Illuminate Gala
The Illuminate Gala is a new signature event hosted by the Masonic Cancer Center on World Cancer Research Day to raise funds for critical cancer research that ultimately reduces the burden of cancer in Minnesota and beyond.
Guests will enjoy an unforgettable experience featuring a powerful program, science spotlights featuring MCC’s research breakthroughs, live music, silent auction, gourmet dinner, and libations.
Event Schedule
4 p.m. | VIP reception: Join us early at an exclusive pre-event to mingle with our doctors and scientists and special guests.
5 p.m. | Cocktail hour with gourmet bites and libations
6 p.m. | Dinner and main program
8 p.m. | Live musical entertainment
9:30 p.m. | Evening concludes
Wine pull, silent auction, and luminary sales are available from 4 p.m. through the end of the evening.
Did you know that many companies offer donation matching programs for their employees? Your gift to Illuminate could go even further! Visit the matching gift page to find out if your company participates and to access instructions for submitting a match.
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To learn more, become a sponsor, or donate to the event, please contact Lissa Martinez Huebner at [email protected].
Hotel Information
- On the website click the Book button in the top left corner
- Select your arrival and departure date then Check Availability
- Confirm the room type is showing the Masonic Cancer Center rate then click Select & Book
- Review the details and click Book
- Follow the remaining steps to finalize your reservation
- Press 1 for a New Reservation.
- Hotel Name: Hyatt Place Saint Paul/Downtown
- Group Code is G-UMNB at a $124/night rate
- You will be asked to provide credit card details to guarantee your reservation prior to receiving a confirmation number.
Thank you to our supporters
- Natera
- Midwest Radiology
- Pfizer
- Big Spirit Promotions
- BeOne
- S. Fautsch
- Caris Life Sciences