Sanford Children’s Hospital

Dialysis
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Community rallies behind Fargo girl on dialysis in Sioux Falls

They have created a GoFundMe and a Bonfire T-shirt fundraiser to help with the medical bills.
Paola Belloso,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. –  A fundraiser is created to help a Fargo family whose daughter is undergoing dialysis treatment. Claire Upton is a 16-year-old cheerleader at Sheyenne High School in West Fargo. “She told me she was feeling a little nauseous and had missed cheer practice because of it and had a headache,” said Claire’s mom Ann Upton. It was…

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Community, Health, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, North Dakota News

You can still help Children’s Miracle Network even though Miracle Treat Day is cancelled

Chris Howard,

MOORHEAD, MN – The Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day that happens every year has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus, but there are still other ways to help out this year at Dairy Queen. At participating Dairy Queens, you can purchase Miracle Baloon coupons for $1 and get $2 back in coupons. You can also participate in the Round Up…

Panda Express Donations
Community, Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Local News, North Dakota News

Panda Express Donates over 16,000 KN95 Masks To Sanford Health

The company is among many across the country that has decided to step-up and do their part to give back to the community.
Paola Belloso,

FARGO, N.D.- Healthcare workers across the country continue to work around the clock to care for COVID-19 patients. The co-founders of Panda Express wanted to provide them with essential medical supplies, so they decided to start a COVID-19 relief to help supply healthcare workers with personal protective equipment. “Thanks to the donations that we have been receiving from guests as…
Community, Local News

People Remember Grantley Johnson with Pictures & Sports Mementos at Memorial

His courageous battle inspired many people across the metro.
KVRR Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. – People are paying their last respects to a young West Fargo boy who lost his second battle with cancer last week. Visitation was held Monday night at West Funeral Home & Life Tribute Center in West Fargo for seven-year-old Grantley Johnson. The center was filled with pictures, signed jerseys and sport memorabilia given to the Freedom…
Local News, North Dakota News

Visitation and Funeral Services Set For Young West Fargo Boy

Grantley Johnson died Thursday in the midst of a second heroic battle with leukemia
TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Visitation and funeral services are set for a young West Fargo boy who died Thursday in the midst of a second heroic battle with leukemia. Seven-year-old Grantley Johnson made a huge impact on the F-M community in his short time on earth. He had many friends at Freedom Elementary where he attended 2nd grade. The last…
Community, Health, Local News

“Cares for Kids” Radiothon raises money for Sanford Children’s Hospital

Three local radio stations join forces for the event
Raya Quttaineh,

FARGO, N.D. — Nine-month-old Ava is now strong and healthy, but when she was born at just 23 weeks, her home for more than six months would be the NICU at Sanford Children’s Hospital. “One saying that we always go back to is, ‘You never realize how strong you are until being strong is the only option you have,’ and…
Local News, North Dakota News

Designer Homes and RE/MAX Legacy Present $30,000 Check to Sanford

They've donated $110,000 over the past four years
Angela Shen,

FARGO, N.D. — Designer Homes and RE/MAX Legacy presented a check worth $30,000 to Sanford Children’s Hospital. The donation comes from money raised during the fourth annual Designer Homes – RE/MAX Legacy Golf Tournament this summer. The president of the company says he wants to make sure children have the best possible experience in the hospital. “It’s hard enough for…
Community, Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News

Megagamers Unite for Sanford Children’s Hospital

Gamers from around the Midwest raised money for the Sanford Children's Hospital Extra Life Program
KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – War and Chaos are raising money for charity. Gamers from across the Midwest gathered at the West Acres Mall to play Sickle: A Megagame. They aren’t just having fun; they are raising money for a good cause. This past weekend, gamers from as far away as Chicago came to Fargo to play in a once–in–a–lifetime event, a…
Community, Health, North Dakota News

Community Donates to Sanford Children’s Hospital With Cares for Kids Radiothon

This two-day event gives community members a chance to impact the lives of kids at Sanford
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FARGO, N.D. – The 19th Annual Cares for Kids Radiothon is a chance for the community to make an impact on the lives of sick kids at Sanford Children’s Hospital. With this event, you can impact a child’s life directly by picking up the phone and donating. “This money is very important so we have special services and programs and…
Community, Health, Local News

Local Restaurants Raise Money to Benefit Kids at Sanford Children’s Hospital

Eight restaurants are participating in the 8th Annual Cares for Kids Dine to Donate event
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FARGO, N.D. – Restaurants in the area are raising money to benefit Children’s Miracle Network at Sanford Children’s Hospital. You can do your part by eating at any of the eight local restaurants participating in the 8th Annual Cares for Kids Dine to Donate event. “If there is ever a day to go out to eat, I’d say today is the…