Giving Hearts Day 2026 continues to bring good news for the RiverView Foundation As previously announced, the February 12th online fundraiser for nonprofits was a tremendous success, raising more than $303,000 in support of healthcare at RiverView Health. Now, there’s even more to celebrate.
After crunching the final numbers, the Dakota Medical Foundation recently announced that the RiverView Foundation earned first place in fundraising in the Small Budget division, which recognizes organizations with annual budgets of up to $250,000.
The honor comes with an additional $10,000 prize, boosting the Foundation’s 2026 Giving Hearts Day total to more than $313,000.
“When I heard the news from Dakota Medical concerning the award and their gift to 2026 Giving Hearts Day, I was so thankful,’’ Foundation Director Randy Schoenborn shared. “I know that we could not do it without the generous support of our donors, who are the reason for our success.
“Thank you to Dakota Medical and all the generous people for their level of confidence, support, and trust to help keep quality medical care close to home.’’
According to the Dakota Medical Foundation, 639 charities participated in this year’s Giving Hearts Day event, raising approximately $30.8 million through 39,946 donors. Since the event began in 2008, Giving Hearts Day has generated more than $256 million for nonprofits across North Dakota and northwest Minnesota.
If you are interested in supporting the RiverView Foundation and helping enhance care for RiverView Health patients, contact Schoenborn at 218.281.9249, via email at rschoenborn@riverviewhealth.org, or visit the Foundation’s new office in RiverView Health’s main building at 323 S. Minnesota Street in Crookston.
Randy Schoenborn is pictured with the plaque the Foundation recently received, along with a $10,000 bonus award, for earning first place in its fundraising division during Giving Hearts Day.
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