Public celebration honoring Denny Sanford to be held Aug. 29

Aug. 18, 2026

Contact: Brenda Bethke First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard 605-838-8103 / brenda.bethke@firspremier.com Paul Heinert Sanford Health Media Relations 605-366-2432 / paul.heinert@sanfordhealth.org

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A public celebration honoring the life, philanthropy and legacy of T. Denny Sanford will be held at 2 p.m. on Aug. 29 at the Washington Pavilion.

“A Life of Significance” will celebrate the remarkable life Mr. Sanford lived, the people he inspired and the lasting impact of his vision and philanthropy. The celebration is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend and honor a life that touched countless individuals and communities.

Doors open at 1 p.m. with open seating available in the Mary W. Sommervold Hall. The program begins at 2 p.m. followed by a public reception from 3-4 p.m.

DETAILS

What: T. Denny Sanford Celebration of Life Program

Where: Washington Pavilion, Mary W. Sommervold Hall

When: Aug. 29; 1 p.m. – Doors open; 2 p.m. – Program begins; 3-4 p.m. – Reception

RSVP: Media interested in attending must RSVP to Paul Heinert – paul.heinert@sanfordhealth.org prior to Aug. 29.

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