Beat the Odds® Program

The Beat the Odds® program honors outstanding high school students who have overcome tremendous adversity, demonstrated academic excellence and given back to their communities.

Friday, March 12, 2010

Minneapolis Depot

6-8 pm Silent Auction and Reception - See Silent Auction Items!

8-10 pm Dinner and Awards Presentation

CDF–Minnesota will hold its 18th annual Beat the Odds celebration, honoring four local high school seniors who have have overcome enormous challenges to become personally and academically successful and give back to their communities. 

The honorees are chosen from a pool of nominees from the Minneapolis and St. Paul area and they receive a scholarship to further their education. The life stories of these young people are often heart-wrenching, but their courage and strength are an inspiration to all who attend the event.

A silent auction kicks off the Beat the Odds dinner each year and the event is a major fundraising effort of CDF-Minnesota.

Emceed by Kerri Miller, “Midmorning” host, Minnesota Public Radio

Special Guests

Current and Former Minnesota Vikings:

Jim Kleinsasser

Chris Liwienski

Randall McDaniel

John Randle

Tickets available by calling CDF at 651-227-6121 and also at the door the night of the event.

Beat the Odds Event Chairs 
Sarenja DeCandia-Betz and Shane Betz 
Tasya Rosenfeld Kelen and Robert Kelen 
Nicole and Chris Liwienski

Silent Auction Chair
Wendy Brown