Giving Tuesday is a global movement where people and organizations come together to fuel change through generosity and donations. This will be the 9th annual Giving Tuesday and it is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the United States. Astera Health wants to make a change this Giving Tuesday by raising funds for our cancer center. Be a part of something incredible and give to one of the most important projects in our community.
Be a part of something incredible this Giving Tuesday. Every contribution brings us closer to providing life-saving cancer care right here in our region. Visit asterahealth.org/foundation to learn more about how you can donate.
UPDATE: The Cancer Center So Far
Astera Health staff broke ground on the new Astera Health/CentraCare Coborn Cancer Center in May 2024. Construction has steadily progressed with the exterior of the structure enclosed and ready for work during the winter months. Interior work is fully underway with framing and sheetrock recently installed. The grand opening for the new facility is set for July 2025.
Introducing a cancer center to rural Minnesota has been a huge project with funding being one of the main obstacles. The Astera Health Foundation is on a mission to raise 2 million dollars for the new facility. This goal will be in place for several years and have a strong focus on patient programming and comfort. In early November 2024, funds raised totaled $202, 570.
Amenities and Features
The Cancer Center will bring hope and healing to the region, offering services that were previously unavailable in rural Minnesota. Key features include:
- On-site radiation therapy
- Access to top oncologists
These advancements will make cancer treatment more accessible and significantly ease the burden for hundreds of patients and their families.
In addition, Foundation Lead Kim Beiswenger is developing a Food as Medicine Pantry to support the cancer center. This initiative will provide nutritious foods tailored to the dietary needs of cancer patients, many of whom require specialized diets due to treatment-related sensitivities. Fundraising for this pantry will be a central focus in the coming months.
Double Your Impact This Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday, you have an incredible opportunity to make a lasting difference. Wadena State Bank is generously matching donations to our cancer center project through the end of the year in honor of Harry Harrison. That means every dollar you donate will go twice as far in improving cancer care for our community.
Visit our Harry Harrison Matching Grant page today to contribute and see your impact doubled. Your generosity could change lives and help create a brighter future for cancer patients in our region.