Lend A Hand Up

Alex and Jeana of Lend A Hand Up presented a BIG BOOST to Sara and Brady Hand as a way to increase the impact of community generosity to help them with their medical challenges.

Visit 👉 https://lendahandup.org/give/boatright782/ 👈 to support Derek. On December 19, 2023, Derek received a diagnosis of terminal small-cell lung cancer that had spread to his liver. Six months later revealed that this aggressive form of cancer had created a lesion in his brain, as well as spread to his spine. When you donate online, a 20% boost will be added. Donations go directly to the family.

Wow - this year's Pink Ribbon Scramble hosted by Maple River Ladies Fundraiser raised more than $38,000 to support Lend A Hand Up gift cards for area women battling breast cancer, other health issues and trauma. THANK YOU to everyone who golfed, volunteered and/or supported this event!

You can lighten the load of neighbors in crisis with a gift to the Lend A Hand Up Summer Boost event. Gifts made between now and June 30th boost help for families battling health issues and trauma. The first 50 donors will receive a gratitude gift card to Starr Fireworks. Learn More/ Give: https://lendahandup.org/give/summerboost/

Visit 👉 https://lendahandup.org/give/steve783/ 👈 and show your support to Steve. Donations made online go directly to Steve, and will receive a 20% boost from Lend A Hand Up! Steve has been bravely battling cancer for over a year, enduring extensive treatments including radiation, surgeries like a recent larynx removal, and coping with the debilitating effects on his neck tissues, compounded by the recent insertion of a feeding tube and tracheotomy, leaving him in a fragile state upon returning home from the hospital, all while managing long-term effects of Guillain-Barre Syndrome; furthermore, he faces additional challenges as he recently lost his job and health insurance, requiring ongoing home care and medical treatment.

Visit 👉 https://lendahandup.org/give/heppner779/ 👈 to support Malachi. When you make a donation online it goes directly to the family and receives a 20% boost!
On a beautiful sunny day in November of 2023, 15-year-old Malachi was enjoying the late summer with his cousins riding a bicycle at Island Park when an unfortunate accident occurred. The incident left him unconscious and resulted in a brain bleed.

Learn more about the upcoming benefit on Wed, June 26th at El Zagal for Hudson Longtin through this North Dakota Today interview. The online auction is live now - Bid/Give/Learn More: https://lendahandup.org/give/hudson762/

North Dakota – Lend a Hand Up – June 20 recurring recording of North Dakota Today on KVLY

What a wonderful day for a great cause! Thank you KVRR News for coming out to the event! And thank to everyone who golfed, volunteered, sponsored and supported the event. We appreciate all that the Maple River Ladies Fundraiser has done to raise money for Lend A Hand Up's Gift Card Program! Learn More/Give: https://lendahandup.org/

Pink Ribbon Scramble Helps Women battling breast cancer - KVRR Local News MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) – The Pink Ribbon Scramble at the Maple River Golf Course in Mapleton, North Dakota was founded in 2006 as a way to help women battling breast cancer and other illnesses. Over the years the scramble has benefited many different area nonprofits. However, in 2022 organizers dec...

Today is the day! We are honored to be a part of this event! The silent online auction ends at 7 p.m. so don't wait, get your bids in now before the fun ends!

Visit 👉 https://lendahandup.org/give/wesley781/ 👈 to support Wesley's family during this time. On Sunday, June 16, 2024, Wesley passed away unexpectedly. He was out riding with two of his best friends. Wesley lost control of his bike while going around a curve and was knocked unconscious. Ambulance arrived at the scene and started resuscitating, but their efforts were unsuccessful. The family greatly appreciates any donations that are gifted to honor Wesley’s beautiful life.

When you make a donation online it goes directly to the family, and receives a 20% boost.

