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Mom shares PICU story
Written by Kelsey Nelson, mom of Sanford Children’s patient Jax from Summit, South Dakota “Is my baby going to die?”...
Employee Crisis Fund cares for Sanford Family
Like so many of our Sanford and Good Samaritan Society caregivers, Gail Wiersma has a gift for taking care of...
Mom, son battle cancer side-by-side
Kristi and Rob Butler’s days were the happiest kind of chaos with three little boys, all under 5. Then one...
Miracles on 22nd Street: Lena Olivier
On every floor, from room to room at Sanford Children’s Hospital, tiny patients, like Lena Olivier, are fighting big battles. You...
Scheels donates $120,000 to Sanford POWER
Scheels believes in supporting the communities they serve, especially when it comes to youth development and sports. The Sanford Health...
Donor support impacts COVID patients
Over the last year, countless caregivers have stepped up in unexpected and inspiring ways. You’ve been by their side, fueling...
Why I give: Dennis Barrett
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Not looking to your...
Screening saves former mayor
Mike Seminary is a former mayor of Bismarck, N.D., and an avid runner. He typically logs several miles a day,...
Why I give: Amy Davis
Amy Davis is proud to be part of the Sanford Family. As the director of nutrition and food services at...
Erin Sanderson named executive director, Sioux Falls region
Erin Sanderson has a passion for patients, their families and our community. Having been with the Sanford Health Foundation team...
Why I give: Cindy Mydland
Cindy Mydland joined Sanford Health to make a difference for others. Fifteen years later and now the director for Sanford...
Hospice House celebrates one year
Since opening one year ago, Sanford Fargo Hospice House has touched the lives of more than 200 patients and families,...
Why I give: Lisa Gibson
When we say every dollar counts, we truly mean it. Lisa Gibson started out giving a little bit each pay...
Meet the Champion: Gabe Gitzen
Gabe Gitzen dreams of being a police officer ... Or a firefighter … Or maybe even a paramedic. More...
