Community members gathered on Friday, Oct. 2, for the 2026 Children’s Gala, raising $2.4 million to support programs and services that help kids and families at Sanford Children’s Hospital navigate some of life’s most difficult moments.
See MoreAs a lifelong musician, Pat Diedrich found comfort and connection through music during her final days at Ava’s House. Thanks to donor-supported programs, Pat and her family experienced compassionate hospice care, meaningful moments and dignity at the end of life. Read how philanthropy helped make her journey one of comfort, joy and gratitude.
See MoreAt just 4 years old, Annie was diagnosed with stage IV kidney cancer. Through expert care, child life support and the magic of Sanford Children’s Hospital, Annie and her family found hope during the fight of their lives. Today, they are sharing their story to inspire support for other local children facing cancer.
See MoreDenny Sanford, the man whose visionary generosity helped transform Sanford Health into the largest nonprofit rural health system in the United States, passed away on Saturday, July 18.
See MoreIt 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 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 MoreHealth 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 MoreEleanor 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 MoreSouth 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 MoreKeena and Shane share their daughter Natalie’s cancer journey to inspire support for current and future Sanford Health pediatric cancer patients and families.
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