Peter Garner's Team by Peter Garner

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Thu, October 02, 2025
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM CT

LOCATION

Sky One Eleven

111 South 2nd Street 7th floor

Mankato, MN 56001

$210 raised of $1,000 goal

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My Story and Adoption!

Hello everyone! I'm Peter Garner and I am so excited to invite you to an event that means so much to me! The Second Chance Prom for Mending Spirits Animal Rescue.

Growing up, I never had a pet and I was fearful of dogs for many reasons. I had lived abroad in Latin America and dealt with street dogs that sadly left me traumatized. This all changed when I returned from the Peace Corps and met my partner Addie and her golden retriever Nuomi. Nuomi showed me that dogs can be your friend and loyal companion, and always be there for you in difficult times. We eventually got another golden retriever Naala, who gives her unconditional love to anyone and anything. My parents adopted my brother's cat Spock and everytime I visit one can tell he is thriving and is really friendly.

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🐾 Why I Care About Adoption

Because every life deserves a chance to be chosen.

Adoption isn’t just about rescuing an animal—it’s about rewriting a story. It’s about looking into eyes that have known abandonment, fear, or neglect, and saying, “You matter. You’re safe now.” I care about adoption because it reminds me that healing is possible, that love can be unconditional, and that the bonds we form don’t have to be born from perfection—they can rise from resilience.

Every adopted animal carries a quiet history. And every time we choose to adopt, we say that history doesn’t define their future. That’s the kind of love I believe in.

Come help make a difference for our community and support adoption! And come enjoy this awesome event that is sure to be the highlight of the year!

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Sponsorships

$2,500 Platinum Sponsor

As a Platinum Sponsor, your brand will receive premium visibility and high-impact recognition before, during, and after Second Chance Prom.

Benefits include:

Top-tier logo placement on all event materials, website, and social media
Verbal recognition during the event program
Sponsorship of a featured element (photo booth, dessert bar, etc.)
Reserved table with 8 complimentary tickets
Option to include promotional materials in guest bags or on-site displays
Feature in sponsor spotlight post on social media
Recognition in our post-event thank-you and newsletter

Prefer to make your sponsorship payment by mail? Feel free to send your check to:
Mending Spirits Animal Rescue - P.O. Box 475, Mankato, MN 56002

$1,000 Diamond Sponsor

As a Diamond Sponsor, your business will be celebrated for its generous support and commitment to second chances.

Benefits include:

Logo placement on select event materials, website, and social media
Recognition on event signage and in the event slideshow
4 complimentary event tickets
Verbal thank-you mention during the event
Recognition in our post-event thank-you and newsletter

This level offers great visibility and public appreciation of your support.

Prefer to make your sponsorship payment by mail? Feel free to send your check to:
Mending Spirits Animal Rescue - P.O. Box 475, Mankato, MN 56002

$500 Gold Sponsor

As a Gold Sponsor, you’ll receive meaningful visibility and exclusive event perks while supporting our lifesaving work.

Benefits include:

Logo or name featured in the event slideshow and on event signage
Recognition in one pre-event social media post
2 complimentary event tickets
Recognition in the printed event program
Inclusion in our post-event thank-you message

A great way to make an impact and gain positive exposure at a memorable community event.

Prefer to make your sponsorship payment by mail? Feel free to send your check to:
Mending Spirits Animal Rescue - P.O. Box 475, Mankato, MN 56002

$250 Silver Sponsor

As a Silver Sponsor, your support helps us make the event a success while putting your name in front of an engaged audience.

Benefits include:

Name listed on event signage
Recognition on social media
1 complimentary event ticket
Inclusion in our post-event thank-you communication

This tier offers an accessible way to give back and be part of something meaningful.

Prefer to make your sponsorship payment by mail? Feel free to send your check to:
Mending Spirits Animal Rescue - P.O. Box 475, Mankato, MN 56002

Tickets

$50 Single Ticket

Your ticket to a night of second chances, celebration, and community! Join us for an evening of dancing, music, light fare, photo ops, and prom magic - all in support of Mending Spirits Animal Rescue. Whether you're reliving prom or creating the night you always wanted, this ticket gets you through the door and into the fun.

$400 Table of 8

Reserve a table and celebrate with your favorite people, all while supporting a great cause! This option includes 8 tickets for you and your guests to enjoy an unforgettable evening of dancing, music, light fare, and prom-inspired fun. Gather your coworkers, friends, or family and experience the magic of Second Chance Prom together, all while helping animals in need.

$1 Vote Kelsey Allore

Every one dollar = one vote for your favorite Prom Royalty candidate!

