LEND A HAND UP hosts Big Boost Week

November 30 – December 4

Will it be your gift that generates a $5,000 big boost for a local family in medical crisis?

This past spring, COVID-19 created heartbreaking disappointment for hundreds of dedicated volunteers, friends and family members when benefits, one by one, were cancelled. The change in plans took away their opportunity to show up in person to share help, hope and hugs to uplift families battling significant medical challenges.

Since rallying people together in a spirit of generosity is central to the mission of Lend A Hand Up, the pandemic inspired the program to quickly pivot toward the development of new ways to help our neighbors.

Lend A Hand Up was launched in 2008, inspired by Dakota Medical Foundation’s initiative to increase financial help for families experiencing substantial medical challenges. Now in its 13th year, Lend A Hand Up continues to offer free and comprehensive resources, including coaching and boost grants that have helped community members raise $18.7M for 542 local families. Up un- til the pandemic, the vast majority of this generosity was raised through community benefit events.

Now, with in-person benefits no longer serving as a reliable fundraising option, Lend A Hand Up has revamped its toolkit to offer resources like online auction tools and giving pages that lend themselves to virtual benefits.

Program Director Jeana Peinovich states why starting or supporting a fundraiser through Lend A Hand Up offers many advantages. “Unlike most crowdfunding sites, Lend A Hand Up doesn’t charge fees or solicit tips. Resources are free for eligible family fundraisers and all gifts are dis-tributed. Even better, Lend A Hand Up uplifts gifts by adding a 20% boost onto proceeds so families receive more help.”

Peinovich states that with a holiday season at hand, isolation and expenses are magnified for families battling health issues. In the spirit of giving,

Lend A Hand Up has created a new event called “Big Boost Week” to further inspire help for families right now and in a bigger way.

Gifts of any amount made to the Lend A Hand Up program now through December 4 will allow one charitable gift to boost help for all active family fundraisers. In addition, donations supporting this neighborhood giving concept will be eligible for “big boost” daily drawings. Drawings will be held November 30 through December 4, with winners able to recommend the family funds that receive big boosts valued at $1,000 to $5,000. Up to $15,000 of big boosts will be distributed through daily drawings supported by Lend A Hand Up program sponsors and Dakota Medical Foundation during “Big Boost Week.”

Families eligible to receive help through “Big Boost Week” are pre-approved through program criteria confirming their local residency and medical challenges.

We know you’re trying to figure out how to navigate the holidays under pandemic precautions, so here are some tips to help you manage the stress of the holidays during this odd time.

• Focus on what is Important. Check in with yourself about what is truly important in order to realign your mind.

• Use Technology to your Advantage. If your family chooses not to get together for the holidays, make sure you are using technology to connect!

Among those gaining community support are the family of Jay Fischer , a toddler with a rare bone marrow disorder that awaits a stem cell transplant.

Derek Sway, a husband and father of three young children who was recently removed from life-support following a sudden, severe lung infection.

Oak Reile, former assistant principal and activities director at Ben Franklin Middle School who suffered a neck fracture and spinal injury.

» Turn the page to meet more families eligible to receive help

• Shop Local and Order Online. Take advantage of early online deals and curb-side pick-up instead of going from store to store.

• Move your Body! Exercise is one of the best stress management strategies you can use as it gets the brain to release feel-good chemicals. There are many exercise apps and YouTube has FREE videos.

• Make Time for Relaxation. Do yoga, read, watching your family’s favorite movies and take time to engage with nature on those beautiful crisp, quiet winter nights.

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Joan Meidinger, After a long brave battle with Stage IV Colon Cancer, Joan was recently transferred to Hospice care.

TO PARTICIPATE IN Lend A Hand Up’s “Big Boost Week” to help local families, learn more at lendahandup.org or call 701-356-2661 [ aw ]

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Larissa Willett and Katie Mastel

are working professionals pursuing their Master of Business Administration degrees at North Dakota State University. While their careers don’t have much in common, they’re both continuing their education to strengthen their business network and become stronger leaders.