Bold Challenge
Help us raise $100,000 for youth in Minnesota.​
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Last year, Ryan Foss, Bolder Options' Development Director, ran across Minnesota to support youth mentorship. Now it’s your turn to turn personal goals into powerful change. Whether it’s a fitness milestone, new skill, or team effort, we’ll help you create a fundraising campaign with a personalized page and tips for success!
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2025 Bold Challenges
If you’re interested in creating your own Bold Challenge, our staff can help you brainstorm ideas, share tips for promoting your challenge, and provide guidance on raising donations.
A Bold Challenge doesn’t have to be an ultra-marathon—here are ideas to inspire you:
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Running the Twin Cities Marathon.
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Doing 20 minutes of yoga every day for 100 days straight.
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Walking 10,000 steps daily for a month.
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Committing to reading throughout the year.
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An outdoor adventure challenging route or exploring a local trail network.
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Learning to play a song on an instrument and performing it live or online.
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Creating a piece of art every day for 30 days.
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Taking on a Buy Nothing Challenge by avoiding non-essential purchases for a month.
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Recruiting new mentors for Bolder Options as your personal challenge.​
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The possibilities are endless, and we’re here to help you make your challenge a reality!
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Bolder Options receives guaranteed entries. Reserve your spot now!
Run or walk to raise funds for Bolder Options’ youth mentoring program! Your participation will help empower local youth through one-on-one mentorship.
What it includes:
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You receive a bib for Twin Cities Marathon or 10-mile (a guaranteed spot)
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Staff will help you set up a webpage to raise funds for Bolder Options.
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Make a lasting impact on youth in our community!
The Atacama Crossing is a grueling 155-mile ultramarathon through the world’s driest desert, pushing participants to test their endurance and resilience. Ryan Foss, a Bolder Options staff member, is taking on the challenge of crossing this tough terrain to raise money and awareness for Bolder Options. His journey embodies the perseverance, grit, and determination we instill in the youth we mentor, inspiring others to push their limits and pursue their goals while supporting our mentoring programs.
2024 Bold Challenges
The BOLD Run was a remarkable 193.21-mile journey across Minnesota, undertaken by Ryan Foss, Bolder Options' Donor Relations Director, to mark his 50th birthday. His goal was to raise $20,000, recruit mentors, and increase awareness for Bolder Options' Youth Mentoring Program. Along the way, he ran through diverse landscapes, dodged dogs, and braved blistered feet, ultimately raising $21,980 in support of Bolder Options' mission.
A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers who raised funds for the 2024 Charity Partners and participated in the Twin Cities 10 Mile or Marathon in support of Bolder Options! They raised $5,020 and garnered support from 94 donors.