I’m Suzie Hall with One Bright Star and we are hosting our largest fundraising event of the year. “One Bright Star’s 16^th Annual Celebration of Life Gala” will be held at the Country Inn and Suites in Mankato on Saturday February 24^th, 2018 starting at 5:00pm.

We are raising funds to assist in our on-going mission; to be a resource for grieving families who have experienced the death of a child. This night also allows families to pay tribute and celebrate the memory of their child.

The funds raised at this event will support:

• Our annual Children’s Memorial Service and the continuing maintenance of the Children's Memorial site in Erlandson Park, Mankato.
• The distribution of our support packets to newly bereaved parents which includes a free grief journal and One Bright Star pin.
• Our Mothers of Angels Painting Event and Children’s Mini-Camp
• Our monthly radio program “Life After Loss” on KTOE and our One Bright Star television segment on KTV.
• Matching grants for children’s memorial plaques and One Bright Star jewelry.

Our event is expected to draw over 350 supporters and participating businesses will be prominently featured in our event program, on signage the night of our event, and in other media outlets we use to promote the event.

Can you help support our organization with a donation of a product or service from your business? It will greatly help a family who has lost a child. All donations are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible.

A donation form for silent auction items is attached. Simply fill out, then call or email us and we’ll handle everything. We are a 501(c)3 charitable organization, Tax ID #41-1927574. Silent/Live auction items may be dropped off at 4 Seasons Truck Wash, 510 Webster Ave. North Mankato, MN 56003. We would appreciate items by February 12^th, 2018 but they may also be dropped off after that date if necessary. Call 507-273-3208 to arrange for pickup if needed.

Thank you for your consideration of our request to help out families who have lost a child.

Cordially, Suzie Hall

Celebration of Life Committee Chair One Bright Star

P.O. Box 1084

Mankato, MN 56002