Winter Celebrations 2026
Support for families and individuals impacted by blood cancer.
How the program works
Individuals and families affected by blood cancer submit wish lists. Sponsors purchase, wrap, and drop off the gifts. Gifts will be picked up in Rochester on December 19, already wrapped and ready.
Deadline for applications to be submitted:
November 16th 2026
Who qualifies
Individuals (and their families) are eligible if the patient has a diagnosis of a blood cancer and lives in Rochester full-time or travels to Rochester a minimum of three times per year for appointments. Diagnosis confirmation is obtained from Mayo Clinic.
Common Questions
Who in the family should submit items?
Please include the patient’s household members, including adults.
What should we put on our wish list?
If there are specific items, put those specifically. Otherwise, share interests, like “MN Vikings fan who enjoys reading fiction books and lavender scented candles.”
What is the price point of gifts?
We recommend sponsors plan on 3-4 items per family member with an average cost of $50 per item. This varies though based on what the sponsor is able to provide.
If you have a particularly expensive item, please recommend gift cards that could go towards this purchase.