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Northern Lights Foundation

Raise money for Northern Lights Foundation

The purpose of the Northern Lights Foundation is to provide local families with a child (up to the age of 18) facing a life-threatening illness with financial support to use however they need during a very challenging emotional and financial time.


The Northern Lights Foundation was founded by Ken Larson in 2006 following the loss of his infant daughter, Nicole. Ken's vision was to create a children’s charity in Duluth, Minnesota to financially support local families with children facing life-threatening illnesses.

Over nearly two decades, the Foundation has raised more than $500,000 and issued grants to more than 200 families. The foundation's grants are unrestricted which means families can use the funds for whatever needs they may have.

On behalf of the children and families helped by the Foundation, we thank you for your generosity.

Recent donors

Recent donors
Date Name Amount
Jan 09 Perry & Jill Sub 20, no problem 😉 You are amazing Megan! Emmy gets her strength and determination from you!! $55.25
Jan 09 McNeill family $28.63
Jan 09 Erica Jensrud You’re an inspiration. $55.25
Jan 09 Macy Kraemer 💛💛💛 $25.00
Jan 08 Emmy Strong Like Emmy! Love you all Undisclosed amount
Jan 08 Julie Resch You never cease to amaze! Good job! Emmy is doing so awesome! 👏 $44.60
Jan 08 Kathy Anderson Thanks for running for this wonderful organization! $55.25
Jan 08 Jan Schneider So proud of you! $28.63
Jan 08 Jessica Zweifel So proud of you, Megan! And super proud of the brave amd wonderful Emmy! Undisclosed amount
Jan 08 Jennah and Brent Engstrom $28.63