2020-2023 Rallies
Starting in 2020, we changed it up again began donating to numerous food banks and animal shelters in small towns along our routes.
2018 & 2019 Polar Run
For the 2018 and 2019 rallies, we took a step back from raising monetary donations. Instead, we volunteered. Our friends volunteered. Our family volunteered. This was unique to years past because instead of all of our efforts helping one cause / charity, teams were able to help whatever cause(s) were special to them.
Collectively we volunteered more than 7,000 hours for dozens of different organizations.
Collectively we volunteered more than 7,000 hours for dozens of different organizations.
2017 Polar Run
For the 2017 rally, we partnered with Minnesota Masonic Charities to raise money for breast cancer research. 100% of the funds raised went directly to research; no administrative fees or overhead costs. An amazing benefit of partnering with Minnesota Masonic Charities was they DOUBLED our money before it was sent to the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota for a grand total donation of $53,870!!
2016 Polar Run
Once again, we partnered with the Upper Midwest chapter of Ronald McDonald House Charities! Our goal was to raise more than the $10,000 we did in 2015 and we crushed the goal!
~ Donated $31,421 to RMHC-UM!
~ We sold custom Polar Run knit hats to participants and for each one sold, we gave one to a child staying at the Ronald McDonald house. In total we donated 45 hats.
~ Teams once again had the opportunity to earn substantial bonus points towards their rally score by bringing items to donate to RMHC-UM that they aremost in need of. We filled not one, but TWO cars to the roof with detergent and paper towels!
~ Donated $31,421 to RMHC-UM!
~ We sold custom Polar Run knit hats to participants and for each one sold, we gave one to a child staying at the Ronald McDonald house. In total we donated 45 hats.
~ Teams once again had the opportunity to earn substantial bonus points towards their rally score by bringing items to donate to RMHC-UM that they aremost in need of. We filled not one, but TWO cars to the roof with detergent and paper towels!
2015 Polar Run
It was very exciting to partner with the Upper Midwest chapter of Ronald McDonald House Charities for the 2015 Polar Run! They "[provide] a home away from home to keep families together during a child’s health crisis, when family matters most."
RMH is supported 100% by donations, and we supported them in the following ways:
~ Donated $10,000 to RMHC-UM!
~ Teams had the opportunity to earn substantial bonus points towards their rally score by bringing items to donate to RMHC-UM. We filled a RMH car to the roof with detergent and paper towels; two of the most needed items.
~ Sunday, January 25, 2015, the Polar Runners served brunch for the residents of the Oak Street house. If you would like to get a group of friends / family together to serve a meal, check out the program here!
To find out more about who they are, what they do, and how you can get involved with their organization, check out their website!
RMH is supported 100% by donations, and we supported them in the following ways:
~ Donated $10,000 to RMHC-UM!
~ Teams had the opportunity to earn substantial bonus points towards their rally score by bringing items to donate to RMHC-UM. We filled a RMH car to the roof with detergent and paper towels; two of the most needed items.
~ Sunday, January 25, 2015, the Polar Runners served brunch for the residents of the Oak Street house. If you would like to get a group of friends / family together to serve a meal, check out the program here!
To find out more about who they are, what they do, and how you can get involved with their organization, check out their website!