HOPE $20,000 Match Challenge to Support South Dakota Patients

Posted on February 08, 2017

Howard, S.D. (February 8, 2017) - Horizon Health Foundation, a non-profit serving Horizon Health Care patients, announces a partnership with Creative Printing and Huron Regional Medical Center to support South Dakotans in need. Creative Printing will offer a $20,000 Match Challenge now through March 31, 2017 to double gifts to support South Dakota patients who cannot afford the life-saving colonoscopy.

In honor of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, these partners are joining forces to ask fellow South Dakotans, businesses, and organizations to donate to colorectal cancer prevention and awareness. The Huron Regional Medical Center has partnered with Horizon by offering a colonoscopy at a reduced rate to eligible participants. Last year over 500 Horizon Health Care patients completed an at-home colorectal cancer screening test. Of those, 119 tested positive and need a follow-up screening.  

“Without Horizon Health Care, many of our rural and frontier communities wouldn’t have access to medical care. They reach thousands of people across South Dakota. We know where our money is going—directly into the hands of people who need it. We support what we believe in, and we believe in our local community. If we save one life, this challenge will be successful,” said Laura McGirr, co-owner of Creative Printing.

Tracy Pardy, Horizon Health Foundation’s Director, adds, “This $20,000 Match Challenge is truly an example of neighbors helping neighbors. This partnership between Horizon and Huron Regional Medical Center shows how community health centers can join together with other healthcare providers to do greater good.”

To donate, givers are asked to visit the Horizon Health Foundation website. Every amount is welcome, and every gift matters to South Dakotans in need. The Horizon Health Foundation ensures that all funds donated and matched by Creative Printing will be directed to patients in need of this service.

The Foundation was formed to pursue the mission of inspiring and empowering patients by providing funding for accessible and affordable health care now and into the future. For more information, please visit our donate page or call 605.772.5907.