Sock Hop for Cancer Care
On Friday, September 23, the Deer River Healthcare Volunteers partnered with Forward Health Foundation in hosting a Sock Hop at the Deer River Vet’s Club to raise funds supporting care for local cancer patients. Guests enjoyed burger baskets for sale, raffles and t-shirt sales, a ‘best dressed’ contest and a dance. With volunteers from Essentia Health, the community, and the DRHC Volunteers, many hands made light work with proceeds benefiting our family, friends and neighbors who have been diagnosed with cancer. Established in honor of Jim Tarbell, the Jim Tarbell Cancer Care Fund through Forward Health Foundation provides cancer care
Getting People There
Forward Health Foundation was able to support ElderCircle’s Senior Transportation program by sponsoring and participating in their Aces for Elders golf fundraiser in July. Proceeds from this event benefit clients who require assistance with transportation to medical appointments. Thank you to Foundation board members Beth Anderson and Dave Delawyer for lending your golf expertise!
Community Celebration
To view amazing aerial drone footage by Northwoods Drone, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jsIaxwZRyw Wow! What an event! It is truly remarkable to see what can be accomplished when community comes together for one common goal - in celebration and support of one another. This now-annual event was held Saturday, August 13 at the White Oak Antique Tractor Club grounds north of Deer River. Starting with a 5k, hosted by Get Fit Itasca, and a free pancake breakfast, courtesy of Deer River Lion’s Club and Peewee Wrestling, we began a day of activities and entertainment! Guests enjoyed performances by DRHS choir,
Welcoming New Board Members
KAYLEEN MONACELLI "I am the Community Education Programmer and also the Boys and Girls Club Unit Director for the Deer River area. I was born and raised in the community and graduated from Deer River High School in 2006. I went on to attend Itasca Community College as part of the Class Act Program and then transferred to Bemidji State University and graduated with my Bachelors of Science Degree in Education. After graduation, I moved back to the area, got married, and started a family. I knew I wanted my family and I to be part of the Deer River
Providing the Basics
1 in 13 people in Minnesota face hunger.* In our community, the Deer River Food Shelf is doing what it can to minimize barriers to food, and they also offer home COVID test kits, hygiene and baby supplies to our rural families. Food Shelf coordinator, Janet Maki, shared that approximately 20 families visit the food shelf weekly while open Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Through the gifts of donors, Forward Health Foundation is able to aid in supporting this effort. The Food Shelf is located in the north side of Essentia Health-Deer River hospital building, in the Goodall
Make a Gift
Partnering with Forward Health Foundation is a powerful way to make a positive impact on the health and wellness of our communities. Your generosity can help support a wide range of initiatives and projects making a real difference in people’s lives. We offer a variety of giving options to suit your needs, so you can choose the one that’s right for you. With your help, we can continue to work to build a healthy and vibrant community together. Join us in this important mission!