Foundation News
Building Love: Think Pink Ladies Leave their Mark on New Avera Cancer Institute
A Roof and Walls Build a Structure, but People and Relationships Build Love...
Although the weather was chilly outside, there was plenty of warmth inside the new Avera Cancer Institute during the Pink Hard Hat Brunch. As anticipation mounts for the opening of the new facility, dozens of Think Pink ladies and their family and friends got a sneak peek tour. As part of the Campaign for Hope, this exclusive tour was also an opportunity for the ladies to join the campaign and leave their mark by signing their names and special messages as a permanent reminder to those who make this grand building truly special. Thank you to everyone who attended this special event and for supporting the Avera Cancer Institute.
Start Training Today for the 22nd Annual Avera Race Against Breast Cancer!
Whether walking or running, the Avera Race is a great opportunity to support local cancer patients and get healthy doing it! Learn more about the race routes by viewing the maps below:
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Think Pink, Think Success!
In the spirit of pink, local businesses and individuals joined forces to raise money and increase awareness during breast cancer awareness month. The Avera McKennan Foundation is thankful for yet another successful Think Pink for Breast Health month and would like to thank everyone for their efforts!
In honor of breast cancer patients, survivors and their families, regional artists and designers displayed inspired artwork and fashion at the 2nd Annual "Paint the Night Pink" Art Showcase & Fashion Show. This annual event, sponsored by Perspective, Inc. and Stewart School, raised over $4,300 to enhance the lives of cancer patients and families while promoting the connection between art & healing for the mind, body and spirit.
A host of other events and fundraisers occurred throughout the month. A huge thank you to Breadsmith, KELO FM, Stewart School and the Dutch Rose Quilt Shop for their support of Think Pink and for helping those served by the Avera Cancer Institute.
On behalf of the Avera McKennan Foundation, we'd like to thank all employees, volunteers and businesses for their contributions and efforts.
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Our NICU Grads are Grrreat!
NICU Graduate Reunion: A celebration for children and families whose lives were touched by Avera Children's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Watch the Avera Medical Minute: NICU Graduate Reunion program now »
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Tots and Teddy Bears: Local Fraternity Raises $3000 for Avera Children's
Every day, Avera Children's Hospital & Clinics delivers lifesaving care and services to seriously ill and injured children and their families. To ensure Avera Children's has the resources to carry out this critical work, local fraternity Delta Tau Delta from the University of South Dakota hosted a unique fundraising event that brought teddy bears to tots, and tears to the eyes of families.
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Avera McKennan Foundation Announces 2009-2010 Honorary Co-Chairs
Together, as one united group with a mission to encourage women to schedule regular breast exams and share their personal story of survival, our Honorary Co-Chairs have become the faces of breast cancer -- an example that humanizes the disease in order to raise awareness.
Congratulations to the following nine ladies on being chosen to be an Honorary Co-Chair! Check back to learn more about these amazing women and their stories of inspiration! Meet past Honorary Co-Chairs »
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A Season of Birth & Beginnings
For some families, welcoming a child who was born prematurely is life-changing and stressful.
Brothers Jase and Micah both born weeks premature-are living proof that life saving medical technology saves lives.
Today, both boys are the picture of perfect health thanks to the generosity of those who support the Avera McKennan Foundation and their efforts to provide support to the NICU.
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