The Have a Heart Benefit was hosted on April 18, 2026 at Quincy Hall in Minneapolis!
Our 25th Annual Have a Heart Benefit was a festive 25th birthday party! This milestone celebration was bursting with joy, gratitude, and all the heart-filled magic campers have experienced for a quarter century. It was a gift to gather with more than 300 friends and we’re grateful to have raised a record-breaking $131,000! Check out the highlight video and photos below!
The benefit is a 21+ event.
Schedule
All Evening
- Complimentary DRG red wine and Chardonnay
- 360-degree rotating video booth
- Hair tinsel salon by Fairy Hair Dreams
- MN Doodle Booth, a human artist “photo” booth
6:00 to 7:30 – Dinner & Entertainment
- Delicious dinner buffet includes beef short ribs, harissa chicken, potatoes, roasted vegetables, and salad. If you are a vegetarian, please email info@campodayin.org by noon on Friday to request a plated meal.
- Party tunes by DJ Mr. French, aka former camper, Zach
- Fun fundraisers* – gift grab for gift cards & bottle ring toss
- Fantastic silent auction closes at 7:30pm
7:30 – Program & Auction Close
- Heads or Tails game*
- Birthday cake and an a cappella performance by Twin Cities Treble
- Program co-emceed by former camper & current board member, Charlie Nelson and camper, Jayden
8:15 to 10:00 – The Fun Continues
- Music from Mick Sterling & Super Friends of Soul
- Coffee bar with fixings
- Silent auction item pick up
*Due to MN state gambling laws, we cannot accept credit card payments for fundraising games. Cash or Venmo only.
Photos
View photos from the 2026 Have a Heart Benefit at Quincy Hall!
What to Wear
Typical attire at the benefit is semi-formal/evening wear. In celebration of our 25th birthday, we invite you to add a festive touch of red or silver to your look! Check out the vibe at last year’s benefit HERE.
Location
1325 Quincy Street Northeast
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Presenting Sponsor
2026 Benefit Sponsors
Benefit Sponsorship
As a sponsor, we will recognize and like/follow your business via social media for exposure to our 8,000+ Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn followers and give recognition on the Camp Odayin website for the year. At the event, we will present your logo electronically as well as on print materials and you will be recognized in the Camp Odayin newsletter (reaches 6,500+ individuals and businesses). Other promotional opportunities are open based on your suggestion. Feel free to contact us with additional ideas for recognition or questions.
2026 Sponsorship Levels:
- Presenting level – $25,000 ($23,000 of which is deductible) – SOLD OUT
Includes 20 tickets to the benefit - Director level – $4,000 ($3,150 of which is deductible)
Includes 10 tickets to the benefit - Nurse level – $3,000 ($2,450 of which is deductible)
Includes 6 tickets to the benefit - Counselor level – $2,000 ($1,600 of which is deductible)
Includes 4 tickets to the benefit - Camper level – $1,000 ($750 of which is deductible)
Includes 2 tickets to the benefit
The opportunity to sponsor the 2026 benefit has closed. If you have questions about supporting the Have a Heart Benefit in 2027 or one of our other fundraising events, please email info@campodayin.org or call 651.351.9185.
