Lend A Hand is a Dakota Medical Foundation initiative to engage, support and improve volunteer efforts to raise funds for people experiencing a medical crisis. Since 2007, DMF has invested over $1 million in this initiative. DMF provides match funding and pays for all administrative expenses. 100% of contributions are distributed to local families!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP SOMEONE EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL CRISIS?
DMF Giving Hearts Day is Tuesday, February 14! Dakota Medical Foundation will match your online gift of $10 or more to the Lend A Hand Giving Fund. To give from the heart on Giving Hearts Day, click the yellow Donate link above.
Join or support the Fargo Marathon Lend A Hand GoFarCharity Team! To join our charity team or volunteer on race days, see GoFarCharity. To donate to a team member, click the yellow Donate link above.
PLAN/SUPPORT A FUNDRAISING EFFORT!
DMF Lend A Hand provides resources and matching funds to increase the success of volunteer efforts that help people experiencing a medical crisis.
View Fundraising Toolkit - online "how to" guide with planning/marketing documents View Volunteer Tips - helpful tips from volunteer leaders Apply for Matching Funds - funding and online giving tools are reserved for eligible fundraising efforts that help families living in Cass (ND) and Clay (MN) counties. Applications must be submitted 1-2 months in advance of scheduled activities. Make a Donation - giving options eligible for matching funds
To make an online donation, click the yellow Donate link above. To learn more about current fundraising activities, giving options, and volunteer opportunities, click on the flyer below a named fund/picture.
Aubrey Arechigo Benefit Fund Saturday, May 5, 2012; 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Teamsters, Fargo This online fund will be active until May 30, 2012. (After this date, no further gifts will be distributed to this benefit fund.)
To make an online donation to Aubrey's benefit fund or the Lend A Hand Giving Fund to help many families, click the yellow donate button above.
Andrea Birrenkott Benefit Fund Saturday, April 21, 2012; 4:00 pm - midnight Teamsters, Fargo This online fund will be active until April 30, 2012. (After this date, no further gifts will be distributed to this benefit fund.)
To make an online donation to Andrea's benefit fund or the Lend A Hand Giving Fund to help many families, click the yellow donate button above.
Mari Odegaard Benefit Fund Sunday, February 26, 2012; 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Hotel Donaldson, Fargo This online fund will be active until March 15, 2012. (After this date, no further gifts will be distributed to this benefit fund.)
To make an online donation to Mari's benefit fund or the Lend A Hand Giving Fund to help many families, click the yellow donate button above.
Sonja Fuchs Benefit Fund Sunday, February 19, 2012; 4:00 pm Glyndon Lutheran Church, Glyndon This online fund will be active until March 15, 2012. (After this date, no further gifts will be distributed to this benefit fund.)
To make an online donation to Sonja's benefit fund or the Lend A Hand Giving Fund to help many families, click the yellow donate button above.
Lily Lowell Benefit Fund Sunday, February 12, 2012; 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Teamsters, Fargo This online fund will be active until March 15, 2012. (After this date, no further gifts will be distributed to this benefit fund.)
To make an online donation to Lily's benefit fund or the Lend A Hand Giving Fund to help many families, click the yellow donate button above.
Darek Knaus Benefit Fund Saturday, February 11, 2012; 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Teamsters, Fargo This online fund will be active until March 15, 2012. (After this date, no further gifts will be distributed to this benefit fund.)
To make an online donation to Darek's benefit fund or the Lend A Hand Giving Fund to help many families, click the yellow donate button above.
Fargo North and South Stick it to Cancer Hockey Game Tuesday, February 7, 2012; 5:15 pm Girls Game, 7:30 pm Boys Game Scheels Arena, Fargo 100% of proceeds will benefit Lend A Hand to help more families.
Family Fun Fest - Bowlin' for the Colon Saturday, February 4, 2012; 1:00 - 4:00 pm Sunset Lanes, Highway 75, Moorhead 100% of proceeds will benefit Lend A Hand to help more families.
Michael Olheiser Benefit Fund Monday, January 30, 2012; 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Bowler, Fargo This online fund will be active until February 20, 2012. (After this date, no further gifts will be distributed to this benefit fund.)
To make an online donation to Michael's benefit fund or the Lend A Hand Giving Fund to help many families, click the yellow donate button above.
Howard Cooksey Benefit Fund Sunday, January 29, 2012; 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Teamsters, Fargo This online fund will be active until February 15, 2012. (After this date, no further gifts will be distributed to this benefit fund.)
To make an online donation to Howard's benefit fund or the Lend A Hand Giving Fund to help many families, click the yellow donate button above.
Mark Loock Benefit Fund Tuesday, January 10, 2012; 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Moorhead This online fund will be active until February 15, 2012. (After this date, no further gifts will be distributed to this benefit fund.)
To make an online donation to Mark's benefit fund or the Lend A Hand Giving Fund to help many families, click the yellow donate button above.
Michael Schloesser Benefit Fund Monday, November 7, 2011; 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Seasons, Fargo This online fund will be active until December 15, 2011. (After this date, no further gifts will be distributed to this benefit fund.)
To make an online donation to Michael's benefit fund or the Lend A Hand Giving Fund to help many families, click the yellow donate button above.
The list above includes all active Lend A Hand individual/family benefit funds.
Is your business or service club interested in volunteering at a benefit event?Contact the lead volunteer for the fundraising effort (see flyer document), or the Lend A Hand Program Director at 701-356-2661 or jeanapeinovich@dakmed.org.
