Cares for Kids Radiothon sets new fundraising record

Annual event raises over $228,000 for Sanford Children's Hospital in Fargo

Jan. 31, 2026 at 5:47am

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The 26th annual Cares for Kids Radiothon, hosted by Midwest Radio Fargo Moorhead stations, raised a record $228,673 over the January 29-30 weekend. This surpasses the previous year's total of just over $226,000. The funds will be used to support special programs, purchase life-saving medical equipment, and provide education for Sanford Children's Hospital, which serves children from North Dakota and northwest Minnesota.

Why it matters

The Cares for Kids Radiothon is a critical annual fundraiser that helps ensure Sanford Children's Hospital can continue providing high-quality care and resources to young patients and their families in the region. The record-breaking donations demonstrate the community's commitment to supporting local children's healthcare.

The details

The radiothon was a joint effort between Froggy 99.9, Y94, 101.9 Jack FM, and KFGO radio stations. All funds raised go directly to Sanford Children's Hospital to support its special programs, purchase medical equipment, and provide education for staff.

  • The 26th annual Cares for Kids Radiothon took place on January 29-30, 2026.

The players

Sanford Children's Hospital

A children's hospital in Fargo, North Dakota that provides care for young patients from across the state and northwest Minnesota.

Midwest Radio Fargo Moorhead

A group of radio stations, including Froggy 99.9, Y94, 101.9 Jack FM, and KFGO, that host the annual Cares for Kids Radiothon fundraiser.

Hillery Mork

The lead development officer for the Sanford Health Foundation.

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What they’re saying

“You never know when your family or someone you know may need the care of Sanford Children's Hospital, so we encourage everyone to be a part of the story of helping local children.”

— Hillery Mork, Lead development officer, Sanford Health Foundation

The takeaway

The Cares for Kids Radiothon's record-breaking fundraising total demonstrates the Fargo-Moorhead community's strong commitment to supporting the critical work of Sanford Children's Hospital in providing high-quality care and resources for local children and their families.