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OUR MISSION
The mission of the Bismarck
Cancer Center is to make
locally available the highest
quality, state-of-the-art
radiation therapy services
to persons with cancer
within the Bismarck service
area. Such services shall
be delivered, insofar as
possible, without regard to
reimbursement, and always in
a supportive compassionate,
and caring manner.
“We’re lucky to
have this place
in Bismarck with
this quality of care
and personnel.”
CONNECTING
B I S M A R C K C A N C E R C E N T E R
SAVING A
LIFE
and a voice
Singing holiday music while
strumming his guitar had special
meaning over the holidays for Jim
Krance. This year, he’s performing
with his band as a cancer survivor.
“As a survivor, I fi nd it very moving. It is another
testament that there can be life with cancer or after
cancer. It’s all about what we make with our lives
while we’re here.”
Krance, 54, was diagnosed in March 2011 with
head and neck cancer. His cancer was located at the
base of his tongue, adjacent to his vocal cords. One
of his greatest fears was that he would no longer be
able to sing with his band, Highway 6.
The rural St. Anthony resident credits the stateof-the-art
treatment at Bismarck Cancer Center
(BCC) that precisely targeted his cancer for
saving his voice and his life.
“An Unbelievable Experience”
Within a week of his cancer diagnosis, Krance
had been referred to a Mayo Clinic surgeon and
underwent surgery in Rochester to remove the
cancer in his mouth. Two of the 58 lymph nodes
removed from his neck were also cancerous.
His Mayo Clinic surgeon recommended BCC
for radiation therapy. “He had no doubt that the
Bismarck Cancer Center could handle my care,”
Krance said. “ Bismarck Cancer Center has been able
not only to provide the same level of care as Mayo,
but they have also duplicated the Mayo atmosphere
through the attitude and the true sense of caring of
the employees who work there. I had an unbelievable
experience at Bismarck Cancer Center.”
World-Class Technology
Krance completed 36 sessions of Intensity
Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) at BCC.
IMRT is used for treating complex tumors
surrounded by critical structures–tumors of the
central nervous system, head and neck, and prostate.
Hope
Help
Healing
Jim Krance, pictured with his mother Lil, is thankful for
having his voice back after battling cancer
“IMRT is the most advanced technology in treating
head and neck cancer and is the same treatment
available at Mayo Clinic,” Dr. Tarek Dufan, BCC
radiation oncologist, said. “With this technology, we
have the ability to increase the dose to the targeted
area and reduce the dose to nearby sensitive structures.
By concentrating only on the cancerous area, patients
have fewer side effects and less damage to normal
tissue.”
IMRT is combined with image-guided radiation
therapy, known as IGRT. Each day before treatment, the
patient undergoes a mini CT scan with a very low dose
of radiation. This allows the doctor to verify the location
of the cancer to make certain the right area is treated
and save the normal surrounding tissues and organs.
In addition, BCC also began offering stereotactic
radiosurgery over a year ago. This technology is used in
specifi c cases that may involve the head and neck.
BCC uses a multidisciplinary approach to radiation
therapy. “We work with both St. Alexius and
Medcenter One as a cooperative team,” Dr. Dufan
said. “The radiation oncologist, medical oncologist and
surgeon work together to ensure the patient receives
the best health care benefi ts and treatment outcomes.”
Krance had no hesitation about coming to BCC.
“Having treatment here was phenomenal,” Krance said.
“I would have had a 1,100-mile drive and the expense
of staying in Rochester for about two months. The
support of my family played a huge part in my care.”
“The back of the mouth, the primary location of
Krance’s cancer, is a very diffi cult area to treat because
of a lot of technical issues,” Dr. Dufan said. “We usually
expect a lot of side effects, but Jim did very well with
IMRT.”
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Saving a Life and a Voice
continued
One side effect Krance experienced
was dry mouth. By using over-thecounter
moisturizers, he was able
to continue singing. His sense of
taste also changed, and his weight
dropped from 400 to 250 pounds.
