Avera Cancer Institute to Be Located Within Ness Family Center in Honor of Lead Gift
The new Avera Cancer Institute location in Yankton will be housed within the Ness Family Center to honor the generosity of Larry and Diane Ness. The success of the Avera Foundation’s $7 million “Building Hope Here” campaign to support constructing the cancer treatment center would not have been possible without the significant lead gift from Larry and Diane, as well as the $500,000 dollar-for-dollar match for community donations they helped provide through First Dakota National Bank.
Avera Foundation Earns Seventh High Performer Designation
For the seventh consecutive year, Avera Foundation has been recognized as a High Performer for 2025 by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), the leading authority in health care fundraising and development.
Avera Foundation Announces Record-Breaking Philanthropic Giving in 2025
The Avera Foundation set a new annual fundraising record in fiscal year 2025, raising more than $59.7 million — the highest total in its history.
Avera Foundation Celebrates Record-Breaking Donations in 2024
Avera Foundation has set a new annual fundraising record in fiscal year 2024 with a total of more than $53 million.
Avera Foundation Earns Fifth Consecutive High Performer Distinction
For the fifth consecutive year, Avera Foundation was recognized by the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) with the High Performer distinction for 2023.
Avera Foundation Names 2023 Guardian Awards
For over a decade, the Avera Foundation has hosted the annual Avera Guardian Awards to honor individuals, couples, families or organizations who join with Avera to carry on its mission to have a positive impact on the lives of persons and communities.
Avera Foundation Earns Fourth Consecutive High Performer Distinction
For the fourth consecutive year, Avera Foundation was recognized by the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) with the High Performer distinction for 2022.
Avera Foundation Reports Gifts Of $46 Million In 2022
The Avera Foundation reports strong giving in 2022, with $46 million raised during fiscal year that ended June 30, 2022.