Bowling for Blood Cancer
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🎳 Bowling for Blood Cancer
Gather your family, friends, coworkers, or neighbors and join us for an afternoon of bowling, pizza, laughter, and community—all in support of local patients and families battling blood cancer.
Whether you're ready to hit the lanes or simply want to enjoy great food and cheer on the bowlers, there's a place for everyone at this family-friendly fundraiser!
🎟️ Choose Your Ticket
🎳 Bowler Ticket
One hour of bowling (choose your preferred bowling time when registering)
Unlimited pizza buffet
Unlimited soda
Access to the event throughout the afternoon
Cash bar available
🍕 Non-Bowler Ticket
Not bowling? No problem! Join us for the food, fun, and community.
Unlimited pizza buffet
Unlimited soda
Cheer on your friends and family
Cash bar available
We'll also have raffle prizes, a silent auction, and plenty of opportunities to connect with friends while supporting the mission of Red Drop Resources.
Every ticket purchased helps Red Drop Resources continue providing support to local patients and families navigating blood cancer.
Thank you to our generous sponsors for helping make Bowling for Blood Cancer possible!
Join us for an afternoon of bowling, food, and having fun!
Guests can join us for food and fun or join in on the bowling fun! Bowlers will receive one hour on their lane, shoe rental, and access to the buffet for the entire event. Non-bowlers will have access to the buffet for the entire event.
Bowlers should select their bowling time at the check-out, however access to event is open from 4pm-7pm for both bowlers and non-bowlers!
Both bowlers and non-bowlers can add-on arcade credits as well as laser tag.
Join us for an afternoon of bowling, food, and having fun!
Guests can join us for food and fun or join in on the bowling fun! Non-bowlers will have access to the buffet for the entire event.
Both bowlers and non-bowlers can add-on arcade credits as well as laser tag.
Turkey Trot 5K 2026
Wanted: Volunteers for the 2025 Rochester Turkey Trot!
Through a partnership with All Community Events, Red Drop Resources receives a generous donation for EVERY volunteer who works at the 2025 Turkey Trot event. This community, family-friendly 5K takes place on Thanksgiving Day at Soldier's Field in Rochester. There is also a need for volunteers at packet pick-up which takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday before the race, at Terra Loco in Rochester.
Volunteers at packet pick-up assist those who are registered with checking in, picking-up t-shirts, and any other items pre-purchased. Race day volunteers assists with many different roles to make the race a success including packet pick up, race marshals, and water station assistance.
This is one of the largest fundraisers for Red Drop Resources each year and we greatly appreciate your support!
Families, students, and all community members are welcome to volunteer. Just remember, the race does take place outside, so please dress warmly on race day.
Raise Some Dough at Panera South
Panera is donating 30% to Red Drop Resources when you mention this fundraiser on Thursday July 9th from 4pm-8pm. Visit Panera South in Rochester (825 16th Street SW) and present them with this flyer. If you are ordering online, from the app, or from a kiosk at the cafe, use code: FUND4U
Help us spread the word!
2026 Travis Donze Memorial Ride & 5K
Join us for the annual Travis Donze Memorial Ride & 5K!
Registration 7:30-8:00AM
Motorcycle Ride Begins: 8:15AM
5K and 1 Mile Begin: 8:30AM
Motorcycle Ends: Approx. 11:30am
The day begins with registration for both the motorcycle ride and 5K. No pre-registration required! Around 8:15am the motorcycle group will take off for a scenic ride around southeastern Minnesota, usually lasting 2-3 hours. Our family-friendly (untimed) 5K and 1 mile walk will begin at 8:30am. Return to the Eagle’s to enjoy shopping from local vendors and learn more about Red Drop Resources. Once the riders return, order lunch from the Eagle’s and meet others who are passionate about meeting the non-medical needs of patient’s battling blood cancer!
Registration: $10 per bike and $10 per walker/runner
Winter Celebrations Gift Pick Up& Breakfast with Santa
Families and individuals will be picking up their gifts from the Winter Celebrations program. Volunteers will check them in and assist with loading gifts into their vehicles.
Winter Celebrations Gift Drop Off
Donors from the Winter Celebrations program will drop the gifts they have sponsored for patients and their families. Volunteers will be standing in the hallway near Chip Shots and will assist with unloading gifts and carrying them to the storage room upstairs.
