Scene + Heard: The 20th 'birthday' celebration for Kids in Need in Minnesota

For the Minnesota Star Tribune
November 8, 2015 at 12:13AM

For its 20th "birthday," the Kids in Need Foundation went all out. Party balloons filled the air of the Depot Hotel in Minneapolis. At creativity stations, nearly 350 guests were encouraged to make party hats, fill in coloring books and admire the crayon-inspired centerpieces. And everyone in attendance was invited to sign the Kids in Need birthday card, which was as big as the occasion itself. The annual fundraising party benefits the foundation's mission to distribute school supplies to needy children and communities.


Mark Van Gorp showed off his artistic skills at a coloring book station at the Kids in Need 20th birthday gala.
Mark Van Gorp showed off his artistic skills at a coloring book station at the Kids in Need 20th birthday gala. (Special to the Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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