Celebrate Bethany Fundraising Gala

Celebrate Bethany is an annual fundraising event that brings together the Bethany and Greater Mankato Area communities to celebrate the many blessings at Bethany Lutheran College. It is our hope that the relationships formed through this gathering will explore and create additional partnerships that benefit Bethany students to lead and serve in our community.

Thank you to all who attended and supported the inaugural Celebrate Bethany Fundraising Gala on March 7, 2024. The event was a tremendous success!

We are thrilled to report that over $118,000 was donated to assist in the student experience at Bethany Lutheran College.

We are already looking forward to Celebrating Bethany at the 2025 gala!

Photos from the 2024 Event

View the album on Flickr

Live Auction Items

Minnesota Twins Bar Light and Mirror

Valued at $400
Donated Anonymously

Half Hog and Beer

Valued at $400
Donated by Nick & Emily (’01 Flantz) Peters and Mankato Brewery

Bid price includes pork and beverages only. Processing contracted with Schmidt’s Meat Market, Nicollet, Minnesota—ready for pick-up early April. Buyer to pay for processing at the time of pickup.

Golf for four at Minnesota Valley Country Club, Bloomington

Valued at $800
Donated by Gaby Accad (‘90)

Foursome will be accompanied by member Gaby Accad. Golf carts are included. Does not include food or beverages.

Minnesota Twins Ultimate Game Day Experience

Valued at $700
Donated by the Minnesota Twins and Dr. Eric Peterson (‘08)
Package includes TWO separate game-day experiences.

Game 1: Four (4) tickets to the Thrivent Club (date to be scheduled), and private behind-the-scenes tour of Target Field.
Game 2: Two (2) tickets on Saturday July 20 at 6:10 p.m. vs. Brewers in the Delta SKY360 suite (located behind centerfield – formerly called “The Catch”).

Four Minnesota Timberwolves Club TI Tickets

Valued at $750
Donated by Performance Foods – Nate Lindesmith (‘99)
2024-25 Season (game to be scheduled)

Package includes two (2) parking passes.

Landscaping Certificate

Valued at $1,000
Donated by Revival Outdoor

Certificate good for residential or commercial application in the Greater Mankato Area.

Four Minnesota Timberwolves Tickets in the Lexus Courtside Club

Valued at $3,200
Donated by Taylor Corporation

Sunday, March 24 vs. Golden State
6 p.m. – Tip Off

Four (4) Tickets in Section 132, Row A (just off centercourt in the 3rd row) The seats are part of the exclusive Lexus Courtside Club, which includes dinner and valet parking.

Classic Video Arcade Game

Valued at $1,700
Donated by Matt Coulsey (‘01) and Retro Replay Arcades

Retro-style full-size arcade game with 5,000+ games. 32″ LED screen and LED-lit buttons.

University of Tennessee Volunteers Baseball Experience

Valued at $1,400
Donated by Tyler Johnson (‘89) and University of Tennessee Athletics

Up to six (6) tickets for weekend series at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, Knoxville, Tennessee. Package is for three (3) SEC series games including premium hospitality area. Travel not included.

View baseball schedule.