Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) – This Giving Hearts Day, Landon’s Light is asking for your help to support children and their families battling serious illness. One month after Landon Solberg died in October of 2017, his family started Landon’s Light to help make sure that children battling illness never felt alone. And in the years since the organization has expanded, putting…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – One of the largest youth basketball tournaments in the region returned for its sixth installment this year, continuing to raise money and awareness for a local nonprofit. The annual 3-on-3 tournament hosted by Landon’s Light once again took place at Liberty Middle School in West Fargo. 78 teams signed up, an increase from last year,…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -Tuesday marked a first for North Dakota athletics: outdoor volleyball. But the event, Landon’s Light Invite, was more than just a game. “I mean, it’s making history,” said Landon’s light executive director Julie Christianson. It wasn’t your average day in North Dakota Tuesday. Fargo Shanley and Fargo Davies kicked off the first ever outdoor volleyball event…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – People looking to beat the heat with a sweet treat also helped give back to a good cause. Lundy’s Ice Cream in West Fargo at The Lights held a fundraiser for Landon’s Light. The foundation, established in memory of Landon Solberg, helps kids battling serious illnesses, especially cancer. 20% of the sales today at Lundy’s…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Landon Solberg was just 12 years old when inoperable brain cancer took his life. But his memory lives on – every year at the middle school he would have called home – in the form of a massive 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Liberty Middle plays host to the extravaganza, which features a ton of friendly competition…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A simple trip to the mall can end up helping save a life. Vitalant and Landon’s Light Foundation have once again teamed up for a summer blood drive at West Acres. “The summertime is such a difficult time to get donors in the door and we’re really counting on first-timers to come out and roll up…
FARGO, N.D. — Since the NCAA allowed their athletes to benefit off their name, image and likeness earlier this month, there have been very few examples of athletes adding a charitable component to it. One of those is right here in Fargo with North Dakota State men’s basketball player Sam Griesel. Bison fans know the contributions guard Sam Griesel has…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Landon’s Light Foundation announced that Carson Wentz will return to North Dakota for Landon’s Night. It’s billed as an evening filled with uplifting messages and conversation from guest speakers Carson Wentz, NDSU head basketball coach David Richman, NDSU head football coach Matt Entz and others. This inspirational night at The Lights will honor Landon and…
FARGO N.D. — Fans and players packed into the Scheels Center lighting up the court with their Landon’s Light Gear for Landon Solberg. His kindness and good deeds extend well beyond the valley. “I was friends with Landon and he was on my 4th grade football team and we talked a lot at basketball tournament,” Landon’s Friend Braden…
WEST FARGO, N.D.–After the passing of Landon Solberg, his family is hoping to help other children with medical conditions and their families. Landon’s Light started as a fundraising campaign to help raise money when Landon was diagnosed with cancer. Now his family wants to pay it forward. “For Landon, he had a love for faith, and being physically active, and…
