PROGRAMS & EXPERIENCES
Gopher Football Family Suite
Brax & TB1F have added a Gopher Football Family Suite as offering to further our mission of brightening days for our Masonic families.
This experience aligns perfectly with our mission of brightening days and gives patients and families something to look forward to.
At the same time, it provides a much more controlled environment for families with compromised kids, a chance for patients to meet other patients going through similar diagnoses/treatment plans and a great opportunity for parents to connect with other parents in a casual atmosphere without the pressure or anxiety of having to explain their situation, as everyone is battling or has battled some life changing diagnosis.
Braxton's Buddies
This new program added in 2022 with iHeart and KFAN focuses on the story of a patient/family every Home game week during the Minnesota Vikings season with radio and social media attention. In addition, each family is provided a VIP game experience in a Club or Suite to attend a home game.
This offering builds on Brax's mission of brightening days by providing a unique on-air story, in addition to a family friendly, VIP gameday experience for patients and families.
3M Open Family Cabin
Brax's relationship with the 3M Open as the Jr. Ambassador and the partnership with MHealth Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital has made the Family Cabin both a safe and exciting way for patients and families to watch the 3M Open with a VIP experience
Holiday Electronics
Each year during the Holiday season TB1 Fund gives away electronics to patients in the hospital. Items like Nintendo Switch Lites, iPads, AirPods, Amazon Fire Sticks & Amazon Fire Tablets provide entertainment and a distraction for the patients, but are also invaluable during inpatient stays, times of low energy or immobility and traveling to/from appointments.
TB1F & Carousel Motor Group July Toy Drive
Carousel Motor Group has joined forces with TB1Fund to help Brax in her mission of collecting toys, books, and games during the month of July to be used to brighten the day of patients and families at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital. Please watch for info throughout the month of July for ways to help and make it a special month for kids confined to the hospital.
In addition, CMG has pledged a 5-year commitment to help TB1F takeover and stock the 5th Floor Toy Closet, guaranteeing that space will never run out of toys and activities for patients and families.
TB1F/UNRL T-SHIRTS
Brax in partnership with UNRL is providing every new patient with a very special (and exclusive) TB1F/UNRL T-Shirt.
Brax was an instant fan of UNRL after seeing their clothing at the 2019 Champions for Children Golf Event to support the Masonic Children's Hospital. And one of their catch phrases couldn't fit more perfectly - "you are what you wear". Every kid at MHealth Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital is truly UNREAL and what better way to show it than by wearing it.
TB1F x Give16 Masonic Hockey Night
TB1F has partnered with Give16's Jason & Carly Zucker to host a Patient/Family VIP hockey night when Jason and the Pittsburgh Penguins are playing the Wild. Patients and families are invited to an all-inclusive hosted suite with signed Jason Zucker memorabilia and an exclusive meet & greet after the game! #DayBrightened
TB1F Sibling Appreciation Day
We know first hand the sacrifices siblings make when their brother or sister is going through a life changing diagnosis and they play a HUGE role in the whole equation and many times are their biggest cheerleader. On Sibling Appreciation day we recognize the siblings and give them a special day.
TB1Family
One of TB1F's primary focus areas is Child Family Life. This group is instrumental in making not only the patient's time on Floor 5 as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, but also the entire family. Brax was immediately blown away by this wonderful group of people and their role in the hospital and she wants to make CFL a focus area by providing patients and families with entertainment, meal and incidental gift cards to help with day to day needs. The time spent in the hospital away from family and friends outside of your normal "comfort" zone can be very challenging and overwhelming and TB1F wants to help in making this easier in any way possible.
In addition, there is also a special request form which can be filled out for special or specific requests. For many families, they are coming to the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital from out of town and many much further away. There may be times a family needs extra help in regards to travel, lodging or even coordinating a special family member or friend to come visit. TB1F wants to try and help. Click on the link below for an application for special requests and return to your CFL team member or directly to TB1F.
"DONUT EVER GIVE UP!" w/ Dunkin'
One of Brax's favorite days around the hospital is when they hold special social events and bring food to the main lobby (Olive Garden, Red Rabbit, Ice Cream, and more). Brax's favorite morning food (or anytime food) is donuts and more specifically Dunkin' chocolate glazed donuts. She coined the phrase "Donut Ever Give Up!" and in honor of that we will be having a quarterly Dunkin' breakfast for all Masonic patients and families in the main lobby.
End Zone / Zucker Studio / Fleck Family RTB
Kyle Rudolph's End Zone, the Zucker Family Suite and Broadcast Studio, and the "Row The Boat" Fleck Family Fund all play incredible roles in patients and families day to day lives around the hospital and these spaces set the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital apart from others. TB1F will be working to support these programs and all they do to provide an unparalleled in-house experience. The culture around Masonic is truly amazing!
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
TB1F Champions Cup
TB1Fund's Annual Fundraiser in support of MHealth Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital. This one of a kind event blends a mix of horse racing, silent & live auctions, and a party atmosphere in a unique and exclusive venue. All funds raised go back to helping Brax further her mission of supporting programming that makes an immediate impact to patients and families at the hospital.
Putt Fore Patients
This is an event for the WHOLE FAMILY with a golf theme. Golf + Minnesota summers = FUN! But this is not any golf, it's Xtreme mini-golf & much more! Brax wanted to create an event that would be fun for all ages that she could attend with her family and friends and at the same time help raise money for her foundation in support of the MHealth Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital.
From that idea, Putt Fore Patients was born and Brax's ideas are becoming a reality. So, while the event is golf themed, there will be food trucks, bounce houses, live DJ, multiple side games, photo opportunities and LOTS of great prizes. It's guaranteed to be an afternoon of COMPLETE FAMILY FUN!
Summer Sound Charity Music Fest
Summer Sounds Charity Music Festival combines the efforts of two local charities to help raise awareness and critical funding for patients and families at MHealth Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital. Brown Boys Benefit & TB1 Fund are excited to partner on this brand new fundraising event in the north metro this summer.
The Brown Boy's Benefit's focus is on NICU family support and TB1 Fund's focus is on day brightening programs & experiences for patients and families.
2 Charities x 2 Missions x 1 Night x Same Hospital
#ForTheKids