FARGO, N.D. — Following the death of billionaire philanthropist T. Denny Sanford at age 90, Deb Koski, Chief Philanthropy Officer for the Sanford Health Foundation, joined radio host Scott Hennen on What’s on Your Mind on Wednesday to discuss Sanford’s philanthropic contributions and impact on regional healthcare. Following that exchange, Sanford focused his charitable giving primarily on pediatric care, breast cancer research, and healthcare services. According to Koski, philanthropic support is vital for sustaining specialized patient services across Sanford Health’s extensive rural network. Spiritual Care Services: Provided free of charge to all patients across system facilities, fully funded through charitable donations. Clinical Trial Access: Expanded medical research funding allows 10% of Sanford Health patients to participate in clinical trials, compared to a national average of 3%.