“The unhealthy foods that
contributed to my obesity no longer
tasted good to me,” he said. “I’m
eating healthier and plan to begin
a fi tness program to maintain the
weight loss.”
“Radiation therapy offered locally
benefi ts the patient, the community,
and the reputation of the state for
providing quality care,”
Dr. Dufan said. “For patients, it’s
very convenient, money saving, and
psychologically less burdensome to
have care close to home. People no
longer have to leave North Dakota
for this type of treatment.”
Finding and Sharing
Strength
Krance’s fi rst opportunity to meet
fellow cancer patients came during
his fi rst treatment at BCC.
“Sitting in the busy waiting room,
I realized I was not the only one
going through this,” he said. “I
made a lot of good acquaintances
and several friends in the waiting
room. These people shared the same
sentiment I do: We’re lucky to have
this place in Bismarck with this
quality of care and personnel.”
He found strength in helping
others. “I tried to put a smile on
everybody’s face and make certain
they understand there is always
hope,” he said. “I realized being here
for treatment didn’t mean it’s the end
of life.”
He also offers thanks to his
caregivers. “I attribute my physical
state and mental frame of mind
throughout treatment directly to the
staff here,” he said. “Every person
I met cared about the people who
walked through the door. I am and
always will be deeply beholden
to them. I wouldn’t hesitate to
recommend the Bismarck Cancer
Center to anyone. The fact that
Mayo surgeons refer here is a
testament to the care they provide.”
The words posted in Krance’s offi ce
speak volumes about his philosophy
on life: “Live kindly, love deeply, and
leave the rest to God.”
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BCC HAPPENINGS
“I know that probably
everyone here has been
touched by someone we love
who is battling cancer, and
October is Breast Cancer
Awareness Month,” said Amy.
“So let’s stand up and honor
those people that we love.”
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WATCH OUR
PINK GLOVE
DANCE
At the Amy Grant/Michael W. Smith concert held in
October 2011 as a fundraiser for the BCC Foundation,
the audience participated in Bismarck’s fi rst Pink Glove
Dance! BCC staff and volunteers handed out pink
surgical gloves to each audience member. Amy Grant
sang “Put A Little Love In Your Heart” and invited the
audience to put on their gloves, clap their hands, and
dance in the aisles.
You can watch the Bismarck Cancer Center Pink Glove
Dance on YouTube or on the BCC website.
ROOSEVELT Visits Center
Tweed Roosevelt, great-grandson of President
Theodore Roosevelt, toured Bismarck Cancer Center
and talked with the staff on Oct. 17, 2011. Roosevelt
came to North Dakota as a guest of Hunting Dakota
With Roosevelt, an exclusive pheasant hunt that raises
funding for the BCC Foundation.
BCC CALENDARS Available
A limited number of beautiful 2012 desktop calendars
are available at the BCC front desk. With any donation
to the BCC Foundation, you can receive a calendar
featuring beautiful photographs and artwork from
patients, staff and local supporters whose lives have
been touched by cancer.
Thank You To Those
Who Provide Hope
The Bismarck Cancer Center honored individuals
and businesses who provided extraordinary support
in fi nancial assistance, time, and talents at the annual
Hope Givers Extraordinare event. The event was held in
November at the Bismarck Public Library as an evening
to say “thank you” to the many fundraising groups and
Foundation donors who give of their hearts to help the
Foundation provide services for patients.

thriversAS HEROES
I have a lot of heroes. I was fortunate to grow up in
an era when there seemed to be a lot of them around,
practically everyone was aware of who they were, and
picking a few personal favorites was a pretty natural
thing to do. Sadly, I don’t think things are quite so
simple in this day and time—there are lots of “stars”
with great name recognition, but they are often
anything but heroic. Yet, these are the folks celebrated
by the popular media, and it makes fi nding a bona fi de
hero more diffi cult. I hope you’re doing your part to
point them out to your children and grandchildren!
