Fall/Winter 2011

DMF Lend A HandDakota Medical Foundation

4152 30th Avenue SouthSuite 102

Fargo, ND 58104701-356-2661

DMF Lend A Hand Mission: To engage, support and improve volunteer efforts to raise funds for people experiencing a medical crisis. (Matching funds are currently limited to efforts that benefit Cass and Clay County residents.)

DakotaMedicalFoundation(DMF)launched the Lend A Hand programin early 2008, providing resourcesandmatching funds tomaximize thegenerosityofpeoplewhohelpothersexperiencingamedicalcrisis.

Since 2008, DMF Lend A Handhassupported150fundraisingeffortsthat raised more than $3.5 millionto help area families. DMF Lend AHand’s success is due to generouscommunity members and caringvolunteer leaders like the DilworthLocoLadiesLions.

• Learn more about families helped in 2011• How you can help local families experiencing a medical crisis

KRISTI AND RYAN FABRE

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DilworthLocoLadiesLionsandareayouthvolunteers.

CommunitymembersenjoythepastabenefitattheDilworthCommunityCenter.

TheDilworthLocoLadiesLionshavebuiltarelationshipwithDMFLendAHandthroughthreefundraisers.

One of the benefits was for high school sweethearts whoknewwhattheyweregettingintowhentheymarried,andarenowmatchedinarareway.

The day Kristi (Nelson) Fabre married Ryan was the 14thanniversaryofherfirstkidneytransplant.Afterlivingsuccessfullyfor14yearswithakidneydonatedbyherfather,Kristiwasinneedofanothertransplant.Membersofherfamilyweretestedtoseewhomightmatch,butforvariousreasons,noneofthemwereabletodonateakidney.

KristialreadyhadaheartmatchwithRyan,butitwasasurprisewhenhecouldbeakidneymatch,too.Afewmonthslater,hewasin surgery,donatinga kidney tohis youngbride. “Ryanwashisowndecisionmaker,”Kristisaid.

Tohelptheyoungcouplerecoverfromsubstantialout-of-pocketexpenses, the Dilworth Loco Ladies Lions coordinated a benefit.ThecooperationbetweenLendAHand,theLionsandcommunitymembers resulted in a successful fundraising effort, allowing theyoungcoupletosurvivefinanciallyandplanfortheirfuture.

The fundraising resources Lend A Hand offers, the DMFmatchingfundsandtheexperienceofLendAHanddirectorJeanaPeinovichmaketheprogramahugeassetforvolunteerleaders.

Lion Kris Johnson said Kristi’s benefit was personal for her.HerdaughterismarriedtoKristi’sbrother.Knowingtheneed,herLionsClubfirstthoughtaboutaraffle.AftertalkingtoJeana,theydecidedtoaddacommunitydinnerandsilentauction.AsanotherLionsaid,“DMFislikeacollegecourse,Benefit101.”

Lion Carol Skabo echoes others when she says they willalwaysbegratefulforthecaringandguidancetheyreceivedfromDMFLendAHandtosuccessfullyhelpfamiliesintheircommunity.

BothKristiandRyanarebackatwork,hefarmingandsheatSanfordHealth.Theywanttohavechildren.Kidneysneedtobeintip-topfunctionforatransplantpatienttohaveachild.Duetogenerouscommunitysupportanda rarematch,KristiandRyanarehopefulandexcitedabouttheirfutureyearstogether.

Story by Katherine TweedDilworth Loco Ladies Lions Lend A Hand

50 CASS CLAY FAMILIESHELPED IN 2011

Thanks for Giving Celebration Monday, November 21

Hilton Garden Inn, FargoRegistration/Social 5:00 pm - 5:30 pmProgram 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

RSVP required by November 15www.dakmed.org/lendahand

click on Thanks for Giving Event link

Joinusforacelebrationhonoringvolunteerleadersandprogramcontributorswhohavegenerouslysharedtheirtime,talentandtreasuretohelpfamiliesexperiencingamedicalcrisis!

Haveyousupportedafundraisingeventforalocalfamilyexperiencingamedicalcrisis?HaveyoumadeacontributiontoDMFLendAHand?

Doyouwanttolearnmoreaboutprogramresourcesandfamilieshelped?

Beourguestandbringaguest!Jointogetherwithotherstosharespecialmemoriesandrecapresultsof2011LendAHandbenefitevents.

