GABR Financial Assistance Criteria

 

As of January 2023, GABR’s mission expanded to support the health and well-being of all kids across the region. Funds raised for the GABR event will benefit more kids than before. 100% of every dollar will stay local to support:

    • Programs and services like Child Life
    • Lifesaving medical equipment
    • Specialized staff education and training
    • Direct assistance for qualifying Sanford Children’s patients to help their families with treatment-related expenses like lodging, travel and more
    • Direct assistance for qualifying local kids with cerebral palsy and related conditions through the GABR Legacy Fund, which helps with essential equipment, home modifications and vehicle modifications not covered by insurance

 

Through this new structure, funds will be available through the GABR Children’s Fund and GABR Legacy Fund.

GABR Children’s Fund

Applications will be considered throughout the year starting January 1.

Funds will be awarded on a first come, first served basis.

 

 

Applicants must meet the following criteria to qualify for assistance:

    • Be a patient at Sanford Health in the Bismarck region
    • Have a diagnosis defined as a chronic condition, behavioral health condition, or an acute condition with an inpatient hospital stay
    • Adhere to a maximum of $1,500 per calendar year

 

 

 

Funding will be provided for the following expenses within 6

months from the time of submission and not provided prior

to the service:

    • Traditional medical treatment
    • Travel to medical treatment
    • Specialized medical equipment
    • Prescriptions

 

 

 

Assistance for medical travel will be reimbursed at $100 per night

for lodging, $50 per day for meals and $0.22 per mile.

 

 

 

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GABR Legacy Fund

Applications will be considered throughout the year as funds are available. Funds will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. Early submission is encouraged.

 

 

Applicants must meet the following criteria to qualify for assistance:

    • Have a diagnosis defined as cerebral palsy or other childhood onset condition that permanently affects development.
    • Adhere to a maximum of $10,000 per calendar year

 

 

 

 

Funding will be provided for the following expenses within 12 months from the time of submission:

    • Specialized medical/adaptive equipment to enhance independence and function (mobility, communication, self-care, etc.)
    • Home modifications
    • Vehicle modifications

 

 

 

 

Thanks to the generosity of our Great American Bike Race donors, 100% of the dollars raised prior to 2024 will support the GABR Legacy Fund.

 

 

 

 

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If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please contact us at (701) 323-8450 or shfoundation.bismarck@sanfordhealth.org.

 

FAQs

Where can I find additional resources to help my family?

You can find a full list of community assistance resources here.

What is the GABR Legacy Fund?

Annually, up to $50,000 will be earmarked through the GABR Legacy Fund to provide qualifying individuals with up to $10,000 to help with high-cost needs such as specialized equipment and home and/or vehicle modifications. Applications will be considered each year starting on March 1st. Funds will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. Early submission is encouraged.

How are my dollars being used?

100% of the funds raised prior to 2023 will support the local children with CP and related conditions through the GABR Legacy Fund.