Premiums & Boat Drawings
As you raise pledges, keep an eye on this page for great items that are available at various pledge total levels. New items are added as they come in from our generous donors. The more you raise, the higher the value of the premiums for which you are eligible.
You may claim one item from the Premium Level that you qualify for (based on the amount that you have raised) or a lower pledge amount category — please note that this is a change from past years. This is to say that if you raised $500, but don't see anything in that category that you would like to claim, you can claim something from either the $400 or $300 level instead.
Premiums are available on a first come, first served basis, which is a good incentive to do your fundraising early!
PLEASE NOTE: We must have received your eligible pledges before you can claim a premium. Pledges through personal fundraising pages qualify soon after they are made, but if you have any offline/paper pledges, you need to send them in before claiming a premium.
Canoe & Kayak Drawings
For each $500 you raise, you will be entered into either a canoe or kayak raffle. If you raise $1,500, your name will be entered into the drawing 3 times. This is a great incentive to stretch your goal and challenge yourself to raise as much as possible. This drawing is independent of the other premiums and your entry into the drawing is not subject to what premium you selected.
The drawing will be done the week following the Mississippi River Challenge. Only pledges turned in by the morning of July 30th will be considered when entering names into the drawings.
More information about the prize canoe and kayak will be posted when it becomes available. Upon registration, you selected (or will select) which drawing you would like to be entered into for raising $500 or more. If you would like to change your selection, please contact Kristin at .
Current Premiums
When you turn in $300 in pledges, you are eligible for…
| Premium Photo (Click for sponsor's product page) |
Description & Quantity Available | Sponsor | Claim |
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Two VIP passes Quantity: 0 |
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | Log in to claim premiums |
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$25 gift card Quantity: 0 |
French Meadow Bakery & Cafe | Log in to claim premiums |
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One pound of freshly roasted coffee from the Grand & Snelling Dunn Bros Quantity: 0 |
Dunn Bros Coffee | Log in to claim premiums |
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One infrared sauna session gift certificate and $2 off smoothie or juice Quantity: 0 |
Scopolitan Restuarant & Eco-Shop | Log in to claim premiums |
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$25 gift card Quantity: 0 |
Magers and Quinn Booksellers | Log in to claim premiums |
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Embroidery pattern Quantity: 1 |
Penguin & Fish | Log in to claim premiums |
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$25 gift card Quantity: 0 |
The Herkimer Pub & Brewery | Log in to claim premiums |
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Handmade necklace pendant from Minneapolis artist Quantity: 0 |
Kellybot | Log in to claim premiums |
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$20 gift card Quantity: 0 |
Billy's On Grand | Log in to claim premiums |
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$25 gift certificate Quantity: 0 |
The Hub Bike Coop | Log in to claim premiums |
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One Margherita or Napoli Pizza Quantity: 0 |
Punch Neapolitan Pizza | Log in to claim premiums |
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$25 gift card Quantity: 0 |
Muffuletta | Log in to claim premiums |
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$25 gift certificate valid at any of their 5 locations Quantity: 0 |
Blue Plate Restaurant Company | Log in to claim premiums |
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$25 gift card Quantity: 1 |
Everest On Grand | Log in to claim premiums |
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$25 gift card Quantity: 0 |
Anodyne Coffeehouse | Log in to claim premiums |
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$25 gift certificate Quantity: 0 |
Seward Co-op Grocery & Deli | Log in to claim premiums |
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Gift certificate for four single cake or sugar cones Quantity: 0 |
Izzy's Ice Cream Cafe | Log in to claim premiums |
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$25 gift card Quantity: 0 |
The Bibelot Shops | Log in to claim premiums |
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Pair of Lynx Tickets for August 26 game against San Antonio Silver Stars Quantity: 1 |
Minnesota Timberwolves Fastbreak Foundation | Log in to claim premiums |
When you turn in $400 in pledges, you are eligible for…
| Premium Photo (Click for sponsor's product page) |
Description & Quantity Available | Sponsor | Claim |
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A pair of tickets for the 2011 Renaissance Festival Quantity: 0 |
Minnesota Renaissance Festival | Log in to claim premiums |
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$30 gift card valid for a theater show Quantity: 0 |
Bryant Lake Bowl | Log in to claim premiums |
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Pair of passes for Sightseeing Cruise aboard the Minneapolis Queen Quantity: 0 |
Paradise Charter Cruises | Log in to claim premiums |
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$40 gift certificate Quantity: 0 |
