Today's inspiration arrived by mail, as it so often does. To all supporters of Angel Foundation, please read this letter, which shines a bright light on why your help and support are needed and how they are valued, and why we are passionate about the work we do each day. Thank you for all you do.
Angel Foundation,
I don't know how to thank you for the assistance...
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Inspiration in the Mail
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New Beginnings
At Angel Foundation, we are blessed daily by the generosity of many volunteers and donors who not only give of their time and money, but also give of their hearts. Scott Petinga of Akquracy is one of those. Today is Scott’s “cancer birthday,” a day he celebrates, and he gave permission to share with you why. Happy...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Dennis and Maria Steele
In honor of National Volunteer Week, we salute and thank our amazing volunteers. Please meet Dennis and Maria Steele:
“Life begins when there are no guarantees,” says Dennis Steele, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer in...
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Three Ways to Conjure up Summer to Benefit Angel Foundation
Sick of Minnesota’s never-ending winter? So are we! But there are still plenty of ways to fast-forward to a summer mindset to benefit Angel Foundation and the families we serve. Here are three of our favorites:
1. Fire up the grill: A...
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More Help for More Cancer Patients
Philanthropy Drives Goal of Awarding $1 Million in Emergency Financial Assistance in 2013
Since 2001, Angel Foundation has awarded $3 million in emergency financial assistance for non-medical needs to adults in active treatment for cancer in the Twin Cities. The need is great, and increasing. In order to help more cancer patients, in...
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Inspiration in Our Mailbox
Every day, our mail reminds us, and reaffirms us, why we do what we...
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The Lives We Touch
Every staff meeting and every committee meeting at Angel Foundation begins the same: with the reading of a story about someone we helped recently through our programs. We call these stories The Lives We Touch, and it’s the first action item on every meeting agenda after the welcome.
These Lives We Touch stories keep the people we serve top of mind as we go about our work,...
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Free Series: Legal Issues for Cancer Survivors
Angel Foundation welcomes Cancer Legal Line in our offices to present a four-night series starting March 21: “Legal Issues for Cancer Survivors.”
Designed to answer cancer survivors’ most pressing questions, the series' topics include:
March 21: Social Security Disability Insurance, presented by Fay Fishman, Esq.
April 2:...
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New Free Family Cancer Support Series Kicks Off March 4
If you know of a parent going through cancer, tell them about this free new series for the whole family:
Next up in our Facing Cancer Together program is a six-week series for families. This free program, taking place on Mondays, March 4 through April 8, 6 to 8 p.m. in Minneapolis, is designed to provide families with the information and support they need in...
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Angel Foundation’s 11th Annual Gala Sets Records
Angel Foundation’s 11th annual Angel Awards Gala, which took place Jan. 26 at the Hilton Minneapolis, generated record-setting results for the Twin Cities non-profit organization, which has provided $3 million in emergency financial assistance and has helped 18,000 adults with cancer since 2001.
The event raised more than $437,000 (an increase of 56 percent over...
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Tis the Season for Dry Chronic Cough
It seems to be everywhere this time of year — the persistent, relentless, cough. If you or someone in your household is suffering from a cough — specifically a dry, hacking cough — here are some ideas to help ease and soothe your discomfort.
Air: Inhale steam and moisturize the air. This can help calm the cough and loosen...
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Giving Thanks for the Gift that Gives
Last week marked the beginning of the holiday season. For many of us, the focus becomes more about spending, shopping, bargains, and stress and anxiety. However, I’d ask us to remember what the holiday season is really about: friendship, family and giving. Rather than think about the gifts...
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What do Max, Buster and Bailey have in common?
Answer: They are all therapy dogs that have been a part of Angel Foundation!
Recently I posted a photo of Max, a therapy dog, at our Education and Support Series on the...
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Be an Angel. Give to the Max.
Today is a really big day in Minnesota. It’s a really important day for Angel Foundation, too.
Today, thousands of nonprofits in Minnesota will come together to raise millions of dollars in just 24 hours through Give to the...
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Moving Generosity Forward
Teens at Kids Kamp 2012 give each other a hand
What does generosity mean? To some it means the giving of their time, money or possessions to those less fortunate. But if you are without time, money or possessions, can you still be... -
Cancer Can't Take That Away
This month Angel Foundation began its six-week education and support series. Each week we focus on a particular theme—during the first week the theme of change takes center stage in each group. When cancer comes into a family, it brings with it an enormous amount of change. Monday night in the adult group we had no difficulty generating a list of 40+ changes and we could have...
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Paying it Forward
The last few months have been a whirlwind for the Kreft family following Abby’s breast cancer diagnosis and subsequent surgery in June. Abby’s husband Dave switched jobs and the family moved to a new home in July. This mother of three, Evelyn 7, Saul 5, Eloise 3, recently completed a course of chemotherapy...
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Finding Hope in the Attic
As the leaves change color and the temperature drops, one thing is certain: Angel’s Attic is almost here! The third annual Angel’s Attic, a huge sale benefitting Angel Foundation, will be held from Saturday, October 13, through Wednesday,... -
Topic Nights: Meeting the Needs of Families
Family Topic Night is a new series created this year as a response to the needs of the families that we have heard and witnessed. Our first topic night was held in January, when Ted Bowman, an educator, author and consultant who specializes in change and transition in families, led a discussion on celebrating...
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Meet Stephanie
Stephanie Malone is the newest addition to our team, recently joining as Angel Foundation’s development director.
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Three Days of Fun, Three Days of Inspiration
At this year’s Kids Kamp, held at Eden Wood in Eden Prairie from August 7-9, campers ages 5-18 participated in many different activities over the three days including a ropes course for the teens, art activities, Olympic themed games, pie eating contest, and karaoke. Through the camp, kids learn that they...
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Kids Kamp: A Transforming Experience
Kids Kamp 2012 was the first event I attended as a student evaluator for the Minnesota Evaluation Studies Institute (MESI), a program of the University of Minnesota that is working with Angel Foundation to measure and assess the impact of the many programs Angel Foundation offers to families as they navigate the cancer...
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Angels on the golf course
This year’s Angels and Eagles Golf Classic was significant, as it marked the 10th year of the annual event. The day included a Golf Clinic led by Master PGA golf professional Craig Waryan, BBQ lunch, 18 holes of golf on the prestigious Edina Country Club golf course, live auction,... -
Meet Our Teen Outreach Coordinator
Here at Angel Foundation, we are excited to have Jill Stein Lipset join our team as the new Teen Outreach Coordinator. She will lead the teen group in the Facing Cancer Together program, as well as the year-round activities specifically designed for our teenage participants.
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Providing relief, restoring hope
When an individual is diagnosed with cancer, it not only affects them physically and emotionally, but also financially. Medical expenses and the inability to work during treatment can make paying monthly bills, such as rent, a very difficult task. Every year, we receive requests from hundreds of families seeking...
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