Avera Foundation

03/17/2026

Grateful for our friends at Alpine Companies for always thinking of and supporting our smallest patients!

Because of the incredible generosity of everyone who supported our concert and golf tournament, we were honored to present a check today to the Avera NICU. 💚

These events were more than just a great time—they were an opportunity to come together as a community and support the important care provided to the tiniest patients and their families. We’re so grateful to everyone who participated and helped make this possible!

Alpine Cares
605.610.5503
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03/11/2026

Our friends at Gateway Lounge in Sioux Falls have been Chasing the Ace for more than two months and the pot is nearly $12,000, of which a portion of will be donated to Avera Cancer Institute!

Join them tonight to see if you could be the big winner and take home 50% of the pot!

Tonight and every Wednesday at Gateway… it’s Chase the Ace! ❤️

Week 20 and the pot is up to $11,880!

Tickets are sold from 5:30–6:50 PM
Drawing at 7:00 PM

Get here early for 2-fers, grab some food or drinks, and take your shot at the big pot. One lucky ticket gets drawn each week and if you pull the Ace of Hearts, you take home 50% of the total pot and help support the Avera Foundation.

03/09/2026

Last week, Sioux Falls Ford celebrated a handful of Avera nurses by surprising them with $2,000 checks as a token of their appreciation for the care they provide to our communities. We are incredibly grateful for Sioux Falls Ford’s continued support of Avera, our staff and the services we provide. We hope you’ll join us in thanking Sioux Falls Ford and celebrating the nurses who received these incredible gifts!

Sioux Falls Ford honored local health care heroes at Avera.

02/18/2026

The annual Tecmo Siouxper Bowl, benefiting Avera Family Visitation Center, is this Sunday!

Take part by playing retro 80's and 90's video games, all while supporting a dedicated space for families to spend quality time with one another. There will be door prizes, raffle opportunities and even a Next Generation bracket for kids!

Learn more and get involved by clicking below.

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02/11/2026

The 2026 Avera Race Against Cancer is less than 100 days away! Get ready to RUN THIS TOWN with thousands of your friends and neigbors on May 9th. Learn more at AveraRace.org.

02/09/2026

Thank you to all who contributed to HeARTS in Healing, presented by American Bank & Trust, on Saturday evening! We had an amazing event and supported the thousands of individuals who utilize the services of Avera Behavioral Health each year.

Congratulations to our 2026 HeART of Behavioral Health recipients, Paige Goldade and Dr. Matt Stanley.

02/01/2026

The Avera Race Against Cancer is back on May 9! 💜

Let’s run, walk, and rally together for a cause that touches every life. Your steps make a difference—register today at averarace.org!

01/30/2026

The silent auction for the annual HeARTS in Healing Gala is open now and includes something for everyone! Custom made doll houses, high-end jewelry, once-in-a-lifetime sporting events, and so much more! All proceeds benefit patients receiving care at Avera Behavioral Health. Bid now at https://qtego.us/qlink/heartsinhealing

And don't forget to get your tickets to the event on Saturday, Feb. 7, the last day to purchase is Wednesday, Feb. 4. Get yours at Avera.org/HeartsInHealing

01/29/2026

On Friday, Jan. 23rd, we had a blast celebrating the annual Avera Queen of Peace Gala! Thank you to all who attended, participated or sponsored the project, your commitments will support the greatest needs at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital.

01/21/2026

The Avera Queen of Peace Gala is just days away and we are humbled to have so many outstanding event sponsors!

Join us in thanking all of these great partners in all they do to help bring this project to life and provide important funds to patients and families receiving care at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital.

Tickets: https://donate.averafoundation.org/event/queen-of-peace-gala/e729793
Silent Auction: https://qtego.us/qlink/atasteofitaly

01/16/2026

There's something for everyone on the Avera Queen of Peace Gala silent auction! More than 30 items are available for bidding with more added daily!

Register and bid now, all proceeds support Avera Queen of Peace.
https://qtego.us/qlink/atasteofitaly

01/12/2026

We are humbled to share that Avera Foundation has been named an Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) High Performer for the seventh consecutive year, placing among the top 25% in the U.S. and Canada for exceptional fundraising and overall impact.

💚This recognition belongs to you, our generous friends. “This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our philanthropy team, our inspiring caregivers, the support of our leadership, and the profound generosity of our donors.” — Dzenan Berberovic

Thank you to our supporters, caregivers, volunteers, and Foundation staff for making this possible. Learn more: https://www.avera.org/news-media/news/2025/avera-foundation-seventh-high-performer/