Ichiban Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar | Log in to claim premiums |
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$30 gift card Quantity: 0 |
Galactic Pizza | Log in to claim premiums |
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$30 gift card Quantity: 0 |
Red Stag Supperclub | Log in to claim premiums |
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Handcrafted skin care products gift box Quantity: 1 |
Mirasol Farm | Log in to claim premiums |
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$25 gift certificate + one free Margherita or Napoli Pizza Quantity: 0 |
Punch Neapolitan Pizza | Log in to claim premiums |
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Worker B gift set containing lip balm, balm tin, cream, putty, and lotion bar Quantity: 1 |
Worker B | Log in to claim premiums |
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Gift Certificate for a cake from Cafe Latté Quantity: 0 |
Cafe Latté | Log in to claim premiums |
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Hardcover edition, signed by Garrison Keillor Quantity: 0 |
Common Good Books | Log in to claim premiums |
When you turn in $500 in pledges, you are eligible for…
| Premium Photo (Click for sponsor's product page) |
Description & Quantity Available | Sponsor | Claim |
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A pair of tickets for the History Theatre - good through June 2012 Quantity: 0 |
History Theatre | Log in to claim premiums |
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A pair of tickets good through the '11-'12 season Quantity: 1 |
Illusion Theater | Log in to claim premiums |
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$50 gift certificate Quantity: 0 |
Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market | Log in to claim premiums |
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Sunday Brunch Cruise for Two Quantity: 0 |
Paradise Charter Cruises | Log in to claim premiums |
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Day-long passes and rentals for two Quantity: 0 |
Vertical Endeavors | Log in to claim premiums |
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Free family membership which includes free general admission to the museum for 12 months Quantity: 1 |
The Bakken Museum | Log in to claim premiums |
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One year dual membership Quantity: 0 |
Minneapolis Institute of Art | Log in to claim premiums |
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$50 gift card Quantity: 1 |
Broders' Cucina Italiana and Pasta Bar | Log in to claim premiums |
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$60 gift card Quantity: 0 |
The Wedge Community Co-op | Log in to claim premiums |
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Full color 8" x 10" commemorative piece created by Karl Jaeger in honor of the 50th season of the Minnesota Twins, signed by Rod Carew Quantity: 0 |
Minnesota Twins Baseball Club | Log in to claim premiums |
When you turn in $750 in pledges, you are eligible for…
| Premium Photo (Click for sponsor's product page) |
Description & Quantity Available | Sponsor | Claim |
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One pair of tickets for any 2011 performance Quantity: 1 |
Park Square Theatre | Log in to claim premiums |
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Pair of admission passes Quantity: 0 |
Valleyfair | Log in to claim premiums |
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Pair of tickets Quantity: 1 |
Jungle Theater | Log in to claim premiums |
When you turn in $1000 in pledges, you are eligible for…
| Premium Photo (Click for sponsor's product page) |
Description & Quantity Available | Sponsor | Claim |
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Wood canoe paddle Quantity: 1 |
Bending Branches | Log in to claim premiums |
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Kayak paddle Quantity: 2 |
Bending Branches | Log in to claim premiums |
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Pair of tickets Quantity: 1 |
The Minnesota Opera | Log in to claim premiums |
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2 tickets to the Guthrie Theater Quantity: 1 |
Guthrie Theater | Log in to claim premiums |
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Feather grey, water-resistant, super durable, 90L duffel Quantity: 0 |
Patagonia St. Paul | Log in to claim premiums |
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Black, water-resistant, super durable, 90L duffel Quantity: 0 |
Patagonia St. Paul | Log in to claim premiums |
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Black, water-resistant, super durable, 60L duffel Quantity: 0 |
Patagonia St. Paul | Log in to claim premiums |
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Daypack with three compartments, a sternum strap, webbing waistbelt and airflow-mesh shoulder straps and back panels Quantity: 0 |
Patagonia St. Paul | Log in to claim premiums |
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Daypack with three compartments, a sternum strap, webbing waistbelt and airflow-mesh shoulder straps and back panels Quantity: 0 |
Patagonia St. Paul | Log in to claim premiums |
When you turn in $1500 in pledges, you are eligible for…
| Premium Photo (Click for sponsor's product page) |
Description & Quantity Available | Sponsor | Claim |
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Two tickets to see Vox Lumiere's Phantom of the Opera on October 30, 2011 at 7:30pm Quantity: 0 |
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts | Log in to claim premiums |