INDY's MISSION

Our purpose is to provide love, faith and financial support by directly supporting Minnesota's cancer warriors and their families verse the battle at hand.

INDY's VISION

To spread the message of love and faith across Minnesota by encouraging and inspiring others through INDY. ​
​IMPORTANT UPDATE
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, we have made the tough decision to reschedule the Bowties & Arrows Gala to November 14, 2020.

where in the world are our warriors?

Since 2018, INDY has honored 40 Warriors. Take a look at where our Warriors come from!
Do you know someone in the trenches of their cancer battle? Nominate them to be an INDY Warrior! 

INDY PROUDLY PRESENTS

WARRIOR: gordie   st. aubin

Meet Gordie St. Aubin our May Warrior.

Going through cancer is difficult during this pandemic.  It is hard not to be able to talk to my close friends when there is something I do not want to talk to my spouse or family because I don’t want to upset them. Being home alone while my wife is away at work and I cannot go anywhere because of the COVID-19 pandemic is hard. All that time alone makes my mind think about everything and some of those many things start to become negative thoughts. The times I get out of the house is for my treatment. I do feel safe at the hospital. They have taken many precautions for the pandemic to keep all the patients and workers safe.
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April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness month and the ribbon is periwinkle. Esophageal cancer is usually found in its later stages once symptoms become noticeable. There are no screening tests for this type of cancer, but major risk factors are heartburn, acid reflux and difficulty swallowing. I have a history of these symptoms. I have doctored for them but none of the doctors tested me for cancer. This type of cancer is curable if found at an early stage. Too often it is missed past the point of being cured. I hope by being INDY’s May warrior that this will give individuals and healthcare professionals awareness of this type of cancer before it is too late.

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INDY PROUDLY PRESENTS

 LITTLE WARRIOR: mason  thomes

Mason Thomes
Meet Mighty Mason, a vivacious 7-year old with a heart of gold and the spirit of a lion. In July 2019, Mason was preparing to begin soccer season, posing with his team for pictures. The next day, Mason went to the doctor for headaches and vomiting that had persisted throughout the week. It was then that Mason was diagnosed with hydrocephalus with medulloblastoma. Mason had as much of the tumor removed as possible without causing too much damage. Over the next three months, Mason endured intense chemotherapy and radiation.
 In November, the cancer was gone. Mason continued with maintenance rounds of chemotherapy, and began the long journey back to living as normal of a life as possible. However, on February 10, 2020, the latest MRI revealed that the cancer returned and was not responsive to the chemotherapy. Mason is now battling stage 4 medulloblastoma in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mason is bravely undergoing a different form of chemotherapy at this time. As Mason’s family, including his mother, father, three siblings, and the mighty man himself, we are united, we are strong, and WE ARE NOT DONE YET!

Mason is a witty and daring boy who loves being outdoors camping, four-wheeling, swimming, and playing with trucks and Legos. But throughout all this, his greatest attributes are evident - courage and strength matching that of adults going through this battle. In the words of Nikolai Lenin, “The most important thing in illness is never to lose heart.”


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SHOP the latest looks...

Every month we have two warriors that are selected and highlighted. By purchasing INDY gear you are helping a warrior who is the midst of their cancer battle. Besides helping others you are also rocking some super fly gear - a reminder that no matter what you are facing that day... You. Are. Not. Done. Yet. 

The Harrison-Unisex Trucker Hat with Raised INDY

$30.00
- 47/28/25 cotton/nylon/polyester

- Structured, low-profile, six-panel

- Pre-curved visor

- Adjustable plastic snapback
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The Brad - Carhartt Hoodie

$55.00
- INDY Arrow Logo on Front

- Available in Black & Grey

- 10.5-ounce, 50/50 cotton/poly blend

- 70/30 cotton/poly blend (Heather Grey)

- Attached three-piece hood with drawcord closure

- Front hand warmer pocket

- Stretchable, spandex-reinforced, rib knit cuffs and waistband

- Carhartt-strong, triple-stitched main seams

- Carhartt label sewn on hand warmer pocket
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The Ailee - Black Striped Hoodie

$50.00

Sold out

-Single hood black main body w/ stripe thumb holes and inside hood

-Quarter Zip, featuring thumb hole and pocket

-INDY Cursive on top left shoulder, and arrow logo on pocket

-Size: S-XXL
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The Beth-Women's 1/4 Zip Lightweight Pullover

