SwedishAmerican Health Foundation

09/03/2026

Running for Her. Fighting for Others. 💗

Lauren is taking on a Spartan Race in honor of her mom, a breast cancer survivor, and turning her challenge into an opportunity to help other families facing cancer.

She’s raising funds to support the SwedishAmerican Health Foundation Cancer Care Fund, helping provide resources and support for cancer care in our community.

Every obstacle she faces on race day is a reminder of her mom’s strength and the hope that comes from having compassionate, expert care close to home.

🏃‍♀️ Help Lauren turn her mom’s victory into hope for others. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference.

💗 Donate and support Lauren’s journey: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-swedishamerican-health-foundations-mission

09/03/2026

💙 Small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

We are incredibly grateful for the generous donations supporting our Child Life Program at UW Health SwedishAmerican, helping bring comfort, joy and meaningful moments to our pediatric and NICU patients and their families.

From former patients and families who want to give back and help others who are walking a similar journey, to community members who simply want to make a difference — THANK YOU. Your kindness and generosity help create brighter moments for children and families during what can be a difficult time.

We are so thankful for each and every person who thinks of our youngest patients and chooses to give. Your support truly makes a difference. 💙

09/01/2026

🎉 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐅 𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐎𝐔𝐓! ⛳️

Thank you to everyone who has signed up to golf and support the 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐟 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭! 💗

🍽️ 𝐁𝐔𝐓 𝐖𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐓𝐎 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐔𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑!

Come enjoy a great evening with friends, dinner, drinks and fun — all while supporting an incredible cause. Dinner-only tickets are still available, but don’t wait!

👉 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲: www.birdease.com/maggiestrong or or Venmo -M-Rudolph-Trust

💗 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞!

All proceeds benefit the Margaret M. Rudolph Endowment Fund, supporting remarkable breast cancer care right here at UW Health SwedishAmerican.

We hope to see you September 12!

This is not your typical golf outing.  The event is held at Rockford’s premier country club on a Saturday.  Maggie wasn’t a golfer so she would not want us to bore everyone with long dragged out announcements after golf because it’s going to be a party.  Golf prize winner names will be post...

08/31/2026

🩸 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 — 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐘𝐎𝐔!

Just one blood donation can help save up to three lives and support patients facing surgeries, cancer treatments, trauma care and medical emergencies right here in Northern Illinois.

🎁 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐁𝐘 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖 — 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏 — and receive after your donation:
• FREE SwedishAmerican Health Foundation water bottle
• FREE $10 UW Health Commons Café meal ticket
• PLUS: All donors receive a Culver’s FREE Pint coupon
• PLUS: All successful donors receive complimentary A1C testing

Your donation next week on Wednesday, September 9 can make a lifesaving difference for someone in our community. ❤️

Register online today or call Rock River Valley Blood Center at (815) 965-8751 to schedule your appointment.

𝐁𝐞 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨. 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲!

08/21/2026

⛳️ Time is running out!

Get your team together and join us for a great day on the course—or skip the golf and join us for dinner, drinks and fun! 🍽️🥂

Whether you golf, gather with friends, or simply come out to support a great cause, we’d love to have you there!

𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔 𝒐𝒖𝒕!

💗 All proceeds benefit our Foundation’s Margaret M. Rudolph Endowment Fund, supporting breast cancer care locally at UW Health SwedishAmerican.

08/14/2026

Hi!! Can you believe we're only 5 weeks out? We're so excited with what Year 2 of the golf outing will bring. Here's just a peek -

ALMOST sold out of foursomes. Head to our site to grab yours today! This year we have a few new course games, new beverages, new playlists, and continued chaos from 🚨

After party with amazing raffle items, pig roast and live music from The Sandwiches. They'll be playing your fav 90s and 2000s covers, along with a few of Dan's favorite songs. The party is open to everyone, not just golfers. Tickets available on our site.

This year's limited edition merch will be announced soon.

Probably the most important update is that we are working with TWO great beneficiaries. Cancer Research Institute is back for another year. They are an incredible organization that will use donated funds towards cancer research immunotherapy. All of our Periwinkle levels are directly funding local nonprofit SwedishAmerican Health Foundation. They're UW's local philanthropic arm and these funds will benefit cancer patients and family members directly.

Tickets can be found at the link in our bio. See ya in 5 weeks!

07/30/2026

Join us for the 6th Annual Maggie Strong Charitable Golf Outing on Saturday, September 12 at Forest Hills Country Club! 💖⛳

Whether you're golfing or just joining us for the evening celebration, you'll be part of a day filled with fun, friends and purpose—all supporting the SwedishAmerican Health Foundation Margaret M. Rudolph Endowment Fund for breast cancer patient assistance, support and research.

🎶 Live DJ & dancing
🎁 Silent auction & raffles
🍽️ Great food & drinks
💗 An unforgettable celebration of Maggie's legacy

Golf spots, dinner tickets and sponsorship opportunities are still available!

Register today: https://birdease.com/maggiestrong

Call now to connect with business.

07/04/2026

Happy 250th Independence Day!

What a beautiful way to celebrate, welcoming a brand-new life into the world. In this moment, tiny hands are held with so much love by mom and dad, surrounded by hope, joy, and the promise of all that’s ahead.

From our newest little ones to every family we serve at UW Health SwedishAmerican, we’re wishing you a 4th of July filled with celebration, gratitude and pride. ❤️🤍💙

07/01/2026

Congratulations to our Board President, Mike Broski, on being named as a Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce inaugural 40 Over 40 honoree!

Mike's leadership, generosity and unwavering commitment to strengthening our community make him an incredible advocate for SwedishAmerican Health Foundation and countless organizations throughout our region. We are grateful for his service and proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.

Please join us in congratulating him on this outstanding honor!

Since 1997, Michael K. Broski along with his brother Kurt have led Entre' Computer Solutions, helping Rockford-area businesses thrive through smart use of technology. While he helps connect, support, and grow businesses across the region, Michael also sits on boards across the region, from the YMCA to Alignment Rockford.

"My parents taught us to rise early, work hard, serve others, and make a meaningful difference."

Celebrate Michael at the 40 Over 40 Honoree Reception, June 25!

06/30/2026

June is one for the books! ☀️💙

From celebrating our incredible team at our Employee Summer Picnic to hosting a lifesaving blood drive with Rock River Valley Blood Center to the amazing generosity being shown during our Employee Giving Campaign, this month is filled with moments that reflect the heart of our UW Health SwedishAmerican community.

Along the way, we celebrate, connect, volunteer, give back and continue investing in the health and well-being of our patients and neighbors.

To everyone who has participated, donated, volunteered and helped make June such a success—thank you. Your compassion and commitment make our community stronger every day.

Here's to carrying that momentum into July! 💙