Turning Heartbreak Into Hope
Through the L3 Foundation (Live, Love, Landon), the Ahrendt family keeps fighting for kids and families facing childhood cancer.
See MoreGift for Patient Lodging Facility Honors Two Cherished Legacies
For Julie, a gift to the Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center was a chance to honor two special women and the compassionate care they received.
See MorePaying it Forward: Bismarck Nursing Grad Gives Back in ND
David’s generosity through the Sanford Health Foundation will advance nursing education in ND for generations to come.
See MoreGiving in Gratitude: Dr. Howard Hoody
For Dr. Howard Hoody, practicing medicine in Bemidji was more than just a career—it was a chance to be part of something meaningful.
See MoreFamily Philanthropy: How One Sioux Falls Family Works Together to Give Back
Tom and Linda Elliott operate their business on the belief that success goes beyond profits— it’s about making a positive impact on the community.
See MoreCreating New Fields of Dreams
Moorhead High School’s Teiken Academy is using the game of football to shape today’s student-athletes into tomorrow’s leaders.
See MoreMaking a Difference at the Intersection of Creativity and Kindness
Joni is making a difference for local pediatric patients by blending her passions in a unique and meaningful way. Since 2012, Joni has donated the proceeds from her charming children’s books to the Sanford Health Foundation to support pediatric therapy initiatives in Bemidji.
See MoreElliott’s Story: A Journey of Resilience, Hope and Love
Born with a rare heart defect, Elliott underwent a heart transplant at just two months old and was later diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Thanks to physical, occupational and speech therapy from Sanford Children’s, she’s growing stronger and reaching new milestones every day.
See MoreMadelyn’s Story: Finding Hope After a Childhood Cancer Diagnosis
In 2024, Madelyn was diagnosed with a stage 4 Wilms Tumor, also known as nephroblastoma, a rare kidney cancer that usually affects young children. After months of care from Sanford Children’s, including chemotherapy, radiation and surgery, Madelyn’s prognosis is good and she’s growing stronger every day.
See MoreJacob’s Story: Meet the 2025 Ambassador for Sanford Children’s in Fargo
The 2025 Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Champion for Sanford Children’s in Fargo, Jacob and his family share their incredible story — a testament to love, perseverance and compassion found inside the walls of Sanford Children’s Hospital.
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