advancing cancer care

Here for Their Journey

The Sanford Cancer Center in Bismarck sees more than 100 patients each day, all on their own unique and deeply personal journeys.

At Sanford, we’re here for patients and families from day one of a cancer diagnosis. Yet, at this very moment, thousands of our neighbors across central and western North Dakota still need our help.

With your support, we can do more. We can confront this disease head-on — giving friends and neighbors in communities across our region hope for the healthy and vibrant futures they deserve.

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Growing Needs

The need for cancer care in Bismarck and beyond is reaching new heights. We’re caring for patients from multiple states and regions, covering thousands of square miles.

 

Nearly 30% of our patients travel 100 miles or more, round trip, for care and treatment. Distance is a complex and painful barrier for many patients in rural areas. In fact, according to a recent survey, more than 76% of cancer patients from our region said distance and travel costs were difficult obstacles during their cancer journeys.

 

For cancer patients of all ages, navigating the road to remission takes more than medicine. It takes a variety of essential programs and services that provide guidance, comfort and assistance — ensuring they never face the journey alone.

Driven by Generosity

Philanthropy fuels programs that surround patients with care and compassion. With your help, we can enhance and expand these initiatives — touching more lives and making a difference when it matters most.

Direct Assistance

Provides financial help for meals, transportation and lodging for qualifying patients and families.

Nurse Navigation

Offers support for patients and families from day one of their diagnosis.

Child Life Program

Helps ease the fear and anxiety of pediatric cancer patients through education and therapeutic play, while toys, games and kid-friendly equipment help make the journey easier.

Complimentary Wigs and Head Coverings

Help to restore patients’ confidence and offer a sense of normalcy during their journey.

Survivorship Services

Programs like Look Good Feel Better and the Cancer Connections support group help improve patients’ quality of life and self-esteem.

Support for Children of Adult Cancer Patients

Including visits from child life specialists and programs like CLIMB, offering emotional support strategies to help kids cope.

Every Step. Every Patient.

Together, we can enhance and expand existing initiatives to empower communities across our region with the knowledge, support and equipment necessary to reduce cancer risks and improve early detection.

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Care Beyond Medicine

Since the 14,000-square-foot Sanford Cancer Center opened in Bismarck in 2023, we’ve provided lifesaving care to thousands of patients from across our region. But now and tomorrow, thousands more will need us for care and treatment.

 

Together, we can make a difference. With your support, our medical scientists, researchers and caregivers can continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible to transform cancer care in meaningful ways — bringing hope and healing to more patients and families across our region today, and for generations to come.

Give for Good.

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Stories of Impact

The most powerful way to see a gift in action is through our patients. See how donor gifts are saving and changing lives. Each gift through the Sanford Health Foundation means a story for good.