“Bras On Big 98.7” Campaign Results In $40,000 For Essentia Health Breast Cancer Patients

Essentia Health is grateful for another generous month of fundraising in conjunction with the annual “Bras on Big 98.7” campaign, which resulted in representatives from Big 98.7, Corwin Automotive and D-S Beverages presenting Essentia with a pair of checks totaling $40,00 this morning ($20,000 apiece from Corwin and D-S Beverages).

The annual October event raises awareness and funds for breast cancer and supports those patients at the Essentia Health Fargo Cancer Center with things like gas cards, lodging vouchers, gift cards for grocery stores and assistance with wig costs.

Corwin Automotive donated $10 for every bra that folks dropped off at a Corwin location over the past month (up to 2,000 bras). D-S Beverages contributed $1 for every case and 10 cents for every draft beer or can of Michelob Ultra and Nutrl Cranberry sold at participating locations.

“Every year, we continue to be blown away by the support of this community,” said Susan Omdalen, executive director of the Essentia Health Foundation-West. “These dollars help make a difference as they go directly to support patients in our Cancer Center. Thank you for your generosity; we are extremely grateful!”

Essentia offers comprehensive cancer care services at four cancer centers located in North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Located at the Essentia Health-South University Clinic, the Fargo Cancer Center is accredited for its Breast Program by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers and as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Program from the Commission on Cancer. Learn more about the Essentia Health Cancer Center here.