presented by Crocus Foundation, a donor advised fund at The Minneapolis Foundation

Thursday, September 19, 2024 @ 6P

The Grief Club of Minnesota
2025 Coulter Boulevard
Chanhassen, MN

The Grief Club of Minnesota proudly invites you to our signature fundraising benefit of the year!

Mark your calendars for the Healing Hearts Soiree on Thursday, September 19, 2024, held at our place of healing in Chanhassen. This special event promises to nurture the soul and leave a lasting imprint on every heart in attendance.

Co-Chairs April Fisk & Rick Ehrman // Community Leaders + Healing Hearts Advocates
Emcee Eric Perkins // Board Member + Perk at Play Productions
Live Auction with Dan Masloski // Auctioneer Extraordinaire

Experience an unforgettable evening of purpose, featuring heartfelt stories of healing and resilience, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of grieving children, teens, young adults and their parent(s). Join us in powerful and inspiring partnership to deliver grief care and mental health support so that no one has to grieve the death of someone they love alone.

Enjoy cocktails, hearty hors d’oeuvres and delicious treats. Join us at 6p with the program promptly starting at 6:45p. Dress Code: be you and wear what makes you smile! Please note that a portion of the event will be outside.

Sincere gratitude to Crocus Foundation, a donor advised fund at The Minneapolis Foundation,
our Healing Hearts Soiree Presenting Sponsor!

Become a Healing Hearts Sponsor and make a personal statement of support for The Grief Club of Minnesota’s programs and services with your $1,000 contribution. Your generous gift not only elevates your heartfelt involvement but also fuels our mission and leaves a lasting impact on our community. Plus, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving our Healing Hearts Soiree’s success.

  • Two tickets to the Healing Hearts Soiree on September 19, 2024
  • Recognition with a prominent ¼ page tribute in our event program

Healing Hearts Sponsorship

Forget-Me-Not Memorial Garden

Honor your loved one’s memory and add their name to our Forget-Me-Not Memorial Garden with your heartfelt $50 donation per name. Your special tribute to their legacy will provide vital bereavement care and support to our grieving community. Whether or not you are able to join us at the Healing Hearts Soiree, we invite you to plant seeds of remembrance and cultivate a garden of cherished memories.

Kindly contribute your Forget-Me-Not Memorial Garden names before September 1st, ensuring their presence in our heartfelt tribute book.

Support the Healing Hearts Soiree and demonstrate your company’s commitment to making a difference in the lives of grieving children, teens, young adults, and families.
With the “Our Company Cares” package, your business will receive 10 tickets to attend an unforgettable evening while helping to fund The Grief Club’s essential bereavement and mental health services. This special ticket level provides a unique opportunity to connect with colleagues, network with like-minded professionals, and showcase your organization’s dedication to community support. Make a meaningful impact by joining us for this inspiring event.

Our Company Cares

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

Healing Hearts Soiree Presenting Sponsor
Crocus Foundation, a donor advised fund at The Minneapolis Foundation


Hope Sponsor


Care Sponsors

Janny Schall Gothro
& Geoff Gothro

Love Sponsors


Heart Sponsors


Excelsior Lions Club

Stage Sponsor

Chanhassen Lions Club

Print Sponsor

Bar Sponsor

Healing Hearts Sponsors

Nicole & EJ McNulty

Becky & Jerry Knickerbocker

Webb Friedly & Cara Mulder

April Fisk & Rick Ehrman

Carrie & Jeremy Quinn

Lauren Livingston & David Thorson

Additional Supporters

Brad Johnson, Tradition Wealth Management

Interested in supporting The Grief Club of Minnesota in a bigger way? As a corporate sponsor, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping a healthier future for our community. Elevate your brand as a leader in social responsibility and strengthen your corporate citizenship by letting your employees and customers know you care about creating resources for grievers in our community.

Can’t make the Healing Hearts Soiree but still want to support The Grief Club of Minnesota? Make a donation >

Thank you to our community of supporters who make our mission possible. Your generosity changes everything.

For more information about the Healing Hearts Soiree or becoming a corporate sponsor, please contact Penny Schumacher, penny@griefclubmn.org or 952.224.4859 x6.

Thank you for being part of the healing and changing the lives of those who have experienced the death of someone they love. 🧡