INDY Foundation is excited to announce a partnership with Grand View Lodge benefitting Minnesota's cancer warriors. GVL Thrive was an idea that was born after cancer Thriver Stephanie Kennelly found healing and comfort in her stay at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, MN. We are so excited and honored to be partnering and creating a new program that will allow cancer warriors and their families to rest, relax and rejuvenate at the lodge.
an idea born from experience.
CANCER THRIVERS |
+ grand view lodge |
= GVL THRIVE |
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meet the selected warriors of 2023-2024
WHY GVL THRIVE ?
steph kennelly was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 37, in November of 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she was in quarantine for most of her treatment. Fortunately, she found comfort at her family’s rental house in Nisswa, MN. Having time away in nature filled her soul and supported her recovery. stephanie knew that she had to make this experience available to others.
The summer of 2021, Stephanie gathered together seven other families with rental houses at the Grand View Lodge property, partnered with INDY foundation and was able to bring up 8 cancer thrivers and their families. In 2022, 8 more warriors and in 2023 our biggest class yet - 16 warriors!
" I am very proud of this program and the community of support that continues to make GVL Thrive a success! " - Steph
DONATE.
While the stay at Grand View Lodge has been donated by the owner's, we would love to be able to provide Gift Cards that can be used to enjoy all the amenities Grand View has to offer. From the spa, to the delicious restaurants and gift shops, let's roll out the red carpet for these warriors.
how it works.
> Several Grand View Lodge owner's and their families have graciously donated a 3 night stay in their home. The stay must be used by the warrior and is non transferrable. We understand life and medical situations do happen so we will do our best to accommodate when these situations come up.
> In order to be eligible for a free stay you MUST currently be battling cancer (any type) and live in Minnesota. The 3 night stay (days subject to availability) has been donated by the owner's, however the recipient will be required to sign a rental agreement with GVL.
> If you or someone you know is currently battling cancer and deserves a break - apply below for a chance at a stay. Applications will be accepted until September 1st. Eight stays have been donated, one stay per month from October-May. Recipients will be notified after selection.
> Bring your family, friends or whoever you would like to relax with. Rental units do vary in size, some can accommodate up to 20 people. Please specify on the form below how many you would be bringing and the month that works the best for your stay.
> In order to be eligible for a free stay you MUST currently be battling cancer (any type) and live in Minnesota. The 3 night stay (days subject to availability) has been donated by the owner's, however the recipient will be required to sign a rental agreement with GVL.
> If you or someone you know is currently battling cancer and deserves a break - apply below for a chance at a stay. Applications will be accepted until September 1st. Eight stays have been donated, one stay per month from October-May. Recipients will be notified after selection.
> Bring your family, friends or whoever you would like to relax with. Rental units do vary in size, some can accommodate up to 20 people. Please specify on the form below how many you would be bringing and the month that works the best for your stay.
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