Fundraising Events
Annual Foundation Events

Because of Brandon
Benefiting Type 1 Diabetic Patients
This bi-annual event, held in memory of Brandon Houge of Ironton, Minnesota, who passed away from diabetes complications in December 2015, supports Type 1 Diabetes patients. All proceeds benefit Brandon’s Wallet, providing essential assistance to local diabetes patients, including gas cards for pediatric travel to Children’s Hospital in the Twin Cities, camp scholarships for youth ages 8-17 at Camp Needlepoint, and financial aid for insulin and glucose testing supplies. The next event will be held in 2026—stay tuned for more details! Donations are always accepted.
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Driving for Hospice
GOLF SCRAMBLE
Friday, June 20, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Cuyuna Rolling Hills
The Annual Driving for Hospice golf tournament is an 18-hole best ball scramble benefiting CRMC Hospice. This event plays a crucial role in supporting end-of-life care for individuals in our community. All proceeds from the event go directly to CRMC Hospice, helping to provide essential services such as pain management, emotional support, and comfort to patients and their families during their final stages of life.
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Charity ATV Ride
Benefiting Because of Brandon
Join the Cuyuna Iron Range Riders ATV Club for their annual charity ride benefiting Because of Brandon. Stay Tuned for more information on the 2025 date.
The event will start at 9 a.m. at the Miller-Black Bear Section 6 Trailhead. Trail location: from Ironton, go north on Irene Street (County Road 30), four miles north of Ironton, go west on County Road 34, and then south on Iverson Road. Watch for the banners.
The club will provide a light lunch following the ride. To help patients with Type 1 Diabetes, donate now.
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Erin’s Wish
benefiting the Courage Cabinet
Saturday, July 29, 2025 | All day | Town Tavern
Join us for a day of fun at the Town Tavern! Festivities kick off at 9 a.m. with a motorcycle run, followed by a variety of food and kids’ games at 10 a.m. Test your aim at noon by taking a shot to dunk a local celebrity in the dunk tank. The excitement continues with a bags tournament offering prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places at 2 p.m., a meat raffle also at 2 p.m., and a live concert featuring the band Get Over It at 7 p.m.
A raffle with $2,000 in prizes is also being held. Tickets are $5 each and are now available at the Town Tavern and American Legion in Ironton, Crosby-Ironton Courier in Crosby, and the Deerstand in Deerwood. The top three prizes are $1,000, $500, and $250. Winners will be announced on Saturday evening.
For more information visit Erin’s Wish.

CRMC Championship
presented by Gertens
The CRMC Championship is the only PGA TOUR Canada event in the U.S. This event attracts 156 players from around the world, runs with the support of 250 community volunteers, and has an impact that travels far beyond the ball. Funds raised benefit the CRMC Foundation to support the most critical needs for health care in our community.
Want to participate? Contact Jennifer Podsiadly at Jennifer.Podsiadly@cuyunamed.org or 218-545-4455.
A full schedule of events and more information can be found on the CRMC Championship website.
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Cruising for Charity
CRMC Foundation Fundraiser
Sunday, August 24, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Cragun’s
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FORE Charity
CRMC Foundation Fundraiser
Monday, August 25, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. | Cragun’s Legacy Course
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Kaleidoscope
Cancer Patient Fundraiser
Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Ironton American Legion
Join us for our annual fundraiser supporting CRMC’s Courage Cabinet, which provides vital financial assistance to local cancer patients undergoing treatment. With a significant rise in cancer diagnoses, many patients need help as they fight for their lives. Your support makes a real difference! For sponsorship opportunities or to donate an auction item, contact Jennifer Podsiadly at Jennifer.Podsiadly@cuyunamed.org or 218-545-4455. Let’s come together to support those in need!
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Tree of Love
Benefiting Hospice Patients
December 2, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Heartwood
Tree of Love is a heartfelt fundraiser that honors and memorializes loved ones while supporting CRMC Hospice. Donations help provide compassionate end-of-life care to individuals in the area with terminal illnesses, regardless of their ability to pay.
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Snow Many Smiles | Cuyuna Christmas
Benefiting Hospice Patients
December 6, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Crosby Memorial Park
Get ready for a sleigh-full of holiday cheer! Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC) and Smiles for Jake invite the community to celebrate the season at Crosby Memorial Park. This family-friendly event is free, open to all ages, and promises to bring joy to the Crosby community.
Attendees will enjoy live music, warm snacks, roaming performers, holiday games and activities, and fireworks.
The “Snow Many Smiles” celebration is part of Cuyuna Christmas, a beloved community event that brings holiday spirit to the Cuyuna Lakes Area each December.
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