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Rock for An Angel goes from the ice to paper

March 9, 2021 by Kelly Grinsteinner

Angel Fund’s most successful annual fundraiser “Rock For An Angel” was canceled this year due the lack of a venue and the ongoing COVID pandemic. Instead, the board embarked on its first-ever letter writing campaign.

Here is the appeal sent to hundreds of area businesses and posted on social media. Our goal is to recognize our generous “rock stars” and raise $15,000.

Filed Under: Fundraiser, Uncategorized

Fortune Bay to help raise funds for Angel Fund

February 11, 2021 by Kelly Grinsteinner

Fortune Bay Resort Casino is pleased to partner up with the Angel Fund to help the agency provide financial support to Northeastern Minnesota residents who are battling cancer. 

“Angel Fund is ecstatic about partnering with Fortune Bay Resort Casino,” said Angel Fund Board of Director Kelly Grinsteinner. “While COVID has canceled so many activities, cancer has not been canceled and patients are in greater need now more than during normal times.”

In an effort to raise funds and awareness for the great work that the Angel Fund does, Fortune Bay has set up a promotional box near the main entrance of the casino. Guests are encouraged to put their cash out ticket in the box or leave a cash donation to assist the Angel Fund’s efforts. The promotional box will stay in place until March 31, 2021. 

“With your support, Angel Fund can ensure that all cancer patients requesting financial assistance receive some,” said Grinsteinner. “We thank Fortune Bay and its patrons for helping us spread hope.”

Angel Fund is an all-volunteer nonprofit that offers financial assistance to Northeastern Minnesota residents facing cancer for expenses not covered by medical insurance.

Grinsteinner said that the Angel Fund is anticipating an increase in requests this year as medical offices reopen and more people go in for check-ups. She added that a high percentage of people went undiagnosed in 2020 because of the pandemic (i.e., alterations to medical practices and fear of contracting COVID at medical offices). 

“COVID has also affected our ability to host events/fundraisers, leaving our coffers with less funds than usual,” she said. “We are trying our hardest to continue to raise funds to guarantee we can provide help to all who request it.”

Fortune Bay will provide an additional $500 to the final amount raised.

“As Kelly mentioned, COVID has really hindered their efforts in hosting their traditional fundraisers,” said Fortune Bay’s Director of Public Relations Brian K. Anderson. “The work they do is inspiring so it is our hope that this promotion can help offset some of the losses they will experience as a result of those canceled fundraisers.”

Source: fortunebay.com/index.php/blog/12345

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A Pandemic Pasta Party

November 20, 2020 by Kelly Grinsteinner

Angel Fund conducted its first Rigatoni Fundraiser Feed on Tuesday, Nov. 10 – wrapping up two hours of serving dinners just in time for a big snowfall.

A total of 323 dinners were served. Ticket holders had the option of drive-up or take-out to get their meals, which included Valentini’s rigatoni with sugo, side salad and Italian bread provided by Super One.

 Our team of board members and volunteers cooked oodles of noodles and had a great time!

The event raised $2,000, which will go directly to area cancer patients to help with expenses while going through treatment.

We’d like to “thank” the following for donating products:

  • Hardee’s of Hibbing
  • Aramark
  • Hibbing Kiwanis Club

And we’re grateful to the following for helping add to the feed’s success:

  • Valentini’s Supper Club, Chisholm
  • Super One Foods
  • Hibbing Memorial Building
  • Express One Print
  • Range Floral
  • Freebs Fitness

A pat on the back to the Hibbing High School Key Club members and community volunteer Linda Perpich for giving their time and efforts. All cooks, servers and volunteers were masked and gloved to ensure safety.

If you are interested in volunteering for future Angel Fund events, please contact a board member, leave a message at (218) 362-6668 or email info@angelfundrange.org.

