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We are proud to support UW Health in northern Illinois. Every dollar you donate here stays here, funding the facilities, services and investments necessary to save lives and deliver remarkable health care, close to home.

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Together, we are committed to raising dollars that stay local to fund the facilities, services and investment necessary to save lives and deliver remarkable health care, close to home.

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A legacy of giving back

Since the very first dollar was donated more than 100 years ago, the legacy of giving back to support excellence in health care and compassionate service in our community has been strong. SwedishAmerican Health Foundation (SAHF) continues that tradition today.

When you give to SAHF, you are supporting local projects and initiatives that are life-changing for people in our community. Every dollar you donate here stays here, so we can invest in world-class facilities and services that meet and exceed the needs of our patients in the Northern Illinois/Rockford region.

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Thanks to a new heart, 11-year-old Sezar is back to kicking it up on the soccer field and most importantly, has a new lease on life.

Why give?

Every dollar you donate is strategically invested in world-class facilities, cutting-edge technologies, innovative services and personalized, remarkable care at UW Health in northern Illinois.

Give generously today and help us continue to save lives and shape a healthier future for our region.

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What your gift supports

At the heart of our mission is the unwavering commitment to improving lives and providing remarkable health care. Your gift ensures that we can support the areas of greatest need, provide assistance and hope during crisis and invest in specialized care.

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Did you know?

$1

First donation made to construct a Swedish hospital more than 100 years ago.

100%

The amount of your donation that stays local.

100,000+

Number of gifts given over the last 30+ years.

I give because I believe in the missions of SwedishAmerican Health Foundation and our health system . . . every little bit helps. My donations arenโ€™t going to build giant buildings, but they have the potential to make someoneโ€™s stay at our hospital better.โ€

– Lee Johnson, director, medical education & medical staff administration

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Join us on March 1st for Dink for Pink, a fun-filled pickleball event for all skill levels, benefiting the SwedishAmerican Health Foundation Breast Health Fund!

When you sign up for this pickleball fun, you'll be showing your support for local women battling cancer and making an impact in the remarkable care they receive here at UW Health in northern Illinois. What do you say, are you ready to pickleball for a purpose?

Registration: tinyurl.com/d67p4dj8
For more information: Contact Danielle Ritter at danielle.ritter@victorypb.com
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Join us on March 1st for Dink for Pink, a fun-filled pickleball event for all skill levels, benefiting the SwedishAmerican Health Foundation Breast Health Fund!

When you sign up for this pickleball fun, youll be showing your support for local women battling cancer and making an impact in the remarkable care they receive here at UW Health in northern Illinois. What do you say, are you ready to pickleball for a purpose?

Registration: https://tinyurl.com/d67p4dj8
For more information: Contact Danielle Ritter at danielle.ritter@victorypb.com

Love at first sight! ๐Ÿ˜ Meet two of our newest little Valentines, born recently at UW Health Women and Childrenโ€™s in northern Illinois. These bundles of joy are a sweet reminder of the love and care that bring families together. ๐Ÿ’• Wishing everyone a Happy Valentineโ€™s Day from all of us at the SwedishAmerican Health Foundation!

#ValentinesDay
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Love at first sight! ๐Ÿ˜ Meet two of our newest little Valentines, born recently at UW Health Women and Childrenโ€™s in northern Illinois. These bundles of joy are a sweet reminder of the love and care that bring families together. ๐Ÿ’• Wishing everyone a Happy Valentineโ€™s Day from all of us at the SwedishAmerican Health Foundation!

#ValentinesDay

๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—น๐—น ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฒ! ๐ŸŽณ Join us for the Maggie Strong Charitable Bowling Afternoon to honor Margaret โ€˜Maggieโ€™ Rudolph and support local breast cancer patients.

This is a fun, family-friendly event raising funds for the SwedishAmerican Health Foundation Margaret M. Rudolph Endowment Fund.

The Maggie Strong Bowling Event, inspired by the legacy of Margaret โ€œMaggieโ€ Rudolph, has become a beacon of hope and support for those facing breast cancer. Each year, the event raises funds to help ease the financial burdens of breast cancer patients at UW Health in northern Illinois, enabling them to focus on healing and recovery.

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โ€ข When: Sunday, February 23, 2025
โ€ข Time: Registration at 1:15 p.m. โ€ข Bowling at 2:00 p.m.
โ€ข Where: Cherry Bowl โ€ข Rockford, IL (7171 Cherryvale N Blvd.)
โ€ข Cost: $20
โ€ข Format: Estimate 6 people per lane

Prizes and 50/50 Raffle ๐ŸŽ‰

๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: Payments can be made by providing bowlersโ€™ names and paying the $20 entry fee

โ€“ Mail a check to: Margaret M. Rudolph Trust, 1198 Ingram Road, Rockford, IL 61108
โ€“ Venmo: @Margaret-M-Rudolph-Trust
โ€“ Credit Card: Click โ€œDonateโ€ on the golf outing website at birdease.com/maggiestrong. In the memo section, indicate โ€œbowlingโ€ and include your bowlersโ€™ names and how many kids are bowling. Please consider paying the credit card service charge.

๐ŸŒŸ For more information: Email Ron at maggiestronggolf@gmail.com

Letโ€™s roll for a cause and keep Maggieโ€™s spirit shining! No need for a perfect gameโ€”just bring your energy, laughter and love as we come together to support local breast cancer patients in her honor.
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๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—น๐—น ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฒ! ๐ŸŽณ Join us for the Maggie Strong Charitable Bowling Afternoon to honor Margaret โ€˜Maggieโ€™ Rudolph and support local breast cancer patients.

This is a fun, family-friendly event raising funds for the SwedishAmerican Health Foundation Margaret M. Rudolph Endowment Fund.

The Maggie Strong Bowling Event, inspired by the legacy of Margaret โ€œMaggieโ€ Rudolph, has become a beacon of hope and support for those facing breast cancer. Each year, the event raises funds to help ease the financial burdens of breast cancer patients at UW Health in northern Illinois, enabling them to focus on healing and recovery.

๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น๐˜€:

โ€ข When: Sunday, February 23, 2025
โ€ข Time: Registration at 1:15 p.m. โ€ข Bowling at 2:00 p.m.
โ€ข Where: Cherry Bowl โ€ข Rockford, IL (7171 Cherryvale N Blvd.)
โ€ข Cost: $20
โ€ข Format: Estimate 6 people per lane

Prizes and 50/50 Raffle ๐ŸŽ‰

๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: Payments can be made by providing bowlersโ€™ names and paying the $20 entry fee

โ€“ Mail a check to: Margaret M. Rudolph Trust, 1198 Ingram Road, Rockford, IL 61108
โ€“ Venmo: @Margaret-M-Rudolph-Trust
โ€“ Credit Card: Click โ€œDonateโ€ on the golf outing website at https://birdease.com/maggiestrong. In the memo section, indicate โ€œbowlingโ€ and include your bowlersโ€™ names and how many kids are bowling. Please consider paying the credit card service charge.

๐ŸŒŸ For more information: Email Ron at maggiestronggolf@gmail.com

Letโ€™s roll for a cause and keep Maggieโ€™s spirit shining! No need for a perfect gameโ€”just bring your energy, laughter and love as we come together to support local breast cancer patients in her honor.
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