Support Kelsey Allore by donating to her fundraising page. Every dollar helps Mending Spirits Animal Rescue and brings her one step closer to the crown at Second Chance Prom!

Your donation does more than cast a vote—it helps provide medical care, food, supplies, and second chances for animals who need it most. Kelsey is a longtime advocate for rescue animals, and she’s fundraising from the heart (and probably with a few cat hairs on her outfit, too 🐾).

Prom Royalty isn’t about popularity—it’s about passion, purpose, and showing up for a cause that matters.

Want to know why this means so much to Kelsey? Head to her fundraising page to read her story, see some sweet faces, and be reminded why second chances are worth celebrating.

Let’s raise funds, lift each other up, and crown a Royal who’s truly in it for the animals.

$1 Vote Lisa Vacek

Every one dollar = one vote for your favorite Prom Royalty candidate!

Support Lisa Vacek by donating to her fundraising page. Each dollar helps Mending Spirits Animal Rescue and brings Lisa one step closer to the crown at Second Chance Prom!

Your donation is more than a vote—it’s a gift of hope for rescue animals in need. It helps cover medical care, food, shelter, and all the essentials that make second chances possible.

Prom Royalty isn’t about popularity—it’s about purpose, compassion, and stepping up for a cause that saves lives.

Help us celebrate kindness, community, and the people who make a difference—support Lisa today and be part of something pawsitively powerful! 🐾💖👑

$1 Vote Peter Garner

Every one dollar = one vote for your favorite Prom Royalty candidate!

Support Peter Garner by donating to his fundraising page. Each dollar helps Mending Spirits Animal Rescue and gets him one powerhouse note closer to the crown at Second Chance Prom!

Your donation isn’t just a vote—it’s a mic drop for rescue animals in need. It funds medical care, food, supplies, and second chances for pets still waiting in the wings.

Peter is a devoted dog dad, a scene-stealing stage actor, a 48 Hour Band Challenge veteran, and a karaoke king with pipes that can raise the roof and raise funds. Whether he’s belting Broadway or ballads, he’s always performing from the heart.

Prom Royalty isn’t about popularity—it’s about passion, purpose, and using your voice (literally) for a cause that matters.

Curious about Peter’s “why”? Head to his fundraising page to read his story, see some adorable rescue faces, and support a performer who knows that the best roles in life involve giving back.

Let’s turn up the volume on compassion and crown a Royal who’s truly in it for the animals! 🎤🐾👑

$1 Vote Mankato Man

Every one dollar = one vote for your favorite Prom Royalty candidate!

Support Mankato Man—if that is his real name—by donating to his fundraising page. Each dollar brings him closer to the crown… and maybe, just maybe, a grand unmasking at Second Chance Prom.

Your donation doesn’t just cast a vote—it supports lifesaving care, food, and second chances for rescue animals across our community. And while Mankato Man’s true identity remains unknown, his love for dogs and dedication to animal welfare is no secret.

He’s a dog dad. He’s a philanthropist. He’s possibly your neighbor. He might be standing behind you in line at the co-op. One thing’s for sure—he’s here to serve the rescue community with heart, humor, and a touch of dramatic flair.

If crowned, will he finally reveal himself? Or will he simply vanish into the night with a cape, a crown, and a rescued pup by his side? We can’t say.

But we can say this: Prom Royalty should be someone who shows up (even anonymously) for the animals. And Mankato Man? He understood the assignment.

Vote now, donate generously, and join us in the mystery, the magic, and the mission. 🕵️‍♂️🐶👑

$1 Vote Tracy Frederick

Every one dollar = one vote for your favorite Prom Royalty candidate!

Support Tracy Fredrick by donating to her fundraising page. Each dollar helps Mending Spirits Animal Rescue—and gets Tracy one mindful breath closer to being crowned at Second Chance Prom!

Your donation isn’t just a vote—it’s a boost of love, light, and lifesaving support for rescue animals. It helps fund medical care, food, and supplies for pets who are healing and hoping for a second chance.

Tracy is a dedicated Mending Spirits foster, a dog mom, a human mom, a yoga instructor, and a wellness coach who believes in stretching toward joy and showing up with compassion. Whether she’s on the mat or making space for animals in need, Tracy leads with her whole heart.

Prom Royalty isn’t about glitter and popularity—it’s about purpose, community, and holding space for the voiceless.

Want to see why this cause means so much to Tracy? Head to her fundraising page to read more, see some adorable foster faces, and support a Queen who truly knows how to lift others up (sometimes literally).

Let’s raise funds, crown kindness, and give Tracy the royal treatment she deserves! 🐾🧘‍♀️👑