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Learn More/RSVP: www.dakmed.org/lendahand, 701-356-2661

Varsity High School Hockey Teams Lend A Hand

Fargo North and South girls andboys hockey teams scored more thangoalsduringtheirsecondannual“Stickit to Cancer” game on Feb. 8 – theysecuredthemselvesthetitleofProgramSponsorforDMFLendAHand. “We chose DMF Lend A Handbecausewewantedtohelpmorelocalfamilies experiencing a medical crisis.We wanted Lend A Hand programstaff to take the role of deciding whotohelp,whilewewenttoworktoraisethe money,” Anne Kumm, one of theorganizersoftheevent,said. Several people helped by Lend AHand were involved in the planning ofthe“StickittoCancer”game. The North and South teamsworkedtogethertoorganizefundraisingactivitiestoincludearaffle,t-shirtsales,“passthepuck”andasilentauction.

by Kaitlin Ford

It was inspiring for all present towitnessyoungleaderscomingtogetherto help local community members.Their passion for the game of hockeydefinitelycarriedovertothefundraisingeffort,makingitatremendoussuccess. Thegameandfundraisingactivitiesheld at the Fargo Coliseum raised$6,276 for DMF Lend A Hand. Thisdonation amount qualified them tobecome a Program Sponsor, meaningthattheir“StickittoCancer”logowouldappear with other program sponsorsonDMFLendAHandeventflyersandsignagethroughout2011. “ItwasawesomeworkingwithNorthandwedefinitelymadeitacompetitionto raise money. Despite being rivals,it was fun to come together to dosomething good for an organizationlikeDMFLendAHand,”HaleyRheault,

senior at Fargo South High School,said. Mara Teschendorf, North HighAssistant Captain, concurred, adding,“It was a privilege to be able to helpothersthroughourhockeyevent.WhenIlookedupinthestandsandsawDMFLendAHandforKidsrecipientsEvaandCameronsmilingand laughingas theyhelped“PassthePuck”inthestands,itwasthebestrewardIcouldaskfor.”

Would you like to partner with DMF Lend A Hand to help more families in our Cass and Clay communities? All contributions to the DMF Lend A Hand Giving Fund are matched by Dakota Medical Foundation and 100% is distributed to local families experiencing a medical crisis.

FARGO NORTH AND SOUTH GIRLS HOCKEY TEAMSLINE UP FOR THE STICK IT TO CANCER GAME

FARGO NORTH GIRLS AND BOYS HOCKEY PLAYERS PRESENT CHECK TO LEND A HAND FOR $6,276

CAMERON BYE AND EVA UNDER, LEND A HAND RECIPIENTS BATTLING CANCER, HELP FUNDRAISE

Learn more about becoming a DMF Lend A Hand Giving Partner

DMF Lend A Hand 2011 Platinum Program Sponsors:CullenChildren’sFoundation,Smashburger,CatalystMedicalCenter,EyecareAssociates,GateCityBank,FargoNorthandSouthHighSchoolStickittoCancerHockeyTeams

Register today for you and a guest to attend the Thanks for Giving Banquet on November 21st

Register online at: www.dakmed.org/lendahand - Click on Thanks for Giving EventOr complete and mail this Thanks for Giving Banquet RSVP!

Name: ______________________________________________ Email or Phone: ___________________________________

Mailing Address: _____________________________________ City, State, Zip: ___________________________________

___ Volunteer ____ Contributor ____ Recipient ____ Committee Member ____ Interested Community Member ____ Other

Will you bring a guest?: _____ No _____ Yes, Name of Guest: __________________________________________________

DMF Lend A Hand, Dakota Medical Foundation, 4152 30th Avenue South, Suite 102, Fargo, ND 58104

(Please have additional guests register separately on their own behalf.)

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GIVE NOW TO HELP MORE FAMILIES IN THE UPCOMING YEAR

Gifts of any amount to DMF Lend A Hand are appreciated! 100% of gifts are matched and distributed to local families because DMF pays for all administrative costs. Please give generously!

(If mailing contribution, please include your name and contact information along with your gift)

Name of Individual/Group/Business Donor: __________________________________ Primary Contact: ______________________________

Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________________ Email or Phone: ___________________________

Gift Amount: $____________________ Optional Comment: __________________________________________________________________

Since DMF Lend A Hand was launched in 2008, fundraising resources and matching funds have inspired volunteers and community members to give generously of their time, talent and treasure to help more than 150 local families experiencing a medical crisis.

