Buffalo Hospital Foundation: Special events

Wednesday to Friday, March 21 to 23, 2012, Christ the King Retreat Center, Buffalo, Minnesota

Research shows that cancer survivors live longer, healthier lives, when they connect with others. Women affected by cancer are invited to make those connections and more during the 13th Annual Connect Retreat. Sign up by Tuesday, January 31 and save $10.

Saturday, April 21, 2012, Classic Hall, Annandale, Minnesota

This invigorating, refreshing and restorative event celebrates the life changing effect donor gifts make in our hospital and community. It features a special private performance by national recording artist, Tonic Sol-fa.

Pink Street Party

Thursday, October 4, 2012, Downtown Buffalo, Minnesota

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Buffalo Hospital Foundation illuminates downtown in sparkling pink lights. You can help by sponsoring a string of lights in honor of a breast cancer survivor, in memory of a loved one, or simply in recognition of all those touched by cancer.

"It is incredibly moving when we throw the switch and thousands of pink lights glow in honor of lives touched by cancer," says Karla Heeter, Buffalo Hospital Foundation director. "Nearly everyone can think of someone who has been affected by cancer in some way. The Pink Street Party is a powerful event to recognize them."

For more details, visit pinkstreetparty.org.