That’s because heroes are important.
If we pick the right ones, we can use
their examples to chart our own life
pathways more accurately, and thus
be more assured of achieving our own
individual goals. Knowing that someone
you respect and admire has managed to
accomplish laudable things, often in the
face of signifi cant adversity, is always, a
source of encouragement and often a
guiding beacon leading us toward our
own objectives.
One of my heroes is William Sangster. You may be
familiar with him. He was a Methodist minister in
London, England, during World War II. He converted
his church basement into an air-raid shelter and, for
almost fi ve years, managed to minister to the physical,
emotional, and spiritual needs of many people in
war-torn London. He was widely known for both his
compassion and his preaching ability. For these things
alone, he was a more than worthy hero.
STAFF NEWS
Dr. Tarek Dufan, BCC
radiation oncologist, recently
participated in the UND School
of Medicine’s Adopt-a-Student
Program, where a stethoscope is
purchased for a student. Through
this program, 65 medical students
received stethoscopes in 2011!
Yet, I am drawn to him for his behavior after the war
when he was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy
and, over a period of three years, became gradually
more and more paralyzed until, by the end of his
life, he could only move two fi ngers. What makes
William Sangster one of my heroes is the unusual and
courageous way that he lived his life once he knew he
was affl icted with this deadly and progressive disease.
He’s one of my heroes because of his attitude.
A lot of us write rules for living, but, knowing he was
dying, William Sangster wrote four rules for dying: “I
will never complain. I will keep the home fi res bright.
I will count my blessings. I will try to turn it to gain.”
When I think of my own struggle with cancer and my
role as a survivor, I cannot help but think of William
Sangster. I will not complain. I will strive to accept
and acknowledge the love and caring of my family
and friends. I will make every effort to recognize and
gratefully celebrate the considerable blessings with
which my life is fi lled, despite my cancer. I will seek
out and take every opportunity to somehow turn my
own experience with cancer into gain for others facing
similar circumstances. I will live my life to the fullest
a moment at a time in the attempt to demonstrate that
I and other persons with cancer need not simply be
Survivors but can be THRIVERS!
American novelist John Barth once said, “Everyone is
necessarily the hero of his own life story.” If you’re a
cancer Survivor, let’s agree to live our lives and share
our stories as Thrivers—Let’s be the heroes of our own
stories to the benefi t of all those with whom we come
into contact!
May God bless us each and every one!
Ken Dykes
Executive Director
Dr. Dufan’s “adopted” medical
student, Joshua Morell of Bismarck,
was recently presented with a
stethoscope by UND School of
Medicine & Health Sciences.
Nichole Sailer
recently began employment
at Bismarck Cancer Center
as a registered nurse.
BCC’s two radiation oncologists
were recently named to new
positions. Dr. John Watkins
now serves as research director of
BCC and Dr. Tarek Dufan was
appointed as medical director.
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Tara Schilke
“I benefi t from seeing
the strength and
courage of patients as
much as they enjoy the
social interaction with
staff members.”
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walking the
TALK: Tara Schilke
BCC staff members have quarterly opportunities
to nominate peers for the Walk the Talk
Excellence Award, which recognizes character
excellence in colleagues. Recently two of
Tara Schilke’s peers responded to her strong
dedication and commitment to others by
nominating her.
Tara received
Bismarck Cancer
Center’s third
quarter Walk The
Talk Award.
With two roles—as nurse manager and as
oncology program coordinator, Tara approaches
each work day with a true desire to make a
difference, whether among colleagues, her staff,
or with patients. As the nurse manager, she hires
and trains nurses and also oversees the REACH
program, physical therapist, and massage therapist.
She not only encourages her staff to feel
welcome when coming to her with questions or
concerns, she also follows through and takes time
for them. “Anything my staff feels is important is
also important to me,” Tara says.
“Tara validates staff and lets them
know how much she appreciates
them,” REACH Coordinator Deb
Colton says. “She has a good heart
and wants people to feel hope as a
team. Our peers need this hope and
compassion as much as the patients.
