Run Baby Run Family 5K

Presented by Friendly Chevrolet And Your Select Heartland Chevy Dealers

THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

Together, we raised $24,504 for moms and babies!

What an incredible day! Thank you to everyone who ran, walked, volunteered, sponsored, donated, cheered, and helped make the 2nd Annual Run Baby Run 5K such a success.

Because of you, more moms and babies will have access to the resources they need during pregnancy and their baby’s first year—including portable cribs, safe-sleep education, baby items, and rent assistance.

Every registration. Every donation. Every sponsorship. Every mile.

It all adds up to hope.

We are so grateful to our participants, volunteers, sponsors, donors, and community partners for coming together to support Cradle of Hope and the moms and babies we serve.

$24,504

RAISED FOR MOMS & BABIES

Thousands of dollars. Hundreds of participants. One amazing community.

Thank you for running with us, believing in our mission, and providing hope to moms and babies.

We can’t wait to see you at the starting line again next year!

• There’s still time to participate…

• All donations received help moms and babies in crisis.
• We could not save lives without you!
• If you have any questions, please contact Darlene at: dkopesky@cradleofhope.org or 651-636-3127

• Checks or gift cards will be mailed out by 9/11/26.

Congratulations to our 2026 Summer Sweepstakes Winners

• August 1 – Mary & Richard Ebert
• August 2 – Jean Stalberger
• August 3 – Deb Donnelly
• August 4 – Ed Gruba
• August 5 – Denny Adrian
• August 6 – Mary Jo Clemens
• August 7 – Charon Shinnick
• August 8 – Bill Faulkner
• August 9 – Paul Malay
• August 10 – Nancy Conlin
• August 11 – Mary Wisdorf
• August 12 – Margaret Hughes
• August 13 – Mary McCrossan
• August 14 – Jeremiah Farrell
• August 15 – The Alexanders
• August 16 – Mary Brusegard
• August 17 – Karen Kendrick
• August 18 – Cathy Messina
• August 19 – Richard Stein
• August 20 – Suzanne Sheridan
• August 21 – Jim Rosno
• August 22 – Laura Kraft
• August 23 – Kathir Talbot
• August 24 – Ann Lensing
• August 25 – Sue Techam
• August 26 – Kari Kueppers
• August 27 – Steve Daas
• August 28 – Kate Holland
• August 29 – Margee Adrian
• August 30 – Wayne Karels
• August 31 – Judith Wachholz

THANK YOU!

With your support, we raised $183,000 to help moms and babies in crisis!

Together, we are providing hope beyond the crisis…

We want to make sure that every mom and baby feels supported as they begin their new life together.  We provide moms with rent assistance to prevent evictions, family homelessness, and ensure they have a home to raise their new baby in. We also distribute portable cribs to ensure that every baby has a safe place to sleep and baby shower baskets so moms are prepared and can celebrate the arrival of their new baby. In most cases, moms feel supported for the first time and they become hopeful for their futures. We partner with people like you and 178 agencies throughout MN to ensure that any pregnant woman or mom with an infant under 12 months has the support she needs.

Please contact Darlene Kopesky with any questions:

651-636-3127 or dkopesky@cradleofhope.org

Cradle of Hope’s Pot O’ Gold Sweepstakes

Cradle of Hope has spent over 50 years helping moms and babies in crisis throughout Minnesota! We distribute over 200 portable cribs each month and assist families with rent assistance. Help us to make 2026 a year in which ALL women feel supported in Minnesota. We hope you will participate in our Pot O’ Gold Sweepstakes and consider attending the 9^th annual Spring for Life Gala. All proceeds will be used to help our families with rent assistance and portable cribs ensuring that every baby has a safe place to sleep. There is still time to participate…mail in your tickets with optional donation and you’ll be entered for all remaining days. Please call me with any questions: 651-636-3127

• Please join us in supporting our calendar Sponsors!

Congratulations to our 2026 Sweepstakes Winners!

