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Celebrate Breakthrough’s 20th Anniversary at this special event!

Save the Date! Full event details coming soon!

When: October 9th, 2025

Where: The Minneapolis Institute of Art

Tickets will be available for purchase soon!

As our most significant fundraising event, this gala is crucial in supporting our mission to support students on their journey to college by fostering a community of mutual learning with the next generation of educators so they both can collaborate, grow, and thrive.

Booyah Bash Auction 2024 Wishlist:

Dining and Entertainment:

  • Restaurant certificates

  • Hotels, condos, and weekend getaways

  • Theatre, orchestra, or concert tickets

  • Sporting (Twins, Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves, Gophers, Lynx, MN United, etc.) event tickets

Services:

  • Cleaning services
  • Cooking and catering services

  • Car care packages, automotive services, and accessories

  • Carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC services

  • Lawn and landscaping services – fall or spring cleanup

  • Plowing and shoveling services

Pamper me:

  • Spa package: massage, nails, hair, facial

  • Salon services

  • Personal training

  • Accessory items (jewelry, purses, scarves, etc.)

  • Photography services

Sports:

  • Autographed jerseys and other memorabilia

  • Yard games

Experiences:

• Lunch or dinner with a coach or a player (Vikings, Wild, Twins, etc.)

• Personal chef experiences
• Movie theater party
• Boating on the river
• Cabins

• Round of golf
• Backstage passes
• Orchards
• Wineries

DO YOU HAVE, OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO HAS, ANY OF THESE ITEMS THAT COULD BE DONATED TO OUR LIVE AUCTION?

  • Vacation homes

  • Box seats (sports, concerts, theater)

  • Airfare

  • Chef experience

  • Home Improvement or Remodeling

Always thankful for:

  • Wine and liquor

  • Gift cards of any amount

     

Don’t see the items you had in mind on this list? Contact us today to talk about your idea!

Secure your spot or table at our signature community fundraiser and support programs with our sponsor packages.

Please contact Lesley Chester in the Development office to coordinate your item drop off or pick up at lchester@breakthroughtwincities.org
or 651-955-7199 (cell).

Breakthrough Twin Cities

2051 Larpenteur Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55109, USA