Make Your Mark: Angels for a Cause
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University of Minnesota Duluth Kirby Student Center 1120 Kirby Drive, Duluth, Minnesota 55812
On Feb. 9, 8,963 people will gather at the University of Minnesota Duluth to break the Guinness Book of World Records's standard for the most snow angels made simultaneously. This event, called Make Your Mark, is organized by the Rotary Club of Duluth 25 and Proctor DECA, who share the goal to raise money for clean drinking water.
Gates open at 9:30 a.m., and snow angels start promptly at 11 a.m. Rotary expects to raise $28,000 to help Global Team for Local Initiatives implement projects related to water, sanitation and hygiene, income generation and functional adult literacy. A donation of $5 per person or $10 per family is suggested to participate in this family-friendly event.
The fundraiser will include entertainment, treats and fun activities for all ages. Local celebrity guests include Dan Hanger, Anchor at FOX 21 News, and Kevin Jacobsen, Anchor at Northlands NewsCenter, as emcees, along with honorary guests Mayor Don Ness, St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin, Senator Roger Reinert and City Councilors Dan Hartman and Emily Larson to facilitate the countdown at start of the event. Community members can purchase tickets and learn more at www.makeyourmarkduluth.com and the Make your Mark: Angels for a Cause Facebook page. Attendees that purchase a ticket online prior to the event will automatically be entered to win $1,000 cash. The winner will be selected randomly on day of event.