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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
Apr 23 Jessica Batt Run Jonathan Run! $12.65
Apr 23 Addison Myrick Proud of you. Give it all you got! $35.00
Apr 23 Marlo Birkmann $20.00
Apr 23 Jesse Sorenson May the strength of your mind exceed the pain in your feet and the journey you make afford a family's happiness they need. $28.63
Apr 23 Mom Can't wait to follow you as you haul ass on your marathon! $55.25
Apr 23 Tim B Go Jonathan go! $108.50
Apr 23 scoozi $23.30
Apr 22 Pocket $20.00
Apr 22 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Apr 22 Anonymous For the kids $108.50