Big Stars & Pink Guitars Event Raises $1,156,100 for Breast Cancer
It was a night of music, mission and impact at the PREMIER Center as hundreds came together for the 9th annual Big Stars & Pink Guitars raising more than $1 million!
See MoreErin’s Story: A Fighter’s Fight Against Cancer
Erin Schutte Wadzinski from Worthington, Minnesota, was diagnosed with triple negative stage IIIC breast cancer at age 35. Erin’s journey hasn’t been easy. But thanks to care from the Edith Sanford Breast Center in Sioux Falls, she’s never walked alone.
See MoreA Legacy of Service and Success: Remembering Dick Bohy
Health care visionary Dick Bohy believed philanthropy could shape the future of care. As a Sioux Valley Hospital executive, he helped imagine and build what became the Sanford Health Foundation. As we remember his life, we honor a trailblazer whose vision strengthened communities, inspired generosity, and delivered hope and healing to millions of patients and families.
See MoreA 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.
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