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Walter Frank, M.D., was a pioneer of cardiology at Sanford Health in Bismarck, North Dakota. He joined what was then Bismarck Hospital in 1979 and over the next 34 years helped establish the first modern catheterization lab as well as nuclear cardiology, cardiac rehabilitation and other lifesaving heart programs. “It was a lot of work, […]

Bryon Farmer wanted to change some people’s perception of motorcycle clubs and what it means to be in one. The president and co-founder of the Bellator Titans MC imagined a brotherhood of fellow motorcycle enthusiasts focused on giving back while having fun. That’s exactly what they do. They’ve become known as fierce champions for children’s […]

Kari Matthys still remembers the feeling of holding her oldest daughter in her arms for the first time. “She was this little life that just depended on you for everything,” Matthys said. “I loved every minute of being a mom.” Now a mother of three, Matthys, from Hillsboro, North Dakota, loves sharing her life and […]

DICKINSON, N.D. — Sitting in the Sanford Dickinson West Infusion Center, Sandy Steckler found herself smiling. She was undergoing treatment for breast cancer, but seeing how the small team of nurses and other staff members interacted with patients gave her great joy. “It’s hard to put into words,” she said. “I saw them take the time […]

Costco has been a partner with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals for more than 30 years. In that time, the retailer has raised more than $300 million for children’s hospitals in the U.S. and Canada, including Sanford Children’s Hospitals in Fargo, North Dakota, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This year, the Miracle Balloon campaign starts on […]

Missy Larson can’t wait for the Sanford Fargo Marathon on May 19. She’s looking forward to the excitement that builds around the starting line, racing with runners of all ages and hearing shouts of encouragement from hundreds of fans along the half-marathon route. “I’d have to say, the fans and spectators that line the streets […]

As a Sanford Heart transplant surgeon, Thav Thambi-Pillai, M.D., gives patients hope. “In my career, I can truly make a difference in the life of patients with organ failure,” he said. “When we transplant these patients, they get a second chance at life.” He also makes a difference through his support of the Gift of Time […]

Jan Tello will never forget her trip to Ghana. During the week-long trip to visit Sanford World Clinic facilities throughout the country, Jan and her husband, Tony Tello, M.D., came to know the Ghanaian people as vibrant and generous. “We had heard about the Sanford World Clinic initiative over the years,” Jan said, “but actually […]

Two longtime and dedicated supporters of Sanford Children’s Miracle Network were honored recently at the national Children’s Hospitals Week conference in Florida. Among the dozen awards presented, DeLon Mork, owner of the Dairy Queen in Madison, South Dakota, earned the Local Corporate Person of the Year award, and Chris Carter, DJ at KTWB radio in […]

Barb Finneman and Donna Sorensen won’t forget the first time they met Michael LeBeau, M.D. They had rushed their mom, Darlene Huber, to Sanford Bismarck after an emergency room visit in their hometown of Hazen, North Dakota, revealed that her kidneys were failing, and she wouldn’t make it without intervention. Huber knew who could give […]