We’re Here
For Health
Founded in 1988, the Foundation’s mission is to provide opportunities for community-based healthcare support and to promote Glencoe Regional Health. The Foundation is the fundraising vehicle for Glencoe Regional Health, in addition to supporting health and well-being needs in the Glencoe area. We are a 501(c)(3) public charity, and gifts from donors receive the highest possible charitable tax deduction. If you’re passionate about health and local healthcare, we’re the right partner for you.
Pictured at right are some of the Foundation Board of Directors during a special tour of the newly-renovated Birth Center.
Scholarships
Supporting our next generation of healthcare professionals with financial support
Odalyss Vega
Scholarship recipient Odalyss Vega is pursuing a degree in Sonography at St. Cloud Technical & Community College.
The Glencoe Regional Health Foundation is proud to support students who are preparing for careers in healthcare and making a positive impact in the communities they serve.
Investments
Enhancing patient and resident care at Glencoe Regional Health with support for capital projects and other needs. Examples include:
Help Us Preserve and Improve Prairie Trail
Prairie Trail provides a safe and accessible outdoor space for residents, patients, families, and community members to walk, exercise, and enjoy nature.
The Glencoe Regional Health Foundation’s current priority is raising funds to resurface and enhance Prairie Trail, ensuring it remains a valuable community resource for years to come.
Planned improvements include:
Trail resurfacing and repairs Enhanced accessibility and safety Improved visitor experience Long-term preservation of this community asset
- Trail resurfacing and repairs
- Enhanced accessibility and safety
- Improved visitor experience
- Long-term preservation of this community assets
Past Investments Include:
- Birth Center Renovation $60,000
- Volunteer Services Program $20,000
- Wound Center $296,000
- Prairie Trail $240,000
- 3D Mammography Equipment $365,000
- Patient Monitoring Equipment $46,566
- And more!
Partnerships
Building partnerships across our community by supporting local health and well-being projects. Examples include:
- City of Glencoe for new pickleball courts
- CJD Foundation for the event in Brownton that raises funds and awareness for Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, a rare neurodegenerative disease that has no treatment or cure
- McLeod County Toward Zero Deaths for the mock crash event for Lester Prairie School District and Holy Trinity School
- Tim Orth Memorial Foundation for the Jam the Gym event in Glencoe to raise money for local children with severe medical conditions
Aligning Passions
Facilitating generosity and helping people and businesses give back in ways they care about most.
- Memorials for loved ones that make an impact
- New Legacy Garden on Prairie Trail (coming in the future) funded by a lead donor
- Carver Family Scholarship in memory of the late Carol Carver to support students with an interest in rural healthcare and from the GSL School District
- Marilyn Ueland Memorial Scholarship to support students pursing healthcare careers, with a preference for current employees of GRH
- Arvid Buerkle Scholarship to support local students pursing healthcare careers, with a preference given to students from our smallest communities
Our Impact, Thanks to You
Annual Impact Report
Read about the Foundation’s impact during Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Call us at 320-864-7065 to request a mailed copy of our Annual Impact Report.
Foundation Board of Directors
Glencoe Regional Health Foundation is led by a Board of Directors made up of committed community members and GRH providers. Our Board members serve as volunteers, and they determine how our mission and purpose come to life, as well as providing oversight to fundraising activities and investments.
Larry Anderson
Cindy Klaustermeier
Tina Rosckes
Jon Jerabek
Kari Kunkel
Amie Scantlin, DPM, MHA, FACFAS
Marie Zimmerman
Amanda Leino, MD
Cody W. Wendlandt, MD, FAAFP
Platinum-Level Transparency
Glencoe Regional Health Foundation is recognized as a Platinum-Level GuideStar participant, demonstrating our commitment to transparency and accountability. As a 501(c)(3) public charity, eligible gifts may qualify for the highest charitable tax deduction allowed by law.
Contact
If you’re interested in getting involved with the GRH Foundation, please contact me!
Liz Cheney, CFRE
Foundation Director