Giving Back for June
June 30, 2022
Giving Back recognizes businesses and organizations that are helping our communities. Here’s a look at who gave back for June.
Junior Achievement
The 23rd annual Junior Achievement golf event, The 100 Hole Challenge, raised more than $70,000 for Junior Achievement of the Sioux Empire. Twenty-three golfers golfed 100 holes June 6 at Brandon Golf Course. Scheels was the major sponsor for the event. Proceeds will be used to help fund JA experiences during the 2023-24 school year.
The 437 Project
In September, a team of 12 community leaders will run 437 miles in a relay from Belle Fourche to Sioux Falls to raise funds for the Helpline Center. The 437 Project is meant to raise awareness surrounding mental health and suicide challenges.
The 12 runners are:
- Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken.
- Kristen De Berg, a cardiovascular genetic counselor at Sanford Health.
- Lesley Fite-Boltjes, a registered nurse at Sanford USD Medical Center.
- Sgt. Ryan Flogstad, Sioux Falls Police Department.
- Wendy Johnson, the director of client services at Electric Pulp.
- Greg Koch, the co-owner and co-founder of 605 Running Co.
- Benson Langat, a therapist at Family Service Inc.
- Whitney Lucas Molitor, an assistant professor at USD.
- Kelly Marshall, an account risk manager at RAS.
- Alex Pool, the integration manager at the Helpline Center.
- Matt Smith, the market president for Dacotah Bank in Sioux Falls.
- Allison Weber, the relationship manager at Fiserv.
Has your organization given back to the community? Or do you know an individual who proves one person can make a difference? Email us at [email protected].
