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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
May 23 Ted Go Maddy Go! Undisclosed amount
May 22 Rachel B $28.63
May 22 Stacey B Go Maddie! $55.25
May 21 Anonymous Finish putting those miles in! $23.30
May 21 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
May 21 isa $55.25
May 21 Cindy You got this!! Undisclosed amount
May 21 Carrie Oakland Good luck, Maddie! $55.25
May 20 Kirk Hughes Good luck $28.63
May 20 Sam Lee Good luck!! $28.63