Why Support Avera?

Your gift to the Avera Foundation could make all the difference for someone you care about. By donating, you support lifesaving services that hospital revenue alone cannot provide. Give back to a health care community that’s helped you so it can do the same for your children, grandchildren, neighbors and friends.

Mow Down Cancer Raffle

Mow Down Cancer Raffle

July 19, 2021| 5 PM | Live Drawing

Starting April 19 to July 19, enter for a chance to win 1 of 6 pink Bush Hog riding lawn mowers in support of all cancer services and programs at your local Avera Cancer Institute. A live drawing will be held on Dakota News Now airing on Mon., July 19, at 5 pm.

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Briar Blessings Sand Volleyball

Briar Blessings Sand Volleyball

June 26, 2021| 8 AM-12 PM

Held in memory of Briar Bartel, who passed away prior to birth in 2015. Briar Blessings Sand Volleyball tournament raises funds to benefit the Avera McKennan Women and Children’s Bereavement Program for local families suffering the loss of an infant.

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Caring for Kids

27th Annual Caring for Kids Golf Tournament

August 20, 2021 | 8AM Registration | 9AM Shotgun Start | Lakeview Golf Course, Mitchell, SD

Calling all golfers! The 27th Annual Caring for Kids Golf Tournament is going digital! Can't attend, no problem. To enhance your experience, conveniently use your tablet or computer as well as your mobile phone to participate. We will keep you informed with status updates and other announcements during the event.

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Your generosity makes life better for those we serve – our patients, residents and their loved ones. Share in our ministry of health and healing by giving to the Avera facility closest to your heart.

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Jason and Emily Feldhaus

Just a Regular Day

They say a parent is as happy as their unhappiest child. For Emily and Jason Feldhaus, this meant many years of struggle, mental anguish and stress as they sought ways to find the right combination of treatment for their troubled son. Starting at the young age of 8, Emily could see the signs. Thankfully, she worked as an emergency department nurse at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, SD.

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$31 Million

Funds raised in 2020

17,506

Number of benefactors

300

Avera locations supported

100

Communities Served

Reasons to Give

  • As a mother who battled the horrible monster of addiction in my daughter, I know how personally frustrating, troubling and ultimately devastating it can be for families. Your gift supports patients and families facing the devastation of addiction by offsetting the cost of life-saving treatment.”

    Angela Kennecke

  • Our time at the hospitality house transformed her treatment experience. A place we never thought we’d need had become a refuge we could not do without.

    Jennifer Kirby

  • Supporting the Home for Hope campaign is a great way to show your dedication to the health and well-being of the local community and surrounding areas.

    Jan Quenzer