Unfortunately, many more families need our help.

Make a year-end gift to the DMF Lend A Hand Giving Fund! Your gift is: • Tax-deductible • Matched by Dakota Medical Foundation • Distributed to local families through the program

100% of every gift to DMF Lend A Hand is distributed to help your friends and neighbors!

DMF Lend A Hand Partnership Giving Levels: Giving Partner $ 0 - $249 Gold Giving Partner Bronze Giving Partner $250 - $999 Platinum Program Sponsor* $5,000 – 5,000+ Silver Giving Partner $1,000 – 2,499 *Platinum Program Sponsors are acknowledged at

♥ ♥ Give your gift online at: www.dakmed.org/lendahandclick on Donate, then Donate Now, and enter your gift amount next to the Lend A Hand Giving Fund.

Make your contribution by check payable to the DMF Lend A Hand Giving Fund. Direct your gift to:DMF Lend A Hand/Dakota Medical Foundation

4152 30th Avenue South, Suite 102 Fargo, ND 58104

Every gift to DMF Lend A Hand is appreciated. Every gift makes a difference!

all Lend A Hand events.

$2,500 – 4,999

Thanks for Giving!DMF Lend A Hand extends sincere thanks to all individuals and businesses that shared time, talent and treasure this past year to help families experiencing a medical crisis.

David&JaneGibb*Dr.Kevin&JeanMelicher*MaryPeinovichGraceWolf

Memorials to the DMF Lend A Hand Giving Fund

AugerInnClubCandaceAllarRoland&MoniqueAndresen*BenAskegaardTammyAskewSusanAukesRebeccaBakkeBrendaBauerRyanBergJohn&JeanineBitzanLeolaDaulToddDeBatesDurindaDeTar**LynneDevittKimDohertyCynthiaEgglJillEgglEideBailly**ConnieEricksonLisaFaulRonaldGadberryTifanieGelinskeDavid&JaneGibb*LarryGrinakerAdairGrommeshDeleneGundersonPhilHansen*TonetteHansonDr.Joel&DebHaugenMark&JulieHaugen

2011 DMF Giving Hearts Day Contributors to Lend A Hand Giving FundDale&BeckyHebertLauraHicksScott&MiriamHildreSheilaHirchertAndreaHochhalterKathyHoganScottHoldmanBryce&JenniHuortariStanley&GodelIverson,MDJeanineJohnson*BethJustKathyJustKatieKlevgaardMark&ConnieKochJessicaLeeKristinaLindemannMelanieLoebJaseltaLorenzStephanieMahrerBarbaraMcDermottJanMeidinger**DianeMillerRobert&JillMajkrzak*JimManlyDr.SusanMathison*JackyMergnerCindyMillerPeggyMondryAustin&LauraMorrisLarry&KathyMorris

MurielNirschlKarenNitzkorskiKentOlsonLarryOlsonKimPalmDarinPerius*SharonProsbyRedRiverCommodities*AngelaReuleKristiRichmanPeteRingbloomToryRustJodieSchreierLindseySchroederCarrieSpeerJaneSkalskyWestAcresDevelopment**StateBank**TeamChipVolunteersGary&DianeThielJenniferThompsonChristopherTiongsonJ.PatrickTraynor*MelissaUetzVernonWangenDebWatneJim&MarilynWereKimWoldJahnke

AnonymousAnonymousTerry&DonnaBladholmJohn&BrendaCarlsonJayandKimEisenbeis***Ron&ConnieErickson*FargoPoliceDepartment*FMBuildersExchange*FMTaskForceGeneralEquipmentPat&KimberlyGores*Dr.Joel&DebHaugenSindyKeller**

Year-End DMF Lend A Hand Giving Fund ContributorsAubreyKurtzRobert&JillMajkrzak*DrsVartan&LucyMalkasianMarty&AnnMalmbergNorthernImprovement*PepsicoFoundation*MarkOlsonDarinPerius*Darold&JudyPeterson*MaryScherlingSwansonHealthProducts***Paul&SusanWillard*Troy&MaryWolf*

