EVENTS

Saints Foundation hosts annual events to introduce our community to the faces and families who receive hope each day thanks to big hearts who give of their resources.

Our events and programs are meant to bring our community together and raise hope and change lives.

Find out more information and how you can participate in our Lights of Love event below.

Panera Bread Fundraising Night

Wednesday, July 1st 4:00-8:00pm

Make dinner easy as you prep for the July 4th weekend! Eat at Panera Bread in Shakopee on July 1st from 4:00-8:00pm and 30% of sales will be donated to Saints Foundation. You must present the flyer or enter the code at checkout.

Can be used in store or online!

Nothing Bundt Cakes

The sweetest way to support!

Stop at the Nothing Bundt Cakes pop-up next to the St. Francis Gift Shop to try a Bundtlet! 15% of all sales will be donated back to the Emergency Department Healing Gardens.

Dates: June 17th, July 15th, August 19th, September 16th, October 28th, November 18th, December 16th

Lights of Love

This annual honorary event kicks off the holiday season with a dedication program, music, tree lighting, cookies, cider, and hot chocolate. Nearly 300 souls are honored at the annual Lights of Love tree lighting ceremony at St. Francis each year. In 2025, Saints Foundation raised $25,000 thanks to our sponsors and donors! Save the date for 2026: Thursday, December 3rd!

Partner Spotlight: Knutson Construction

Thank you to our premiere sponsors

SAINTS FOUNDATION TEAM

Missy Dreckman

Missy Dreckman
Foundation Manager – St. Francis Regional Medical Center

(952) 428-2221
E-mail Missy

Missy Dreckman

Bethany Tjornhom
Benedictine Foundation Director – St. Gertrude’s

(612) 695-2108
E-mail Bethany