Tara is deliberate in showing this
approach to staff.”
As the oncology program coordinator, Tara
works to help staff determine the best ways
to navigate patients through the process of
receiving care while at BCC. She works
to ensure each patient’s needs are met by
coordinating their physical therapy evaluations,
dietary assessments, psychosocial and spiritual
counseling appointments, and follow-up care
and services after treatment. In addition, she
coordinates outreach clinics, the BCC Survivor
Program, and oncology education activities in a
250-mile radius of Bismarck. Even with a wildly
busy schedule, Tara takes time to visit with
patients visit in the clinic. “Daily interaction
with patients is very important to me,” she says.
“I benefi t from seeing the strength and courage
of patients as much as they enjoy the social
interaction with staff members.”
Tara, along with the BCC staff, consistently
seeks ways to ensure every patient receives
special personal treatment. “The entire staff
makes a difference in patient care,” she says.
“Every staff member makes a difference in
someone’s day. We strive to treat everyone who
walks through our doors fi rst as a person, then
as an individual who is in the midst of a cancer
journey.”
Dr. John Watkins nominated Tara for her Walk
The Talk Excellence Award. “Tara works hard
and effi ciently to ensure patients at BCC
receive top quality care. Whether
it’s applying for grants, inspecting
guest patient housing, coordinating
outreach clinics or organizing
survivorship gatherings, she’s
always fi nding ways to take
on new responsibilities and
continues to make each patient
come fi rst,” he says.
Outside of BCC, Tara is
married to Tyler. They share
two beautiful girls, McKenzie
(age 3) and Elizabeth (16
months), who keep them
active with lots of art
projects, reading and family
time.

walking the
TALK: Lolly Dutton
Fourth Quarter
Recipient and
Yearly Winner of
Walk The Talk
First-time patients often enter Bismarck Cancer
Center with emotions running high from fear and
anger to depression and an overall sense of loss.
Each comes uniquely driven to beat this horrible
disease we know as cancer. Often their fi rst
personal encounter is with Lolly Dutton, the 2011
recipient of the Walk the Talk Excellence Award.
“Lolly becomes the face of BCC as
patients enter the scary, unknown
world of radiation treatment and
stands with them as they face their
early worries,” Tracy Wildeman,
CNDCR director, says. “She fi nds ways
for them to face the road that lies in
front of them as she provides the fi rst-
day orientation to the facility.”
As fi nancial counselor, Lolly works not only with
billing and insurance, but also lodging, fi nancial
assistance, travel and other needs of patients. She
works closely with the patient advocate to insure
that needs are fully addressed. “They are going
through so much and they are so overwhelmed
that often the fi rst few moments alone with a
patient tell us their immediate fears and needs.
Whether it is physical or emotional, we try to
address each one,” says Lolly. “I am so proud
to work for a place that cares so much about a
patient’s whole being.”
Dealing with insurance companies and employers
can be a daunting task, yet Lolly deals with each
uniquely on behalf of patients. And when the
going gets tough, as fi nancial interactions can get
touchy or become frustrating, Lolly maintains
composure. “She remains one of the most positive,
upbeat and selfl ess members of the oncology
team. She maintains an infectiously optimistic
attitude that so often transforms our patients’
(also co-workers’) days,” says Dr. John Watkins,
radiation oncologist. “Much of what she does on
a daily basis is without reciprocation and remains
a thankless task.”
Lolly isn’t looking for anything in return. She’s
wholly seeking to treat others with the Golden
Rule. She treats patients as if they were family
members. “My own mother and father have dealt
with or are still dealing with this disease. I keep in
mind that it could very well be me or my family
on the other side of that desk. It is very important
to me personally that a patient is treated in the
same manner as if they were my own family.”
