About Us

 

Got a dream? You can totally make it happen!

Got something you're passionate about? Use it to make a difference!

That’s exactly what Luke and Jennifer Anderson did back in 2021. They had a big dream and a whole lot of passion, and they brought it all together to create Cookout for a Cause. What’s the goal? Simple: raise money for a charity they truly believe in. That charity is the Invisible Wounds Project, and their mission is amazing—they give access to therapy, wellness activities, social support, and so much more to Minnesota’s military, first responders, medical staff, corrections, dispatchers, and their families dealing with mental health struggles, PTSD, or suicide-related issues.

Luke has found his groove as a grilling influencer over on Instagram, and he’s even a Weber Grilling Ambassador. He’s using his platform to fire people up about his passion (pun totally intended). Check him out on Instagram at @BigBlueGrillin. Go give him a follow!

Thanks to an awesome crew of volunteers, Luke and Jennifer have watched Cookout for a Cause grow from a small hangout with family and friends to something seriously big. Every single year, it just gets bigger and better, smashing fundraising goals with help from local businesses, generous donors, and plenty of friends pitching in.

The plan for the 2025 grilling fundraiser? Help even more families who rely on the Invisible Wounds Project. Let’s make it happen!

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