Travis' House Organizing and Townhouse Set-Up
We have two important tasks to accomplish on this day. The first is to do an inventory at Travis' House of our bedding and furnishings, to ensure everything is in good condition. We will be cleaning out cupboards to check expiration dates and organize. There are two units at Travis' House as well as a shared laundry area.
Additionally, we have access to a townhouse for our patients to stay from December-March. We need to stock this townhouse with linens, paper products and other small furnishings.
Volunteers of all ages are welcome! There are stairs in both properties and there will be light lifting and housekeeping work required.
Turkey Trot 5K
Wanted: Volunteers for the 2025 Rochester Turkey Trot!
Through a partnership with All Community Events, Red Drop Resources receives a generous donation for EVERY volunteer who works at the 2025 Turkey Trot event. This community, family-friendly 5K takes place on Thanksgiving Day at Soldier's Field in Rochester. There is also a need for volunteers at packet pick-up which takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday before the race, at Terra Loco in Rochester.
Volunteers at packet pick-up assist those who are registered with checking in, picking-up t-shirts, and any other items pre-purchased. Race day volunteers assists with many different roles to make the race a success including packet pick up, race marshals, and water station assistance.
This is one of the largest fundraisers for Red Drop Resources each year and we greatly appreciate your support!
Families, students, and all community members are welcome to volunteer. Just remember, the race does take place outside, so please dress warmly on race day.
Lunch & Learn Series
Join us for lunch at 125 Live and hear about the work Red Drop Resources is doing to support the non-medical needs of patients in our community that are battling blood cancers. While our organization has been active for over 10 years, we know that many in Rochester and the surrounding communities are not aware of our work; we are looking forward to sharing more with you! Pre-registration is appreciated so we can plan for food and space.
Register Here.
Lunch & Learn Series
Join us for lunch at 125 Live and hear about the work Red Drop Resources is doing to support the non-medical needs of patients in our community that are battling blood cancers. While our organization has been active for over 10 years, we know that many in Rochester and the surrounding communities are not aware of our work; we are looking forward to sharing more with you! Pre-registration is appreciated so we can plan for food and space.
Register Here.
Travis Donze Memorial Ride & 5K
Help us raise money for Travis’ House at this annual event supporting Red Drop Resources. Registration begins at 8:30am for both the motorcycle ride and 5K. Join us at the Eagle’s Club to enjoy shopping and raise money to provide lodging for blood cancer patients in Rochester!
Register on site for $10 for either the motorcycle ride or the 5K.
Registration begins at 8:30am
5K and Motorcycle Ride both begin from the Eagles Club at 9:00am.
Blizzard Bash 2024
Our annual Blizzard Bash event is our largest fundraiser and you don’t want to miss this night of fun with live music, excellent food, silent and live auctions, and casino tables!
More details to come, but get this date on your calendar!
Travis Donze Summer Family Fun Day
Join us for a full day summer event that is sure to have something for everyone! Some of the highlights include a 5K walk/run and 1 mile walk in addition to a motorcycle ride, pickleball tournament, kids activities, and more! More details to come but be sure to reserve the date now!
Red Drop Resources 10th Anniversary Event
Join our current board of directors, past directors, past and current patients, and community members as we celebrate our 10th anniversary!
From what started as a simple google search, "how to start a non-profit" has now turned into an organization serving hundreds of patients each year. While the needs continue to grow, we want to take one night to celebrate where we started and how far we have come. This is an open house style event, so come whenever you can and stay for as long as you like. We have appetizers and desserts to share along with a cash bar from LC Events.
Thank you to each and every one of you for your support and encouragement for the past 10 years....
This event is free of charge, but pre-registration is required. Please register online here.
Blizzard Bash 2023
Get your tickets here.
For nine years now we have come together for a night of amazing food, dancing, games, fun, and laughter. While many of us mark this date on our calendar to gather with friends and enjoy an evening out in the heart of a dreary winter; this night also serves a very important purpose: Red Drop Resource's largest annual fundraiser.
In 2023, we are excited to gather on Saturday, December 2nd at the Rochester Hilton in the beautiful space provided by J. Powers. We are also VERY excited to have casino tables back, provided by All in Casino! There will be live music, live and silent auction items and so much more!
For our sponsors, you will enjoy early access to the event with a VIP reception hosted by Realty Edge to include appetizers, hosted bar, and a wine tasting hosted by RDR's founder, Kristina Wright-Peterson.
As more and more patients continue to ask for assistance when receiving treatment in Rochester for blood cancers, your support ensures that we will be here to meet their requests!