She remembers a time when an elderly gentleman
walked into the Bismarck Cancer Center. The
news of cancer, the fear of treatment, and the fact
that he would have to leave his family and home
for more than two months was overwhelming. His
wife needed to return home and would not be
able to stay with him. He began to cry. “It hurt so
much to see him break down, and it just goes to
show you the amount of fear this man just could
not tolerate.” Lolly told him she’d be there for
him and, one way or another, they would handle
each obstacle one step at a time. “I will treat you
as if you were my own dad,” Lolly said. And she
did. After the fi rst week, “he was a happy little fella,
he even danced a jig in our hallways,” she recalls.
Simply reaching out to a patient and walking the
talk is how Lolly approaches everyday situations
at BCC. “I’m part of the greatest team ever! This
would be impossible to accomplish if I didn’t have
the team of great, caring people that work here.”
Outside of work she enjoys being a wife, mother,
and grandmother. Family is very important to
her. With her loving husband Barry at her side,
they enjoy special times together with their
oldest daughter Carina, Carina’s husband Barret,
and their granddaughter Laykin; Cassandra,
Cassandra’s husband Ryan, and their grandson
Liam; and their son Taylor and his girlfriend
Courtney. “When we are all under the same roof,
that’s when I realize how truly blessed I am.”
WALK
THE
TALK
Lolly Dutton
“Simply, I wouldn’t be
the person I am today
if I weren’t surrounded
by the most amazing
people who inspire me
to do my best and make
it easy to do my job.”
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Businesses
Invited to Join
Statewide businesses are invited to
participate in the second annual
project HOPE, a community wellness
event from April 16-20 sponsored
by BCC to educate employees about
healthy lifestyles, cancer prevention,
and early detection. We are promoting
HOPE for a healthier tomorrow!
Your business can customize its
participation level with everything
from allowing the staff to dress casual
and wear colors representing the
top four cancers diagnosed in ND
to wearing stickers for each cancer
awareness day of the week. Employees
typically make a donation of $10 for
the week to participate. For more
information, go to bccprojecthope.
weebly.com or call Bismarck Cancer
Center at 222-6100.
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New Survivorship Program
Beginning in 2012
In 2012, an exciting new Survivorship
Program will begin at BCC, including the
hiring of a nurse to help line up resources
each survivor needs. “This is all about
how we can continue reaching and caring
for our patients during and following
treatment,” Nurse Manager Tara Schilke
said. “There are so many available resources
if people know how to access them.”
Each patient will be provided with: a
written treatment summary, recommended
follow-up schedule, side effects of the
disease and treatment, what to look for
regarding reoccurrence, and a list of
support systems for survivor caregivers.
As part of the Survivorship Program,
BCC’s annual “Cancer Survivorship--It’s
Worth Celebrating” social will take place
on Wednesday, June 27.
BCC Physical
Therapy Program
GOING STRONG
FOR PATIENTS
Bismarck Cancer Center, in cooperation with
Medcenter One and with St. Alexius Medical Center,
recently started a Physical Therapy Survivorship
and Rehabilitation Program for BCC patients. This
program is designed to help increase a patient’s ability
to live a normal and active life during and after cancer
treatment. Services are provided by physical therapists
specializing in the treatment of cancer patients.
“Many of our patients experience profound fatigue and
de-conditioning from cancer and radiation therapy,”
said Tara Schilke, nurse manager.
“This program will help patients move
past the challenges of their disease by
possibly helping to decreasing fatigue,
increase strength and improve quality of
life.”
BCC physicians work closely with the physical
therapists to ensure that patients are able to achieve
maximal functional independence, specifi c to each
patient’s needs. This evaluation is free of charge to BCC
patients as a service provided by the BCC Foundation.

BCC FOUNDATION FUNDRAISERS
Space Aliens hosted an out-of-this-world fundraiser by
donating 20 percent of the dining receipts to the Foundation for
those who brought in a special letter on Sept. 12, 2011. Many
thanks to the Space Aliens crew!
Applefest on September 24-25, 2011, was a great
success! Our many thanks to the many community businesses,
vendors, and volunteers who participated!
