Special Events
The University of Minnesota Foundation and its partners present a variety of fundraising and recognition events throughout the year.
Minnesota Medical Foundation events
WineFest No. 18
May 10-11, 2013
WineFest supports the internationally renowned University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s Hospital, where physician-researchers develop and deliver innovative treatments and cures for childhood diseases. Since 1995, WineFest has raised nearly $8.5 million in support of children’s health research, education, and care at the University of Minnesota.
Champions for Children Golf Classic
June 17, 2013
A benefit to support University of Minnesota Amplatz
Children’s Hospital, where physician-researchers
develop and deliver innovative treatments and
cures for childhood diseases.
Golf Classic “fore” Diabetes Research
June 17, 2013
Golf Classic “fore” Diabetes Research seeks to raise awareness and support for diabetes research at the University of Minnesota.
Diamond Awards
January 2014
Diamond Awards—Minnesota’s star-studded baseball charity event—celebrates outstanding performances by the Minnesota Twins and benefits the University of Minnesota’s innovative research and patient care in ataxia, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).