FranAndresenHayleyAndresenMoniqueAndresen*JennaFrost*JoshFrost*DebHaugenAdamKolle*AmyLinstaedt*KarenNelson*ChadPeriusDarinPerius*

2011 DMF Lend A Hand Go Far Charity Team ParticipantsNikkiPeriusThomasPeriusEmilyRichardBenTraynorJamieTraynorJ.PatrickTraynor*KevinWangen*DebWatneDylanWilloughbyScottWilloughby

HayleyAndresenRoland&MoniqueAndresen*RebeccaBakkeKarlBakkumArdisBrandvigErikConnorJeral&ShawnaCroakerKathyDuCoteChristenEideRandy&JeanetteGilbraithDr.Joel&DebHaugenBethJust

2011 DMF Lend A Hand Go Far Charity Contributors & VolunteersValKellenRosanneKroppDr.SusanMathisonKatieMatzkeMarquarieGroupFoundationShawanMohamedaliMaryMrozlaDianeNessLavernNordbyJames&JeanaPeinovich*DarinPeriusDanielR.Perry

LeonardPulkrabelRustyOuartChildrenBobSchemppKarenSchroederKyle&KaiaSpeidelStateBank&TrustGeorge&KimSholyKenneth&NolaStormJ.PatrickTraynor*RitaTraynorDarla&AlexisWilloughbyCarolZimny

RebecaBakkeMarilynBjoraltJeanBokinskiBridgetCullenJayEisenbeisLisaFaulLisaGulland-NelsonJulieHaugenDr.GodelaIversonKathyHoganDr.WalterJohnsonPatLeonardAnnMalmbergTimMathern

DMF Lend A Hand Advisory BoardDr.SusanMathisonKathleenMcNabbDr.KevinMelicherDianeMillerJeanaPeinovichJimParsonsRhondaPorterKristiRichmanCarrieSpeerJenniferThompsonJ.PatrickTraynorKevinWallevandVickieWolden

RachelAslesonJanAndersonTaraArgallBrookeAmesDeniseBakkumChrisBeaulieuStephanieBechtleTracyBohnerAudieBrorsonMorganneCookKristinEffterfieldMistyFryAllisonFuchsTimGravelineMarkHansonDianeHauglidKrisJohnsonTamaraKnapper

DMF Lend A Hand Lead VolunteersDarlaKrackeAshleyKunzRozanneLarsonPamMadsonElaineMattsonTravisMcLaurinBeckyMcShaneWendyMittleiderAmyMoserPixieNealAmyNelsonTomNelsonLoriNoriegaLesObergElizabethRiseJanRognessRuthRuchDebSahr

MiriahSannesJessieSchanderTammySchemppStephanieSchierholzBrendaSchmidMelissaSeitzKasyeShervaNancySpillumPhilStahlRichardStewartBrandiStrikerLorettaSwansonMichaelSyvertsonJasonTuelHeatherUnruhAprilViningDebWatneMiaWiserAnnZimny

Dr.DavidClutterJayEisenbeisDr.JoelHaugenDr.WalterJohnsonSindyKellerChrisKennellyLarryLeitnerDebMagnuson

DMF Board of DirectorsDr.SusanMathisonDr.FadelNammourCurtNoyesJaneSkalskyJ.PatrickTraynorDr.RichardVetterJohnWanzekMichaelWarner

CatalystMedicalCenterFargoForumGaleLarson

In Kind/Other ContributorsMicrosoftMatchingGiftsMoorheadCommunityAccessSwansonHealthProducts

*Bronze Giving Partner: $250-$999 **Silver Giving Partner: $1,000 - $2,499 ***Gold Giving Partner $2,500 - $4,999 ♥ Platinum Sponsors $5,000

Gratitude is extended to Cullen Children’s Foundation for their $25,000 grant to sustain the Lend A Hand for Kids partnership with DMF to help families with children undergoing a medical crisis.

2011 Corporate Sponsors / Platinum Giving Partners ♥ Lend A Hand for Kids Giving Partnership

DMF Lend A HandDakota Medical Foundation4152 30th Avenue South, Suite 102Fargo, ND 58104

Is your friend, coworker, or family member

experiencing hardshipdue to a medical crisis?

DMF Lend A Handoffers resources

and matching fundsto help you….help others!

Learn More: www.dakmed.org

click on Lend A Hand

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