Archives: Foundation Stories

Eighteen years ago, Liane Edstrom made a promise that once she retired, she would return to volunteer at North Memorial Health Hospital. Her promise was inspired by the amazing care…

Our donors are incredible! Nobody likes being in the hospital, however, so many of you step up to spread hope and joy to those facing a medical crisis at North…

In Spanish, “paso” means “step” and so it seems fitting that Rick and Marianne Paso are so passionate about the Stepping On program at North Memorial Health. They knew that as…

This is the true tale of how one man’s fight with cancer—and his granddaughter’s allowance—kicked off a half-million dollar fundraiser for the North Memorial Health Cancer Care Pharmacy.

A cancer diagnosis, a new baby, and a second home at the North Memorial Health Cancer Center: How a growing family helps grow the Foundation.

From the operating room to the boardroom: Diane seized the opportunity to do good after she healed from her cancer operation, to ensure everyone gets the same quality of healthcare…