From plunging into freezing water, to the many different 5K walks likely around a non-frozen lake, Minnesotans pride themselves on their generosity centered around events that benefit charities and cancer research. 

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic organizers have had to get creative with the events and benefits. There have been virtual benefits and plenty of drive-thrus, and while the generosity has followed, some events have not been as successful as years past.