Month: July 2017

ND Today Show Speaks with Hospice about Living With Dementia Event

July 31, 2017

Sandra Buchholz, community relations specialist with Hospice of the Red River Valley, and Kendra Binger, program manager with the Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota appeared on the ND Today show to discuss the upcoming Living with Dementia event.

The event will include practical advice, resources and stories to offer hope and guidance to those living with dementia and their caregivers. It will feature Dr. Tricia Langlois, medical director with Hospice of the Red River Valley, Dr. Lindsay Hines, neuropsychologist with Sanford Health, Kendra Binger, program manager with the Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota, and Beth Ustanko, co-founder of Memory Café. Bring your questions about living with dementia at any stage for our experts!

Living with Dementia will be held Wednesday, Aug. 2 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Dakota Medical Foundation located at 4141 28th Ave. S. in Fargo.

ND Today segment

Who should attend?
Family caregivers, professional caregivers (nurses, social workers, chaplains, clergy, physicians) and anyone who works with people suffering from dementia.

5th Annual “Go Hawaiian for Hospice” Raises Nearly $134,000 for Hospice of the Red River Valley

July 13, 2017

Choice Financial presents a check to Hospice of the Red River Valley

Choice Financial’s “Go Hawaiian for Hospice” lunch fundraiser, held June 27 in Fargo, generated $133,671 for Hospice of the Red River Valley (HRRV). This year’s event brings the five-year total amount raised to $362,453. Attendees of the luau-style lunch enjoyed a roast pig, baked potato, fresh pineapple, Hawaiian punch and a frozen treat. The event also featured a memorial wall where guests were invited to remember their loved ones. Attendance was estimated at 2,300 people. 

“I’d like to thank everyone who came out to support Hospice of the Red River Valley,” Erv Inniger, senior director of community relations at Choice Financial said. “Hospice has a special place in my heart after seeing the care they provide. Choice Financial has locations up and down the Red River Valley, in the same communities served by HRRV, so we’re honored to help this organization care for those in need.”

The money raised provides care for patients and their families and supports HRRV’s grief support services, as well as other non-reimbursed needs.

About Choice Financial
Choice Financial is a people first financial services organization that remains locally owned and built around long-term customer relationships, well-rounded products and services, and authentic community banking.

For more on Choice Financial’s history, visit choicefinancialgroup.com/virtual-timeline.

About Hospice of the Red River Valley
Hospice of the Red River Valley is an independent, not-for-profit hospice serving all, or portions of, 29 counties in North Dakota and Minnesota. Hospice care is intensive comfort care that alleviates pain and suffering, enhancing the quality of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones by addressing their medical, emotional, spiritual and grief needs. For more information, call toll free 800-237-4629, e-mail questions@hrrv.org or visit www.hrrv.org.

Third Annual Mann Financial Golf Classic raises $2,000 for Hospice of the Red River Valley

The third annual Mann Financial Golf Classic, hosted by the Mann Financial Foundation, was held July 12 at the Perham Lakeside Golf Course. The event drew 60 golfers and raised a total of $13,500 after a donation from the Mann Financial Foundation. Hospice of the Red River Valley was selected as one of six local charities to receive $2,000 from the event funds.

Thank you to Mann Financial for their generous support of Hospice of the Red River Valley!

Mann Financial Check Presentation
Pictured left to right are: Brian Mann, Curt Seter (HRRV) and Kevin Mann

Eighth Annual Sweet N’ Stickey in Dickey Event Raises More Than $6,000 for Hospice of the Red River Valley

The annual Sweet N’ Stickey in Dickey Cook Off was held on Saturday, July 8 in Dickey, N.D. In its eighth year, the event showcased 27 cooks, all hoping to win a Sweet N’ Stickey in Dickey trophy and generate donations for Hospice of the Red River Valley. More than 300 people enjoyed 450 pounds of pork spare ribs and numerous donated salads and desserts at the event. More than $6,000 was raised for Hospice of the Red River Valley in memory of loved ones who have been cared for by the organization.

Sweet N Stickey_collage 2017The Judge’s Choice winners were: Herb Carpenter (first place), Drew Pekarski (second place) and Ike Carpenter (third place). The People’s Choice winners were: Adam Johnson (first place), Ike Carpenter (second place) and Herb Carpenter (third place).

“We are thoroughly grateful for the amazing support shown for this event year after year. The friendly competition, continued donations and returning smiles inspire us to host this event for Hospice every year. Thank you so much to all involved! We are thankful for what Hospice has done for us, and will do for our community in the future,” Chrissy Kartes, event organizer, said. Event committee members include Chrissy and Steven Kartes, and Dale and Alicia Pekarski.

The ninth annual Sweet N’ Stickey in Dickey Rib Cook Off will be held on July 14, 2018.