Lend A Hand is a program of Dakota Medical Foundation (DMF) that helps caring community members raise funds for families experiencing a medical crisis.
The program provides fundraising resources, online giving options and matching funds to inspire and compound giving. 100% of contributions are distributed to eligible families living in Cass County, ND and Clay County, MN!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP SOMEONE EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL CRISIS?
PLAN A BENEFIT! ATTEND A BENEFIT! MAKE A DONATION!
Lend A Hand Fundraising Resources and Giving Options: View Fundraising Toolkit - "How to" guide with planning documents and helpful tips. 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 who have substantial out of pocket medical expenses. Applications must be submitted by the 1st Wednesday of the month for an event scheduled in a following month. Review Giving Options - Lend A Hand Giving Fund, Individual/Family Funds.
To Make an Online Donation: click the DONATE link above.
Support An Event!
To learn about activities, volunteer opportunities and giving options, click on the flyer below a listed event/picture.
Lace Up for Lend A Hand! Are you participating in the Fargo Marathon or other walk/run event? Make your effort more meaningful by lacing up for Lend A Hand! Individuals of all ages who make a contribution to Lend A Hand (or raise contributions) in coordination with their walk/run activity are provided t-shirts and other items to acknowledge their efforts to help local families in medical crisis. Learn more/register at GoFarCharity Lace Up for Lend A Hand! See 2012 Team Results for pictures and results.
Lisa Kirsch Benefit Fund Benefit: Sunday, June 9; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eksjo Lutheran Church, Lake Park This online fund will be active until June 30, 2013. (After this date, no further gifts will be distributed to this benefit fund.)
Support this event by making an online contribution: DONATE.
Laura Bertzyk Benefit Fund Benefit: Saturday, June 1; 4:30 p.m. Red River Valley Fairgrounds, West Fargo This online fund will be active until June 15, 2013. (After this date, no further gifts will be distributed to this benefit fund.)
Support this event by making an online contribution: DONATE.
Tom Brimm Benefit Fund Benefit: Sunday, May 19; 2 to 9 p.m. American Legion, Moorhead This online fund will be active until May 31, 2013. (After this date, no further gifts will be distributed to this benefit fund.)
Support this event by making an online contribution: DONATE.
Bruce Reiter Benefit Fund Benefit: Friday, May 17; 4 to 8 p.m. Blessed Sacrament Church, West Fargo This online fund will be active until May 30, 2013. (After this date, no further gifts will be distributed to this benefit fund.)
Support this event by making an online contribution: DONATE.
Dale Sorlie Benefit Fund Benefit: Saturday, May 11; 6 to 11 p.m. VFW, West Fargo This online fund will be active until May 31, 2013. (After this date, no further gifts will be distributed to this benefit fund.)
Support this event by making an online contribution: DONATE.
Mike Jacobson Benefit Fund Benefit: Friday, May 10; 5 to 9 p.m. VFW, West Fargo This online fund will be active until May 31, 2013. (After this date, no further gifts will be distributed to this benefit fund.)
Support this event by making an online contribution: DONATE.
Jim Reger Benefit Fund Benefit: Saturday, May 4; 4 to 8 p.m. Elks Club, Fargo This online fund will be active until May 20, 2013. (After this date, no further gifts will be distributed to this benefit fund.)
Support this event by making an online contribution: DONATE.
Jami Nylander Benefit Fund Benefit: Saturday, May 4; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bonanzaville Dawson Hall, West Fargo This online fund will be active until May 25, 2013. (After this date, no further gifts will be distributed to this benefit fund.)
Support this event by making an online contribution: DONATE.
PSA for Jeff Torreson, Jim Reger, and Jami Nylander benefits:
Heidi Schaeffer Benefit Fund Benefit: Thursday, May 2; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Westside Elementary, West Fargo This online fund will be active until May 15, 2013. (After this date, no further gifts will be distributed to this benefit fund.)
Support this event by making an online contribution: DONATE.
Daniel Lane Benefit Fund Benefit: Sunday, March 17, 2013; 2 to 6 p.m. American Legion, Moorhead This online fund will be active until April 15, 2013. (After this date, no further gifts will be distributed to this benefit fund.)
Support this event by making an online contribution: DONATE.
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.