The 2024 Pink Ribbon Maple River Ladies Fundraiser is Wednesday, June 19th - 2pm shotgun start. Proceeds from the 9-hole scramble tournament, auction, and raffle will support Lend A Hand Up’s Visa Gift card program, benefiting local women battling breast cancer and other significant health issues. If you're not participating as a golfer or volunteer, you can still show your support and acquire some fantastic items through the online auction live now through 7pm on June 19th https://lendahandup.org/auction/golf/. Item pick-up is available 7-9pm at Mapleton Golf Course or through arrangements with tournament hosts and Lend A Hand Up staff.

Visit 👉 https://lendahandup.org/give/dave780/ 👈 to show your support for Dave Rusness. In January 2024, Dave Rusness was diagnosed with ALS, a progressive and incurable disease that will gradually strip him of his mobility and independence, deeply affecting his family. The Rusness family is now facing significant emotional and financial challenges, needing substantial support to adapt their home, cover medical expenses, and maintain family connections to ensure Dave's quality of life and dignity.

When you make an online donation, it will go straight to the family, and receive a 20% boost!

A baseball benefit will be held on Wed, June 19th at the Kindred Baseball Field starting at 5pm. Proceeds from concessions, raffles, and the free-will pulled pork and turkey dinners will help Polly who is battling brain cancer. Bring the kids as there will be inflatables, an obstacle course, and a dunk tank. Online gifts can also be made to Polly's Lend A Hand Up fundraiser at https://lendahandup.org/give/polly770/

This Tuesday June 18th, head to Grand Junction, 5050 13 Ave S in Fargo to grab a bite and feel good knowing you will be supporting Lend A Hand Up's giving partnership with this year's Maple River Ladies Fundraiser to help area women battling breast cancer and other health issues. All proceeds help local women! Start a new fundraiser for a local family or support one - Learn More: https://lendahandup.org/

The benefit for Kevin Schmitt starts at 3pm at Vick's Lounge on Main Ave in Moorhead with a free-will Jay's Smokin' BBQ pulled pork dinner and silent auction. The benefit continues into the evening with live music. Proceeds benefit Kevin Schmitt, Fargo, who is battling cancer. Learn More/Donate Online: https://lendahandup.org/give/kevin771/

Kenneth "Wayne" Emerson, known as Mr. E or Emer, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, after a long gallant fight to live. Wayne and his wife Gloria were lifelong members of the Barnesville community and friends to many in their surrounding communities where Wayne was a dedicated teacher and coach for DGF schools for more than 30 years. A community benefit was held in April in coordination with Lend A Hand Up to rally community support. To donate an online memorial gift to support the family: https://lendahandup.org/give/wayne764/

Visit 👉 https://lendahandup.org/give/claryce778/ 👈 to support Calryce. Donations made online through Claryce's Give Page receive a 20% boost. To learn more about Claryce and her recent diagnosis of Transverse Myelitis, visit the link provided above.

A benefit for the family of Nate Strand will be held Friday June 7th at the Pitchfork in Barnesville from 5-9pm. Nate was a beloved family man, teacher, and coach who passed away recently from liver cancer. Proceeds from the free-will dinner, auction, raffle, and online Lend A Hand Up fundraiser will uplift the family during this challenging time. Learn More/Give: https://lendahandup.org/give/nate765/

Listen to uplifting Life 97.9 radio! On Wednesday mornings, Allen invites Jeana Peinovich into the studio to give a Lend A Hand Up update on new fundraisers and upcoming benefits. This Wed June 5th, learn more abut the benefit for Kevin Schmitt at Vic's Lounge and the benefit for the family of Nate Strand at the Pitchfork in Barnesville, both scheduled for Friday evening of June 7th. https://lendahandup.org/calendar/

We were saddened to learn of Shanna "Seil" Knutson's passing from stage IV gastrointestinal cancer. She leaves behind a large family and many friends who will dearly miss her caring, supporting presence in their lives.

Obituary for Shanna Seil-Knutson | May 21, 2024 | West Funeral Home Share memories & support the family

Registration is now open for our annual Fore Families Golf Scramble! The tournament will take place on September 12th, registration will begin at 10:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 12 p.m. It will take place at Village Green Golf Course in Moorhead, with food and prizes following the tournament. Don't miss out and sign up today at 👉 https://lendahandup.org/give/forefamilies/ ⛳️

Visit 👉 https://lendahandup.org/give/kathy775/ 👈 to support Kathy with a comment of support and/or a donation to her fundraiser. Online gifts receive a 20% boost from Lend A Hand Up.