$50.00
OGIO Brand - INDY arrow logo front right, Warrior down left sleeve



- 5.6-ounce, 88/12 poly/spandex jersey body

- 4.1-ounce, 92/8 poly/spandex mesh panels

- Reflective taping at front and back raglan sleeves and zipper

- Mesh at center back

- Reflective O heat transfer at back neck
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The Janet - Women's T-Shirt

$40.00
- Women's Twist T-Shirt - Available in Black

- INDY Cursive Front, Arrow Logo on left sleeve

- 5.2 oz., 65/35 polyester/rayon jersey

- Self-fabric neck band with back neck tape

- High low hem
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The Sallie - Long Sleeve Cut Up Buffalo Plaid

$40.00 $30.00
- Black or Grey

- 95% cotton, 5% spandex

- Scoop Neck

- Cut sleeves

- Sizes S-3XL

- INDY cursive buffalo plaid writing

- Run large (size down) or enjoy it roomy



**More shirts have been ordered( black will only be available in S & M) and will be available after 11/15. INDY will be selling these at the All Saints Academy Fundraiser on 11/15 as well. Get yours there!
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The Andrea - Unisex T-Shirt

$22.00 - $24.00
- I Can, I will, I'm Not Done Yet Unisex T-shirt

- Available In: Black Heather, Grey Heather, Pink Heather, Purple Heather

- 4.2 oz., 52/48 Airlume combed and ringspun - cotton/polyester,

- Athletic Heather & Black Heather are 90/10 airlume - - combed and ringspun cotton/polyester

- Unisex sizing

- Coverstitched collar and sleeves

- Shoulder-to-shoulder taping

- Retail fit, side seams

- Tear-away label
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The Caleb - Unisex Sweatshirt

$48.00 - $50.00
- INDY Block Letters, MN logo on left sleeve

- Available in: Navy & Dark Grey

- 7.4 oz., 80/20 Cotton/polyester fleece, 100% cotton face

- Unisex fit

- 1x1 ribbing at collar, waist band and cuffs

- Front pouch pocket
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The Heather-Unisex Black/Grey Baseball Cap (Cursive Logo)

$25.00

Sold out

- 65/35 cotton/polyester, Herringbone fabric

- 100% polyester mesh back

- Unstructured, six-panel, low-profile

- Hook-and-loop velcro closure
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The Paislee - Yellow Polka-Dot Pajama Set

$20.00
- INDY Cursive pink logo

- Set - Top & bottoms

- Sizes: 12-24 Month to 6-7T
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The Julian - INDY Arrow Front T-shirts

$10.00
- INDY arrow front Logo

- "I'm Not Done Yet" on back

- Sizes 2T - 5T
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The Savannah - Grey hoodie w/ buffalo plaid

$50.00
- 7.3 oz., 60/40 cotton/polyester mélange fleece

- Runs small - Recommend going up 1-2 sizes depending on how roomy you prefer. (Model wearing a M)

- INDY Arrow logo on front left, INDY Tribe buffalo plaid on back

- Scuba neckline

- Contrast-color set-on sleeve stripes (Black or Red)

- Contrast-color drawcord (Black or Red)

- Front pouch pockets
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A MESSAGE FROM INDY'S FOUNDER

INDY EXCLUSIVE GREETING CARDS

Think cancer sucks? Want to make someone smile? Return to the lost art of sending a greeting card. So much more meaningful than a text, way more personal than an email. Painted exclusively for INDY by Minnesota artist, Kate Fischer, these cards are only available right here on the INDY website. Get personal, go retro, use snail mail. 

Greeting Card - Suck It Cancer

$5.00
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Greeting Card - Cancer is an Ugly Word

$5.00
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Greeting Card - Cancer Take a Hike

$5.00
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Gift Card

$10.00 - $200.00
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Greeting Card - 2 Timothy

$5.00
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Greeting Card - Caregiver

$5.00
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WHO WE ARE.

INDY is a Minnesota-based non-profit organization dedicated to giving support to real-life Warriors in the midst of their cancer battle. Every month we highlight two Minnesotan Warriors - 1 Little INDY warrior and 1 INDY warrior (18+). Through online sales, donations and in-store retailers, the honoree will receive a portion of all profits during their specified month. In addition we provide the Warrior and their family with official INDY Warrior gear, a check and we highlight their journey through a video - which you can find on our site. Do you have a Warrior in your life? Nominate them here.

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