Lend A Hand Up boosts donor gifts by 20% for North Dakota families
The nonprofit subsidiary of Dakota Medical Foundation is funding medical bills and funeral costs for four local families while covering zero administrative fees on donations.
By Talia Bennett ·
Lend A Hand Up, a 501c3 subsidiary of Dakota Medical Foundation, operates a donation model that increases the value of gifts by 20% through corporate sponsors. The organization does not deduct any fees from the amounts given to specific recipients. This structure allows the full boosted amount to go directly toward medical bills, funeral costs, and daily expenses for families in the service area.
The service area includes all counties in North Dakota and select counties in northwestern Minnesota. These Minnesota locations are Clay, Becker, Otter Tail, Wilkin, Wadena, Hubbard, Norman, Mahnomen, Clearwater, Polk, Red Lake, and Pennington. The nonprofit is currently supporting four individuals facing severe health challenges or loss.
Mary Bauer of West Fargo was diagnosed with grade 2 gliomatosis cerebri, IDH-mutant astrocytoma, in May 2026. Her symptoms began after the birth of her third child. Keegan Dahl of Glyndon is recovering from surgeries to his stomach, left leg, and arm. He is currently in physical therapy to restore function in his left hand while healing from a broken ankle.
Dana Coppin of Fargo died on October 29 at age 34 from pneumonia and sepsis. Her husband, Lucas, and their sons, Eli, 5, and Theo, 3, are receiving financial support. Tyler Hasse of Moorhead recently received a diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
Miles Orth, a West Fargo police detective, is battling stage IV prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. A spaghetti feed fundraiser for his family is scheduled for Friday, November 13. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Senior Center at 220 Thue Ct, Horace. A silent auction and raffle will accompany the meal.
A benefit for Tyler Hasse is set for Saturday, November 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Reed Township Hall in West Fargo. Attendees can enjoy a taco-in-a-bag meal, live music, and a silent auction. Funds raised through Lend A Hand Up’s giving site at LendAHandUp.org are eligible for the 20% sponsor boost.
The organization is located at 4321 20 Ave S, Fargo, N.D., 58103. Interested parties can call 701-356-2661 to start a fundraiser or provide support.
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