Attendees dancing at Wilder's Ordinary Magic gala in Saint Paul

Ordinary Magic

An inspiring evening to celebrate and support Wilder's work

We invite you to celebrate community with a magical evening in support of Wilder. Join other Wilder friends, partners, donors and volunteers for an inspiring and engaging evening that raises critical funds to help advance Wilder’s mission. This signature Saint Paul event brings people together and leverages support to create a more vibrant community.

Ordinary Magic was fantastic! Thank you for coming to support Wilder!

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Scenes from Ordinary Magic 2019

Thanks to everyone who joined us for Ordinary Magic 2019. Your contributions help improve lives today and for generations to come.

Wine pull at 2019 Ordinary Magic fundraiser for Wilder
Guests at Ordinary Magic 2019
Guest at the 2019 Ordinary Magic fundraiser for Wilder
Registration table at Ordinary Magic 2019, a Wilder fundraiser
Guests at 2019 Ordinary Magic, a Wilder Fundraiser
Guests at Ordinary Magic 2019, a Wilder fundraiser
Guests enjoying themselves at Ordinary Magic 2019, a Wilder fundraiser
Board Chair Julie Brunner at Ordinary Magic 2019
Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter at Wilder Ordinary Magic 2019
Guests at Ordinary Magic 2019, a Wilder Fundraiser
Guests at Ordinary Magic 2019
Guests at Ordinary Magic 2019, a Wilder fundraiser
Dancing at Ordinary Magic 2019, a Wilder fundraiser
Musicians play at Ordinary Magic 2019, a Wilder fundraiser

Stories of Ordinary Magic

Ordinary Magic happens through the strength and resilience of Wilder's participants, staff and volunteers, and community members. Here is a video of Mary Anne's Wilder story, which originally played for  guests at Ordinary Magic, and four more stories of Wilder participants and staff who are creating positive change in their lives and communities.

Thank you to Mary Anne for sharing this story with Wilder supporters!

More Courageous Stories

Adult Day Health participant Greg Mitchell pursues his passion for drumming at the Wilder Community Center for Aging
Greg drums for wellness at the Wilder Adult Day Health program
A story from Wilder Healthy Aging and Caregiving Services
Derrick Yang, certified peer specialist for Wilder Community Mental Health and Wellness
Derrick uses his personal experience with mental illness to provide hope for others
A story from Community Mental Health and Wellness
older woman smiling with coffee, mobile market shopper
Gail uses the Mobile Market to eat more fruit and to share her love of baking with others
A story from Twin Cities Mobile Market
Blanca Yareth Lopez, a graduate of the Latino Leadership Program at Wilder
Blanca, a Latino Leadership Program graduate, uses her skills to raise money for families in her community
A story from Wilder's Community Leadership Programs
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2019 Ordinary Magic Sponsors

Thank you to our generous sponsors for making Wilder's signature fundraising event possible this year!

Presenting Sponsor

The Katherine B. Andersen Fund of The Saint Paul Foundation, a sponsor of Wilder's 2019 Ordinary Magic

Platinum Sponsor

Wilder Ordinary Magic Platinum Sponsor Ciresi Conlin LLP

Gold Sponsor

Mairs & Power, a sponsor of Wilder's 2019 Ordinary Magic

Silver Sponsors

Abbot Downing, a sponsor of Wilder's 2019 Ordinary Magic fundraising event
Andersen Corporation, a sponsor of Wilder's 2019 Ordinary Magic
Briggs, a 2019 sponsor of Wilder's Ordinary Magic
Hirtle Callaghan, a sponsor of Wilder's 2019 Ordinary Magic
Inside Edge, a sponsor of Wilder's 2019 Ordinary Magic
Wells Fargo, a sponsor of Wilder's 2019 Ordinary Magic

Bronze Sponsors

Aon, a sponsor of Wilder's 2019 Ordinary Magic
Cummins, a sponsor of Wilder's 2019 Ordinary Magic
Gardner, a sponsor of Wilder's 2019 Ordinary Magic
Hays, a sponsor of Wilder's 2019 Ordinary Magic
Hubbard, a sponsor of Wilder's 2019 Ordinary Magic
Lockton, a sponsor of Wilder's 2019 Ordinary Magic
Markel, a sponsor of Wilder's 2019 Ordinary Magic
Nilan Johnson Lewis, a sponsor of Wilder's 2019 Ordinary Magic
Speece Thorson, a sponsor of Wilder's 2019 Ordinary Magic

Get Involved

Sponsor

If your business or organization would like to sponsor Ordinary Magic, contact Ellen at 651-280-2089 or ellen.cleary@wilder.org. 

Attend

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and tables for this year's Ordinary Magic. Tickets are no longer available for this event. Please consider joining us next year!

 

Volunteer

Help make Ordinary Magic a fun, engaging event. Find out more about volunteering at Wilder.