Filed Under: Fundraiser, Thank you Tagged With: Angelfundrange

Valentini’s Pink Days event defies expectations

November 12, 2020 by Kelly Grinsteinner

Owners of Valentini’s Supper Club: Jess, Rob & Jake Russo and Paul & Cindy Marturano (with grandson, Kouver) with Angel Fund Directors: Kelly Grinsteinner, president; Kari Kilen, past president; and Brenda Loeb, vice president.

CHISHOLM – Paul Marturano has long said they are two things he will never do.

First thing: wear the color pink.

Second thing: be on Facebook.

But on Oct. 25 – the culmination of Valentini’s Pink Days – “never” was tossed out the window.

In a light pink polo while live on Facebook, Marturano exuberantly announced that Pink Days – an effort by he and his wife, Cindy, and their restaurant partners Rob and Jess Russo – had raised an stunning $22,000 for Angel Fund.

“I have no idea how we’re going to out do this next year,” he added.

During October, Valentini’s and Angel Fund Board members sold raffle tickets for several prizes donated by a long list of generous businesses and people. Around 1,100 tickets were sold – a number which sent the restaurant owners returning to Bark Design for additional printing.

In addition to the raffles, the restaurant held three days of food and drinks specials to spread awareness and raise funds for area cancer patients.

This was Valentini’s 7th year hosting Pink Day, an event that began as a nod to Carol Marturano when she was battling cancer. It is traditionally a one-day bash in late October at the restaurant.

The couples were considering cancelling this year’s event due to social distancing and non-gathering guidelines because of COVID, but instead they got creative and created Pink Days – a celebration over multiple days and one that reached way beyond the restaurant walls. Social media was highly used, and a great drive behind ticket sales.

A big consideration in moving forward was COVID’s impact on Angel Fund, which was feeling a substantial loss of revenue due to fundraiser cancellations, Marturano told the Mesabi Tribune.

“They felt the pinch also,” he said. “They need funds, this year more.”

He was speaking the truth, confirmed Angel Fund President Kelly Grinsteinner. Two of Angel Fund’s largest fundraisers, Spring Classic and Girls Night Out, were canceled this year.

“Angel Fund is grateful to Valentini’s for its continued support and humbled by the owners’ decision to forge ahead with their annual Pink event during these uncertain times. When businesses are struggling and we’re lacking revenue due to canceled fundraisers, this Pink event is a Godsend,” she said.

While events had been canceled, cancer has not been, Grinsteinner noted.

“Many patients are struggling as much — if not more than — others during this pandemic,” she said. “Imagine dealing with the emotions brought on by the threat of COVID in addition to already waging a war with cancer. Patients need the support and financial assistance provided by Angel Fund now more than ever.”

The $22,000 will impact many lives and would not have been possible without all who participated – from contributors to ticket-seller and Valentini’s staff to dinners. Plus an extra big “thank you” to the Marturanos and Russos who pushed Pink Days through the pandemic.

“Angel Fund is heartened by all who contributed to this great success. We could not do our work without you,” said Grinsteinner. “Valentini’s generosity and efforts reinforce their commitment to our communities. As they said, “we are stronger together!”

Filed Under: Fundraiser, Thank you Tagged With: Angelfundrange, Pink Days, Valentinis Supper Club

Rigatoni feed to be hosted by Angel Fund

October 25, 2020 by Kelly Grinsteinner

HIBBING — Have plans for dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 10?

Well, let us cook for you!

Angel Fund will be holding a rigatoni feed from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Hibbing Memorial Building.

For just $8 per person, one can feast on rigatoni in Valentini’s sugo sauce, salad and bread. Servings will be take-out only. Pre-purchase tickets to take advantage of the drive thru.

Tickets are now available from Angel Fund board members and at the following businesses: Range Floral and Freebs Fitness in Hibbing and Valentini’s Supper Club in Chisholm.

Tickets will also be available for purchase inside the Memorial Building the day of the event. Mask are required upon entry.

Proceeds will go to the fund with the sole purpose of providing financial support for Northeastern Minnesota residents who are battling cancer.

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