An enormous thank you to the Bismarck Eide
Ford sales team for hosting a week-long October event.
Eide Ford donated $50 per vehicle sold during the week to
BCC Foundation!
Our deepest thanks also goes to Bismarck
Motor Company for their October sales event. The company
donated $25 to the BCC Foundation for every car sold!
Hunting Dakota with Roosevelt, held Oct. 14-16,
2011, was a beautiful weekend for a pheasant hunting fundraiser
in western North Dakota. Hunters and ND National Guard
guests enjoyed a weekend of sporting clays, two pheasant hunts,
great meals, and lodging in Medora. Reservations are being
taken for the 2012 hunt: huntingdakotawithroosevelt.com.
This One’s For
the Girls and
Family Jewels on
Oct. 8, 2011 were
successful fundraisers
and opportunities
to build awareness
of breast cancer
and prostate cancer.
Both Bismarck events featured a day of live local bands and
additional entertainment, silent auctions, live auctions, and more.
Thank you to Carol Hanson of the BCC Advisory Board for
coordinating these fun-fi lled happenings!
On October 8, the State
Capitol grounds were fi lled with
5K walkers and runners taking part
in Miles for Smiles, sponsored by
Rasmussen College. Many thanks to
the Rasmussen team who coordinate
this event and donate proceeds to
the BCC Foundation every year!
Everyone had a sweet time at Project Pink, sponsored
by Bismarck and Mandan Central Market locations on Oct. 13,
2011. More than 80 businesses participated in this cake-decorating
challenge. Each business decorated a cake within one hour. All
cakes were auctioned at the stores, with proceeds benefi ting the
Foundation!
Think Pink was the theme of a special Bismarck High School
Boys’ Soccer game on Oct. 3, 2011. Team members wore pink in
honor of breast cancer awareness and sold pink T-shirts during
the game. All proceeds were graciously donated to the BCC
Foundation.
In December, women
of the Mid State Porcelain
Art Guild donated 60
gorgeous hand-painted
cups to be given to patients
of the Bismarck Cancer
Center. Our warmest
thanks go to this group
for sharing their beautiful
artistic talents! What a gift!
On Oct. 5, 2011 the BCC
Foundation partnered with
the Bismarck Civic Center to
bring the 2 Friends Tour to
Bismarck, featuring Amy Grant
and Michael W. Smith. More
than 2,100 people attended this
fabulous concert.
In November, the BHS and CHS Girls’ Volleyball Teams
held a special “pink” game to benefi t the BCC Foundation.
Between games, the girls sold pink baubles and items to benefi t the
Foundation. In addition, they created eight beautiful gift baskets
and donated gift cards for patients. We are so grateful for this civicminded
group of young women!
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GIVER
Larry A. Goodmanson
Maureen Beck
Russell Oliger
Willard & Margaret Boyer
Joan Kaelberer
Lila (Melodie) Wannemacher
Darrell & Diane Cuskelly
Wayne & Christi Papke
John Maddock
Sylvan Learning Center
Gerald Sticka
Mavis Burt
Delmar & Veronica Svihovec
G.M. Stanek
Darrel & Sandra Heimbuck
Arthur & Jeanette Oster
Gene & Linda Gorseth
Jeffery & Rhonda Jacobs
Mark & Holly Jundt