In April 2024, Kathy's health took a critical turn when she was hospitalized at Sanford. Doctors discovered her liver and kidneys were failing, and her heart was functioning at only 15% capacity, with a grim survival estimate of 30% over the next six months. Learn more about her story at the link above.

Visit 👉 https://lendahandup.org/give/jackson777/ 👈 to donate or leave a comment for Jackson in his recovery. A 20% boost will be added to gifts made online.

Just as he was enjoying his senior year, Jackson was hit hard by pneumonia. Complications from the pneumonia led to a severe bacterial infection and fluid around his lungs. He has been in the hospital since May 11th, enduring numerous painful procedures, including fluid drainage and multiple treatments to break up the tissue around the fluid.

Visit 🩷 https://lendahandup.org/give/lynsie772/ 🩷 to support Lynsie. Donations made online through Lynsie's Give Page receive a 20% boost. To learn more about Lynsie's battle with her recent diagnosis of breast cancer, visit the link provided above.

Nate Strand passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at his home in Barnesville, MN after a fast-moving cancer diagnosis. He was a beloved coach and inspiring teacher who cherished his wife Lauri and their two children, Daxton and Sophie. A funeral service will be held on Tues, May 28 at the High School and a benefit will be held on Friday June 7th at the Pitchfork, both in his hometown of Barnesville. To learn more/make a memorial: https://lendahandup.org/give/nate765/

Visit 🤍 https://lendahandup.org/give/robin774/ 🤍 to support Robin and her battle with Lung Cancer. When you give online your gift is boosted by 20% and it goes directly to Robin. Learn more and leave a comment at the link above!

Learn more about this year's Maple River Ladies Fundraiser scheduled for June 19th at Mapleton Golf Course with North Dakota Today guest Cathryn Tschider. Proceeds from the Pink Ribbon Golf Scramble, as well as the auction and raffle benefit Lend A Hand Up to support Visa Gift Cards for area women battling breast cancer and other health issues. https://www.valleynewslive.com/video/2024/05/22/north-dakota-today-pink-ribbon-scramble/ Interested in learning more about sponsorships: https://lendahandup.org/give/maple-river-golf-scramble/ ND Today TV May 22nd 2024 Interview: https://www.valleynewslive.com/video/2024/05/22/north-dakota-today-pink-ribbon-scramble/

North Dakota Today - Pink Ribbon Scramble

To support Easton visit 👉 https://lendahandup.org/give/easton776/ 👈

Easton has an inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor, a very rare form of cancer. Typically, the standard treatment for this type of tumor involves surgical removal. However, due to the tumor's size, surgery might pose too great a risk for Easton. Visit his page to learn more, donations are boosted 20% when given online.

It’s Lend A Hand Up Wednesday at Life 97.9. Listen between 8-9am to learn more about the memorial fundraiser for Elijah “Eli” McCrusky - his 8 yr old friends and gramma share their memories of Eli. Learn more/help https://lendahandup.org/give/elijah773

Visit Icewind Brewing tonight and you can also give back at the same time. How great of the community in Mapleton to be so supportive of our mission. Thank you Icewind Brewing and Maple River Ladies Fundraiser for supporting so many in this community!

💕 💕 Just a quick reminder that tomorrow is our May Charitable Pint Night!!

We're keeping it local and donations benefit the Maple River Ladies Fundraiser, who partners with Lend a Hand Up to help women & children who are battling breast cancer & other illnesses.

From 5-9pm on Tuesday, $1 of each pint sold & $2 of every 4-pack sold goes to the cause.

We also accept cash or credit card donations of any amount AND all month long you can have the opportunity to round up to the next dollar on your tab.

Great cause w/ great beer - hope to see you then!! 😊 🍺