
Ordinary Magic 2025
An Annual Celebration in Support of Wilder's Mission
Thank you to everyone that will be joining us on May 1, for a special evening celebrating the families that Wilder supports. We’re excited to build community and celebrate the power of ordinary magic to transform lives.
This year’s Ordinary Magic will feature a reception with a tour of our Community Mental Health and Wellness clinic, silent auction, mystery bags, trivia and a special event mocktail. A light dinner follows with an inspiring program in support of Wilder.
5:30 p.m. - Reception
6:30 p.m. - Light Dinner
7:15 p.m. - Program
We are sold out! If you would like to be placed on the wait list for seats at the event, please contact us at magic@wilder.org.
Bid In Our Online Auction
The auction features packages from local businesses, day trips and overnight destinations throughout the state, fun family outings, and many unique group experiences! The auctions can be previewed beginning April 17. Bidding begins on April 24 and closes on May 1 at 7:05 p.m. Thank you to the generous donors who have contributed to our auction!
Silent Auction
You do not need to attend Ordinary Magic in person to bid and win items in the silent auction.
Live Auction
If you are not attending the event and would like to place a bid on live auction packages, please email us at magic@wilder.org to place a proxy bid.
Event Speakers

John Harrington
Wilder Board Member, Micro Grants LightsOn CEO

Armando Camacho
Wilder President & CEO

MN State Representative Samantha Sencer-Mura
Alum of Wilder’s Community Equity Program

Carissa Kaufman
Postdoctoral Fellow with Wilder Community Mental Health & Wellness
Support the Event
Sponsor

Sponsorship support of Ordinary Magic is an investment in Wilder’s work to improve lives through service, research, and community engagement. For sponsor level and benefit details, please contact us at magic@wilder.org.
Volunteer

Will you join our special event celebrating the families that Wilder supports? There are multiple volunteer roles throughout our annual fundraiser including set up, coat check, silent auction, and clean up.
Match

Make a gift now through May 1 and your donation will be doubled by our Ordinary Magic match.
Ordinary Magic Committee
Julie Brunner, Lauren Hahn, Stephanie Johnson, Kristina Kenan, Judy Kishel, Meagan Krishnappan, Maggie O’Gara, Kate Pearce, Sue Piva, Kathryn Schleich, Carla Sellner, and Stephanie Wolkin
Presenting Sponsor

Platinum Sponsors

Additional Sponsorship Support
Cady Building Maintenance Inc., Daniel the Violinist, Deco Catering, and Ideal Printers
Stories of Ordinary Magic

Thank you Nelle Rhicard, Wilder Research and guests at last year’s Ordinary Magic for co-creating a vision of what families need to thrive.
Wilder believes that all families come to us whole, with goals and ideas about what they need to support their own stability and well-being. Our job is to bolster resources, connections and skills in support of their family-driven goals. Ordinary Magic raises critical funds to support Wilder’s Whole Family work.