Creative Marketing Solutions
Stephen & Debra Rae Craine
Louaine Wetch
Jay & Elsie Seeberg
Daniel & Kerrie Schlecht
James & Kathy Tobolt
Carol Neigum
Erin Schmitz
Bobbi Schmidt
Cheryl Lundstrom
Mary Kingsely
Chelsey Legg
Chelsey Dietz
Laurie Wentz
Ashley Henke
Deb Anderson
Brittany Stuhmiller
Lisa Calvert
Kelly Emter
Lisa Hellman
Minda Lloyd
Andrew Engelman
Heather Pfl eger
Michael Braun
Blair Picchietti
Gary A. Hummel
Bonita Glines
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Nikki Bushaw
Ruben & Mary Lou Brenner
Harvey & Bernice Goehring
Beverly Solberg
Lester & Patricia Leno
John & Connie Doll
Shirley Rickel
Vernard & Bernita Frederick
Martha Frank
Dawn Aberle
Peter & Loretta Hanson
G.M. Stanek
Brian & Debbie Bosch
Carol M. Anderberg
In Memory of Berdella Moser
Elain Martell
In Memory of Viola Boerick
Leonard & Bernadine Schneibel
In Memory of Gerhard & Anna Rau
Gertrude Rau
In Memory of Betty Jane Allen
Vernon & Joan Lasher
In Memory of Maureen Benz
Joanna Fluffy Nicolson
In Memory of Debra Stuart
Michael & Cindi Schumacher
In Memory of Judy G. Sagen Dzul
Nelson & Rebecca Stave
In Memory of Marie Deans
Joe & Myrna Deans
In Memory of Margarete Pladson
Thomas & Mary Lindquist
In Memory of Dora Doll
John & Connie Doll
In Memory of Karen Petryszyn
Ray & Diane Herr
Mary Ann Westerlind
In Memory of Rod Hill
David & Pam Aadness
Brandon & Melissa Klein
Special thanks
to those who
have donated
to the Bismarck
Cancer Center
Foundation
since our last
newsletter
In Memory of Rose Scherbenske
Rodney & Kathy Scherbenske
In Memory of Cecelia Obrigewitch
Rex & Melissa Honeyman
In Memory of DeEtta Crawford
Rex & Melissa Honeyman
In Memory of Kim White
Roger & Stephany Thorsness
In Memory of George W. Paul
Beverly Meyer
Coleine Jacobsen
In Celebration of 2 Years Cancer-Free
Terry C. & Deborah K. Stavn
In Memory of Lorrene Schiermeister
American Legion Auxiliary Linton
In Celebration of Marlene Axtman
Charles Axtman
In Memory of Tyler Emon Dykes
Kenneth & Deb Dykes
In Memory of Darlyne Clausnitzer
W.A. Clausnitzer
In Memory of Jan Hendrickson
Manvile O. Hendrickson
In Memory of Burdette Burt
Mavis Burt
In Celebration of Jim McKenzie
James & Loretta McKenzie
In Celebration of Kylie Sanford
Garrett & Brooke Sanford
In Honor of Darcy Lone Bear
Beverly Lone Bear
In Celebration of Robert Thullner
Robert & Helen Thullner
In Honor of Eldon Hollaar
Eldon & Twylah Hollaar
In Memory of Emma Hamers
Darrell & Connie McQuay

In Memory of George Paul
Eunice Paul
In Memory of Max MCMullen
Herbert & Mildred Thurn
In Memory of Rev. Milbert Haar
Merlin & Lois Borke
CARE GIVER
George & Phyllis Kautzman
Victor & Gail Goetz
James & Ronda Gustafson
Wayne & Karen Schilke
Martha Monke
Dr. Rodolfo & Lydia Carriedo
Florence Wall Ferderer
Philip & Clementine Urlacher
Gary & Dianne Greicar
Dakota Eye Institute
Laif & Kathleen Olson
Andrew & Karen Buntrock
Lois Weltz
Karen Johner
Denese McLeish
Russell & Harriet Gessele
Clinics of St. Alexius
Mark & Carolyn Riegel
George Burns
Boyd & Chantel Southam
Tom & Boni Lenihan
Marilyn Wohlk
In Memory of Vida Lee Williams
Ken Dykes
In Memory of Lois Lund
Joanne Walton
