About this fundraiser

This Christmas, we’re doing something that feels really important to us. We’re hosting a benefit concert called "By the Fire, With You" right here in Champlin, and all the proceeds will go to four different organizations that are doing incredible work supporting people through difficult times. People and families facing Kidney disease, Breast Cancer, Foster Care, and The loss of a loved one will all be the main focus of our fundraising efforts.

We’ve been thinking a lot about what the holidays mean, especially for people who are struggling. The warmth of community, the comfort of knowing someone cares, the simple act of gathering together—these things matter so much when life is hard. That's what inspired this concert.

By bringing people together for music and connection, we can raise funds for organizations that provide real support to folks facing these hardships that we ourselves have personal experience with. 

Our goal is to raise $10,000 to split between these groups, and we need your help to make that happen. Your donation—whether it's $5, $50, or more—goes directly to supporting people in our community who need it most right now.

Thank you for being part of this. Thank you for believing that we can show up for each other, especially during the holidays.

Organized by

Desiree Rittman

Champlin, MN, USA

Organizer