Airwaves for Kids to support local children and families
September 3, 2026
Contact:
Chelsey Kralicek
Sanford Health Media Relations
701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org
BISMARCK, N.D. — Sanford Children’s Hospital in Bismarck, the Sanford Health Foundation and Townsquare Media are partnering for the inaugural Airwaves for Kids Broadcast of Hope, a day-long radio fundraiser dedicated to supporting children and families across central and western North Dakota.
The event will broadcast live from the lobby of First International Bank & Trust in Bismarck on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on US 103.3, HOT 97.5, Cool 98.7, and the Walleye 96.5.
Throughout the day, listeners will hear inspiring stories of hope, resilience and healing from local children, families, caregivers and healthcare professionals. The event will raise funds for Sanford Children’s, helping ensure young patients receive the care and support they need close to home.
“Every child deserves access to the best possible care, especially during some of life’s most difficult moments,” said Sara Haugen, vice president, Sanford Bismarck Foundation. “The Airwaves for Kids Broadcast of Hope gives our community an opportunity to come together and make a meaningful difference for children and families facing medical challenges right here in North Dakota.”
Funds raised during the event will help cover medical expenses not paid by insurance, enhance programs such as Child Life services and pediatric therapies, and provide life-saving medical equipment. Most importantly, 100% of every donation will stay local, directly benefiting children and families served by Sanford Children’s across central and western North Dakota.
Community members can support the effort by becoming a Children’s Champion during the broadcast. Champions pledge $20 per month for 12 months by calling 701-751-8200 on Sept. 10. Donations can also be made by texting KIDS to 50432 or by donating online at bismarck.sanfordhealthfoundation.org.
The community is encouraged to tune in throughout the day to hear firsthand stories from local families and learn how their support helps transform lives.
The Airwaves for Kids Broadcast of Hope is made possible through the generous support of community sponsors, including Marathon Petroleum, First International Bank & Trust, HA Thompson & Sons, Daniel Companies, Puklich Chevrolet, Starion Bank, MDU Resources Foundation, BNC National Bank and Gusaas Sign Company.
The Sanford Health Bismarck Region provides healthcare to central and western North Dakota, eastern Montana and northern South Dakota. It includes 26 clinics in Bismarck, Mandan, Minot, Dickinson, Williston and Watford City, as well as a Level II trauma center located in Bismarck.
About Sanford Health
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 55,000 employees and serves more than 2 million patients and nearly 415,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 58 hospitals, 289 clinic locations, 145 senior care communities, 4,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and 1,100 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to nearly 80 specialties. More than 400 residents and fellows are trained each year through graduate medical education with Sanford Health fully funding and supporting 29 of the 40 available programs. Sanford Health also includes 92 retail pharmacies, including Sanford and Lewis Drug pharmacies with locations in 6 states, and more than 300 pharmacists. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.
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