Guests at the annual Be the Match Foundation gala at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Minneapolis enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and cocktails while meandering through a vast silent auction.
After dinner, guests were introduced to Thor Forte, 6, who is awaiting a marrow transplant as he fights sickle cell anemia.
The foundation serves those in need of a second chance at life through marrow transplants. Funds raised provide assistance and support to patients, donors and families who need lifesaving transplants.
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