Minnesota Outdoor Adventure Foundation

Minnesota Outdoor Adventure Foundation The Foundation provides fishing & hunting adventures to youths that have life-threatening illnesses

About The Minnesota Outdoor Adventure Foundation
The Minnesota chapter of the Outdoor Adventure Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit that helps to make outdoor dreams come true for children and young adults with life-threatening illnesses as well as for combat-disabled veterans that have lost a limb or are in a wheelchai

Elijah Martindale of Elk River is back from his fishing adventure at Thunderbird Lodge on Rainy Lake, and what a trip it...
09/01/2026

Elijah Martindale of Elk River is back from his fishing adventure at Thunderbird Lodge on Rainy Lake, and what a trip it was!
Elijah has already faced more medical challenges than most people see in a lifetime, but out on the water he got the chance to relax, recharge, and make some incredible memories. Just look at the trophy northern!

Huge thank‑you to the team at Thunderbird Lodge for helping make this adventure special. Welcome back, Elijah — congratulations!

We’re thrilled to share that 11‑year‑old Jonas Rigo has returned from his Lake Vermilion houseboat adventure — and he ha...
08/30/2026

We’re thrilled to share that 11‑year‑old Jonas Rigo has returned from his Lake Vermilion houseboat adventure — and he had an incredible time.

Jonas was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at birth, and he’s spent his life navigating daily treatment and medication. Despite those challenges, he approaches every day with remarkable strength and positivity.

During his adventure, Jonas explored the lake, enjoyed time on the houseboat, and spent a couple great days on the water fishing with guides Justin Chromy of Patriot Guide Service and Bill Nieters. Jonas made memories that will stay with him forever.

Our adventure recipient Richard Dominguez Hernandez recently returned from an unforgettable week on Devil’s Lake. After ...
08/28/2026

Our adventure recipient Richard Dominguez Hernandez recently returned from an unforgettable week on Devil’s Lake. After being diagnosed in February 2025 with Ph‑like B‑cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and completing a full year of chemotherapy on 2/29/26, Richard finally got the chance to relax, recharge, and enjoy the outdoors.
Fishing with legendary guide Big John Adams, Richard caught a bunch of fish and made memories to last a lifetime.
We’re so proud of this young man and thrilled he had such a great adventure.

What a week for 17‑year‑old Gavin Gilbertson!Diagnosed with SMA Type 2 at 13 months old, Gavin continues to inspire ever...
08/26/2026

What a week for 17‑year‑old Gavin Gilbertson!
Diagnosed with SMA Type 2 at 13 months old, Gavin continues to inspire everyone around him with his strength and positivity. He and his family just wrapped up a fantastic adventure at Ruttger’s Birchmont Lodge in Bemidji, complete with guided fishing from Dan Reiners of Cedar Swamp Guide Service.

The whole crew caught fish after fish and made memories that will last a lifetime. We’re thrilled to celebrate Gavin and the joy this adventure brought to his family.

We’re honored to celebrate 13‑year‑old Falan Dobis from Baxter, MN.Falan was diagnosed with Wilms tumor and bravely endu...
08/21/2026

We’re honored to celebrate 13‑year‑old Falan Dobis from Baxter, MN.
Falan was diagnosed with Wilms tumor and bravely endured multiple surgeries, the removal of a 3½‑pound kidney tumor, and 21 weeks of chemo and radiation after her cancer spread to her lungs and lymph nodes. Today, she is in remission, though she continues to face ongoing challenges.

Falan recently returned from a beautiful adventure at White Eagle Resort on Lake Vermilion, where she enjoyed guided fishing with Dave Schueck (Sunset Glow Guide Service), Jason Freed (Leisure Outdoor Adventures), and Justin Chromy (Patriot Guide Service).

We’re so proud of Falan’s strength and grateful she was able to enjoy time on the water making memories, relaxing, and simply being a kid again. Congratulations Falan!

Please join us in celebrating Elijah Martindale of Elk River, MN.Elijah has Shwachman‑Diamond Syndrome, a rare genetic d...
08/20/2026

Please join us in celebrating Elijah Martindale of Elk River, MN.
Elijah has Shwachman‑Diamond Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes bone marrow failure and ongoing organ complications. After a bone marrow transplant and countless treatments, he continues to face each day with strength.

Elijah will be heading to Rainy Lake on the US/Canadian border, staying at Thunderbird Lodge and enjoying guided fishing.

We’re excited for him to experience this special adventure. Congratulations Elijah!

08/19/2026

Here is a grea video of Jack Zimmerman's bull elk in velvet hunt.

We’re honored to introduce 19‑year‑old Klaus Friederich of Golden Valley, one of our newest adventure recipients. Klaus ...
08/12/2026

We’re honored to introduce 19‑year‑old Klaus Friederich of Golden Valley, one of our newest adventure recipients. Klaus was diagnosed at age 7 with Ataxia Telangiectasia, a rare and life‑threatening condition he continues to face with courage and determination.

This fall, Klaus will head out on a trophy whitetail deer hunt at Steve Porter’s Trophy Whitetails, where he’ll get the chance to enjoy the outdoors and create unforgettable memories.

Congratulations, Klaus — we’re all rooting for you as you head into this incredible adventure.

Konner and Karver Repp just returned from an unforgettable week in Alaska, and what an adventure it was. They started on...
08/08/2026

Konner and Karver Repp just returned from an unforgettable week in Alaska, and what an adventure it was. They started on the Kenai River, chasing salmon in one of the most iconic fisheries in the world. From there, they headed to Seward for two days of charter fishing, reeling in salmon, rockfish, and halibut with Miller's Landing.

These young men have been through more than most people face in a lifetime, and seeing them out on the water, smiling, laughing, and soaking in the beauty of Alaska is exactly why the Minnesota Outdoor Adventure Foundation exists. We’re proud of them and grateful they got to experience this incredible trip.

We are honored to celebrate U.S. Army veteran Jack Zimmerman and his incredible accomplishment — harvesting a fantastic ...
08/05/2026

We are honored to celebrate U.S. Army veteran Jack Zimmerman and his incredible accomplishment — harvesting a fantastic trophy bull elk in velvet on his latest adventure with us.

Jack served in Afghanistan, where he stepped on an IED during a patrol and lost both legs. After more than 20 surgeries, Jack rebuilt his life with grit, faith, and a relentless drive to keep moving forward. His injuries may have changed his life, but they’ve never stopped him from doing what he loves — hunting, fishing, and inspiring others.

Today, Jack is a powerful motivational speaker and the author of two books about his combat experience and remarkable road to recovery.

Congratulations Jack! We can't wait to see the mount at our banquet March 13th!

We’re proud to stand beside Jack and even prouder to celebrate this incredible bull elk in velvet. His strength reminds us why our mission matters.

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P. O. Box 579
Lakeville, MN
55044

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