✦ Running for Teens with Cancer ✦

Hope
Shines Through

"Hope always shines through even in the darkest moments."

Glow Run
100%
Funds to Supporting Teens with Cancer
0.7%
of Children in Minnesota Suffer from Cancer
Hope We Carry

Relive the Night

Here Are Some Pictures
From Our Run

Thank you to everyone who ran, walked, volunteered, and cheered us on. The glow sticks were bright, the energy was brighter, and together we lit up the track for a cause that matters.

Top Finishers

Our Winners

Congratulations to our top finishers of the night!

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Male Winner

Brian Kittleson

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Female Winner

Carlie Blevins

By the Numbers

The Impact We're Making

Every registration, every dollar raised, and every volunteer hour adds up to something greater. Here's a look at the numbers behind our mission.

Glow Run
Race Format
45 min of glowing hope
100%
Funds to Cause
Every dollar counts
0.7%
MN Kids with Cancer
We run for every one
$2K
Fundraising Goal
Help us get there

The People Behind It

Meet Our Team

Each member of Hope Shines Through brings a personal connection to this cause — a story of loss, survival, love, or resilience. We are united by one belief: that light always finds a way through.

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Samantha Herron
Director of Community Engagement

Samantha believes that community is the most powerful force for change. She leads outreach efforts to connect families, schools, and local organizations around the shared mission of supporting teens with cancer.

✉ samanthaaherron@gmail.com
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Aubrie Bruce
Director of Finance

Aubrie ensures every dollar donated is used with purpose and transparency. Her dedication to financial stewardship means that supporters can trust their generosity is making a real, measurable difference.

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Jayden Larson
Director of Fundraising

Jayden brings relentless energy and creativity to fundraising. From events to campaigns, she works tirelessly to grow the resources needed to fulfill Hope Shines Through's mission for teens in need.

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Caitlin Wedge
Director of Social Media & Design

Caitlin uses her eye for design and love of storytelling to amplify Hope Shines Through's message across every platform. She makes sure the light of this cause reaches as many hearts as possible.

Stay Connected

Follow Our Journey

Follow along as we share stories of hope, event updates, and the faces behind the cause. Your follow spreads the light further.