Honorary Chairs:  
Mia and Michael E Jordan, Founder and CEO | UNRL

A Legacy Poured with Purpose

Why We’re Raising a Glass for WineFest No. 29

We look forward to celebrating with you at WineFest No. 29—A Toast to Children’s Health, a legacy poured with purpose: an annual weekend of events focused on the art of wine and food to benefit lifesaving research and care at the University of Minnesota and M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital.

WineFest No. 29—held on May 8 and 9—will spotlight the Department of Pediatrics’ revolutionary advances in pediatric health while celebrating the Napa Valley’s Highway 29, a legendary route through the heart of wine country. At WineFest, you can indulge in exceptional wines, savor California-inspired dishes, bid on exceptional auction packages, and mingle with acclaimed Honorary Winemasters.

We’ve loved WineFest since we started attending in 2017. Our appreciation for its mission expanded exponentially when Mia developed some troubling symptoms six months into a pregnancy. Our urgent search for a diagnosis brought her to one of Masonic’s rare disease experts, who helped us find answers in a difficult time. So, as a former patient family—and as the parents of two bright, energetic kids (ages 1 and 3)—we feel an even deeper commitment to supporting M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital’s innovative care and research.

The name of our St. Paul–based clothing brand, UNRL, captures that sense of wonder when something is so extraordinary, so unbelievable, that it seems unreal—a term that also describes how the M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital team extends the boundaries of what seems possible through transformative research, education, and care. Our motto at UNRL, Leave a Legacy, encapsulates our commitment to this vital—not to mention exceptionally delicious and fun—philanthropic event.

Plus, full disclosure: We’re aiming to make WineFest No. 29 a record-breaking fundraiser to fuel the University of Minnesota and M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital’s legacy of innovation and healing. Will you join us? Your WineFest ticket purchases, auction bids, and generous donations will help children survive and thrive. That’s the real prized vintage of WineFest—a legacy of trailblazing discoveries and stellar care.

Read more about this year’s events and Honorary Winemasters and learn how you or your company can become a sponsor. We can’t wait to welcome you to WineFest No. 29—A Toast to Children’s Health.

CHEERS!

Mia and Michael E. Jordan