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B the Light ‘Plan B’ fundraiser planned

NEW ULM – With the countless ways this year’s turn of events has affected businesses, individuals, and organizations, it is a bit overwhelming to think of every single impact. One thing is for sure; cancer doesn’t stop for COVID. People facing a cancer diagnosis at this time are not only receiving this heavy prognosis; they have to do it alone.

B the Light is a New Ulm based 501c3 whose mission is to give hope and shine light on those diagnosed with breast cancer in Minnesota and Iowa. The organization, established in 2016, was off to a great start having had its first successful fundraiser gala last fall.

“We are incredibly grateful for all of the support we received last year for our first annual B, the Light Gala! With the help of our generous community businesses and attendees, we raised an amazing $92,000 to support breast cancer survivors and their families in our area,” said Amber Melby, founder and president of B the Light. “We have been hard at work, building our network and connection programs. We have granted four HOPE Getaways to families from Minnesota. Our very first recipient and her husband are hoping to head to Peru this fall to pursue her lifelong dream of climbing Rainbow Mountain.”

As travel is a bit uncertain in the coming months, the organization is now developing HOPE Handbags. “In a time when a diagnosis comes with no one by your side, we are working to immediately impact survivors with these kits that include supportive literature, access to a closed Facebook support group, and other resources.” Melby said.

Unfortunately, due to COVID, B, the Light was forced to create a plan B. Instead of an in-person gala, they will be hosting the “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes” fundraiser. Individuals or teams can pick an activity (walking, running, biking, Crossfit, yoga, for example) and set a goal.

Then, from Oct. 1 through the 8th, (representing 1 in 8 women diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime) participants will push to achieve their goal.

Potential participants, business sponsors, and donors are encouraged to search www.bthelightinfo.org and learn more about participating or donating.

For more information, search www.bthelightinfo.org or email info@bthelightinfo.org.

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