Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation holds campaigns throughout the year to fulfill its mission and its impact on the lives of people receiving healthcare in our region. If you are interested in volunteering or donating to any of these events, please contact the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation office at 605.882.7631 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Upcoming Campaigns:
B.A.S.H. 2025 - Saturday, May 3rd (held annually) 
BASH (Building A Superior Healthcare System) is an annual gala social event hosted by the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation to raise funds for a specific cause at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System. The evening consists of a social hour, gourmet dinner and dessert, live and silent auctions and fabulous entertainment.
For questions, please contact Lisa Dahl, Foundation’s Executive Director at 882-7631.
Read more about the cause Give Tomorrows.
Yellow Rose Week - June 2 - 6, 2025 (held annually the first full week of June)
Yellow Rose Week is the primary fundraiser for the Suzanne Jacobson Memorial Fund (SJMF). It is held the first full week of June each year. Typically yellow roses and bouquets are sold by dedicated volunteers, at local businesses and in other communities in the region. Monetary donations are encouraged and appreciated at any time.
The SJMF may be able to assist with a grant of up to $2,000 per year. This grant is meant to help cover the cost of medical bills, medications, travel related to medical care, groceries, utilities, or rent/mortgage. Approximately $33,000 in grants are distributed each year. Since the fund's inception in 1999, we have awarded over $540,000 to more than 890 individuals.
Suzanne Jacobson was a healthcare provider in Watertown who lost her battle with cancer in 1998. The SJMF is a memorial created by Suzanne’s family and friends to continue her legacy of compassionately caring for others.
Read more about the cause Give Help
Hospital Hill Run - June 7, 2025 (held annually in June) 
Part of the proceeds from this annual run and walk held every June is given to the Prairie Lakes Caring Club House. The fundraiser features a 5K run, 5K walk, and a one-mile walk. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to participate and encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Caring Club House.
The Prairie Lakes Caring Club House exists to meet the hospitality needs of out-of-town patients, families, and caregivers who receive services through Prairie Lakes Healthcare System. As Prairie Lakes grows as a regional medical center more people come to Watertown for their healthcare needs. As part of our mission to provide compassionate care, we are proud to offer his special home to help ease the burdens individuals may face during a medical experience. Volunteers assist guests daily at the Caring Club House. More than 350 guests are served each year.
Read more about the cause Give Shelter