The Sanford Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization on a mission to improve the human condition by inspiring human connection and philanthropy to power Sanford Health’s work of health, healing and comfort.
100% of donations remain local and will support compassionate care, expand treatment options, and fuel transformational research to save more lives close to home.
ROGER MARIS CANCER CENTER
Year after year, an increasing number of men, women and children across North Dakota, western Minnesota and beyond turn to Roger Maris Cancer Center for hope and healing.
As one of the top cancer centers in the country, Roger Maris provides expert, compassionate care for patients of every age at every stage of the cancer journey. The center also participates in clinical trials and cutting-edge research to bring emerging technology and treatment options home to Fargo and the surrounding areas.
Fuel initiatives to advance the treatments and cures of tomorrow, including:
The region’s first bone marrow transplant program at Roger Maris, which will expand clinical research opportunities in Fargo
More than 200 cancer clinical trials
Help recruit and train the oncology workforce of the future by fueling:
New three-year Hematology and Oncology Fellowship
Educational resources and events, including a monthly lecture series
Partnerships with local universities to build tomorrow's workforce
Give compassion at Sanford Hospice House by supporting priorities like:
We Honor Veterans ceremony and program to honor hospice patients who are veterans
Grief and support programs through spiritual care, Child Life and social services
Meaningful activities like cookie baking, art, music
Enhance and expand programs that meet patient needs, such as:
The region’s first bone marrow transplant program, which will also make innovative treatments like CAR T cell therapy and immunotherapy possible
Nurse navigation
Programs and amenities for pediatric oncology patients
Art, music and massage therapy
Survivorship programing, including CLIMB, which helps children cope with a parent's diagnosis
Financial assistance for patients to help cover the costs of 3D mammography screening, as well as treatment-related transportation, meals and lodging