Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon to support kids & their families
| Sept. 25, 2023 |
| Contact: Kristen Beat Sanford Health Media Relations 402-960-0779 / kristen.beat@sanfordhealth.org |
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon presented by Jerry’s Auto Sales will return to the airwaves September 28 and 29. This event raises funds through the Sanford Health Foundation to support pediatric cancer patients who receive care at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls and their families.
One patient currently receiving care at Sanford Children’s is Keira. She is 2 years old and a sweet toddler, who is also one tough fighter. At 6-months-old, Keira was diagnosed with a rare cancer-like blood disease, Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH). Keira has endured an endless course of chemotherapy and antibiotics, along with weekly appointments at Sanford Children’s Hospital. She continues her fight with her family by her side, who are optimistic she will overcome, and are grateful for services like Child Life who make Keira’s treatments more enjoyable.
It’s heroic stories like Keira’s that listeners will hear from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the radiothon on September 28 and 29. The stations participating are KKRC 97.3, KIKN 99.1 and 100.5, KXRB 100.1, B 102.7, and HOT 104.7.
“Every dollar donated during the Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon stays local,” said Erin Sanderson, executive director of Sanford Health Foundation in Sioux Falls. “We’re so thankful for the support from our donors during events like the Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon. Their generosity helps us continue to provide specialized expert cancer care, close to home for kids.”
The radiothon will be broadcast from the lobby of the Sanford Children’s Hospital once again this year. Listeners will be able to triple their donation on September 28 if they call and donate between Noon and 1 p.m., which is during a triple match challenge. Donations can be made by calling 605-328-5750. The money raised will support child life specialists, lifesaving equipment like pediatric CT scanners, playrooms filled with toys and games, and financial assistance to help families with meals, mileage and lodging.
The Sanford Health Foundation inspires philanthropy to power Sanford Health’s work of health, healing and comfort. One-hundred percent of every dollar raised helps deliver compassionate patient-centered care and drive medical research and collaboration to accelerate bold solutions for a brighter tomorrow. Learn more and join us at sanfordhealthfoundation.org
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 serves more than one million patients and 201,000 health plan members across 250,000 square miles. The integrated health system has 46 medical centers, 2,800 Sanford physicians and advanced practice providers, 170 clinical investigators and research scientists, 186 Good Samaritan Society senior living centers and world clinics in nine countries around the globe. 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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