• March 1st – Danny Merill – $125  (donated by Flaherty’s Arden Bowl)
• March 2nd – Emily Maher– $75 (donated by Flaherty’s Arden Bowl)
• March 3rd – Lynette Mitteness – $50 (donated by Greenhaven Printing)
• March 4th – Dave Fritzlar- $75 (donated by North American Banking Company)
• March 5th – Marie Whelehan – $50 (donated by Warners’ Stellian)
• March 6th – Paul Malay – $50 (donated by Tim & Laurie Prem)
• March 7th – Don Olson – $50 (donated by Greenhaven Printing)
• March 8th – Marcy Pals – $100 (donated by North American Banking Company)
• March 9th –  Maria Coffman – $50 (donated by Warners’ Stellian)
• March 10th – Kris Otto – $75 (North American Banking Company)
• March 11th –  Charlene Gralish – $50 (donated by Warners’ Stellian)
• March 12th – Juliet Floeder – $50 (donated by John R. Stanek)
• March 13th –  Antonette Long – $50 (donated by Greenhaven Printing)
• March 14th – Joan Ernster – $75 (donated by Warners’ Stellian)
• March 15th – Mary Brusegard – $75 (donated by Warners’ Stellian)
• March 16th –  Kathy Busch – $50 (donated by Greenhaven Printing)
• March 17th –  Tina & Jeff Simmons – $100 (In Honor of Margie Meehan)                            
• March 18th –  Berni Reardon – R.F. Moeller Jeweler Gift Certificate
• March 19th –  Laurel Boerger – $75 (donated by Warners’ Stellian)
• March 20th –  Michele Tauer – $75 (donated by North American Banking Company)
• March 21st –  Mike Killian – $50 (donated by Conny’s Creamy Cone)
• March 22nd – Janet Fairbanks – $75 (donated by Warners’ Stellian)
• March 23rd – Jerry Farrell – $100 (donated by North American Banking Company)
• March 24th – Michael Arend – $50 (donated by Tim & Laurie Prem)
• March 25th – John Stanek – $50 (donated by Warners’ Stellian)
• March 26th – Virginia Davni – $75 (donated by John R. Stanek)
• March 27th –  Mary O’Neill-Zimanski – $50 (donated by Conny’s Creamy Cone)
• March 28th – Pam Keis – $100 (In Honor of Paul Meehan)
• March 29th –  James O Halverson – $75 (donated by North American Banking Company)
• March 30th –  Gene Zgutowicz – $75 (In Honor of Judy Regnier)
• March 31st – JoAnn Coller – $300 (donated by Greenhaven Printing)

• Winners can expect their prizes mailed by April 10th. 

• Please call if you have any questions:  (651) 636-3127

Cradle of Hope distributes baby shower baskets filled with essential baby items

to help mom and baby feel supported as they begin their new life together.

• 71% of our moms have no support in their lives.
• 35% had premature births and experienced medical complications.

We need your help!

Help us to encourage families by collecting baby items and donating them to Cradle of Hope.

Here is a list of baby items we especially need, however, any new baby items are appreciated.  

(Any brands are accepted. These are just examples.)

• Baby Clothes (size 0- 6 mo’s)
• Diapers (size “N” Newborn)
• Diaper Rash Cream
  
• Baby Bottles
• Baby Teethers
• Baby Washcloths
• Baby Wash & Shampoo
• Baby Lotion
• Baby Rattles
• Taggies
• Target, Walmart, Marshalls Gift Cards (we’ll buy the items for you)
• Card with words of encouragement for a new mom
• .
• If you need ideas or would like to purchase an item from our Amazon Smile Wish List CLICK HERE
• .
• Drop Off Items at Cradle of Hope:  M-W from 10-2
• If you prefer, you could Mail Items to Cradle of Hope
• Cradle of Hope’s Address Cradle of Hope, 1970 Oakcrest Ave, Suite 104, Roseville, ,MN 55113

• Baby Blankets
• Taggies
• Bibs
• Baby Hats
• Anything a baby could use…. 
• .

• Collect your items and call Cradle of Hope at: 651-478-1418 to schedule a date & time to drop them off. 

• Not able to collect items but want to help?  Make a donation today.  Every amount helps.  CLICK HERE

• $100 = 1 Baby Shower Basket
• $25 = Diapers or Wipes

• WHEN:
• Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM or 12:30 PM

• WHERE:
• Cradle of Hope
• 1970 Oakcrest Ave, Suite 104, Roseville, MN 55113

• WHO:
• Women who are pregnant (3rd trimester)
• or have a child under 12 months.

• Limited spots in each training.

• Call to reserve your spot today!

• 651-478-1418

• *Coming Soon…Safe Sleep training to community groups where you’ll receive
• a CoH Tote and other items upon completion.