Abundant joy and hope filled the room at the Marriott Minneapolis Southwest on September 12th as over 355 people gathered for the SHINE ON Minneapolis Breakfast!

Guests enjoyed a morning with long-time friends and made new connections with others who all recognize the importance of our support for students at OLAG.

Jeff Dykstra moderated a panel discussion with Warren Staley and Emmanuel Ogyem Boakye about the impact of investing in education in Africa.

OLAG graduate and current University of Mary student, Sincere Lugugia, shared her gratitude for the difference of a Rise & Shine scholarship in her life as she introduced a video about Rise & Shine inspiring change at OLAG.