get in touch with us today! Thank you in advance for your commitment to our community. Your support is needed and appreciated!
Bruce Powlish bruce@brislodge.com (320) 287-2214 | Tami Kruzel tami@brislodge.com (320) 217-2029
Silent Auction Contribution
If sponsorship isn’t an option, please consider a silent auction contribution for our Evening of Hope. Some examples include hand-crafted items (baked goods, jellies, metal art, wood projects, etc.), gift cards/gift certificates, sports memorabilia/clothing/tickets, liquor-themed baskets, lottery tickets, and outdoor-themed items.
If you would like to donate an item for our silent auction, please contact us to schedule a pickup, drop-off, or delivery.
Virginia Tagney | virginia@BrisLodge.com | 320-247-0222
Randy Kruzel | randy@BrisLodge.com | 320-420-6119
If you can’t help in any of these ways, make a cash donation now!
