A Legacy of Kindness: Remembering Eleanor Carlson
Eleanor Carlson’s kindness touched the Sioux Falls community for over a century, offering warm smiles, quiet strength and a lifelong commitment to helping others.
See MorePhilanthropy at Work: Community-Funded Pediatric Emergency Department Opens its Doors
South Dakota’s first pediatric emergency department is now open at Sanford USD Medical Center, thanks to the generosity of local donors. This new space, named for David H. and Christine Billion, ensures lifesaving care for children when every second counts.
See MoreNatalie’s Story: A Promise of Healing
Keena and Shane share their daughter Natalie’s cancer journey to inspire support for current and future Sanford Health pediatric cancer patients and families.
See MoreBeating the Odds: Beck’s Brave Fight
Tony and Alissa are sharing their son Beck’s incredible journey from crisis to courage to comeback to help inspire support for the new David H. and Christine Billion Pediatric Emergency Department.
See MoreNora’s Story: From Tragedy to Triumph
Jed and DeAnn are sharing their daughter Nora’s incredible journey from tragedy to triumph to help raise awareness for the importance of specialized emergency care for children.
See MoreChildren’s Gala Raises Nearly $1.5 Million for Pediatric Emergency Department
Hundreds stepped forward to invest in the mission of Sanford Children’s in October, raising nearly $1.5 million for the pediatric emergency department at the 2025 Children’s Gala.
See MoreHonoring Wells: How One Family is Turning Loss into Love
Kia and Ryan share their journey during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month to honor Wells’ memory and raise awareness for a new effort at Sanford Women’s.
See MoreFueled by Philanthropy, New Project Aims to Turn Heartbreak into Healing
Sanford Health has plans to establish the Sioux Falls regions’ only birthing and bereavement suite inside the Sanford USD Medical Center.
See MoreKinsley’s Story: Coming Back from Childhood Cancer
When 5-year-old Kinsley was diagnosed with high-risk leukemia, programs funded through philanthropy like child life made all the difference.
See MoreA Soundtrack for Hope: Big Stars & Pink Guitars Raises $1,098,250 for Breast Cancer
It was a night of music, mission and impact at the PREMIER Center as hundreds came together for the 8th annual Big Stars & Pink Guitars raising more than $1 million!
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