In Memory of Monica Leier
Keith & Laurel Leier
In Memory of Marvin Perius
Cari Ann Timmons
In Memory of Harold & Laverne Warren,
& Pauline Gince
Wade & Michelle Warren
In Memory of Jerry Slag
Iva Slag
In Memory of Michael Weishaar
Kenneth and Ardella Weishaar
In Memory of Jerry Lettenmaier
Anna Lettenmaier Thoen
In Memory of Laverne Schmidt
Leo M. Schmidt
In Memory of Michelle Lamm
Ronald & Amy Lamm
In Celebration of A Clean/Good
Follow-Up Cancer-Free
Elmer Schwarz
In Memory of Carol Larson
Deb Stearns
In Memory of Donna Stearns
Deb Stearns
STRENGTH GIVER
Susan Williams
Rose Marie Gleich
Don Melling
Shrikant & Karen Kubsad
Shirley Fox
Joseph Flath
Dwight & Sharon Hansen
Midwest Business Systems
Dr. Ronald & Joyce Tello
Grand Theatres
Gate City Bank
Dale Ely
Missouri Valley Historical Society
Kelsch, Kelsch, Ruff & Kranda Law Firm
Loren Wanner
Cathedral School Students
Dakota Eye Institute Employees
John & Delores Witt
Bill & Lisa Bauman
R & C Messmer
Magdalena Fleck
Regina Bingert & Family
Wayne & Debbie Schmitcke
Rhonda Mahlum
Capital Credit Union
Eugene & Joan Miller
Kris Todd-Reisnour
In Memory of Garnete Wurst
Thomas Wurst
In Memory of Terra Mattheis
Mylo & Kathy Kramer
In Memory of Karen Aadnes
Melissa & Brandon Klein
In Memory of Jane Dodson
Gary or Cindy Hoffamann
In Memory of Karen Anderson
Darryl & Eunice Anderson
In Memory of Terra Mattheis
Mylo & Kathy Kramer
In Celebration of Dianne Hopfauf
Diane Hopfauf
In Memory of Eugene & Ruth Rau
Delane & Kay Rau
In Memory of Melvin Remmick
Pearl Voegele
In Honor of Ken Dykes & His Team
Dr. Shiraz & Mrs. Darlene Hyder
In Memory of Deceased Parents
Francis E. Hulm
In Honor of Don Fischer
Marlene Magilke
In Memory of Alfred M. Halweg
Ida M. Halweg
In Honor of The Cancer Center &
Their Good Staff
Sherman Sloan
SUPPORT GIVER
Cindy Schaaf
Gertrude Helm
Dennis & Carol Mongeon
HUB International
Dickinson Girl Scouts
John & Denise Kaelberer
Metro Area Ambulance Service
In Memory of Stan Moen
All his friends at Hometown Tavern
& Bottle Shop
In Memory of Gordon Cofer
Rocky Cofer & Family
Colin Cofer & Family
Robby Weinberger & Family
Becky Hauge & Family
In Memory of Geroge W. Paul
Paul Family
Michael & Connie Quinn
In Memory of Valentine Zacher
Jerry & Sandy Heck
COURAGE GIVER
Bismarck Surgical Associates
North Dakota Roughrider Marathon
Prairie Knights Casino
North Dakota Guaranty & Title
& Employees
Bismarck Motor Company
BHS Girls Volleyball
CHS Girls Volleyball
Verne A. Goeppinger
In Memory of Newton E.
& Evelyn Dykes
Ken Dykes
In Memory of Lorraine A. Kilen
The Virgil Kilen Family
In Memory of Donna Ryberg
Virgil Ryberg
HOPE GIVER
Gary & Kathryn Miller
Bis-Man Stock Car Association Inc.
Laurine Engel
K & H Electric Inc.
Walmart South
Every effort has been made to ensure
accuracy of gift reporting. If an error
has been made in your giving history,
please contact us at 701-222-6100.
Thank you!
through hope. help. healing. BISMARCK CANCER CENTER 9

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BCC FOUNDATION FUNDRAISERS
BCCF Advisory Board member Ryan Stiefel
talks with Duey Johnson during the
announcement of the Foundation’s new
Donna Johnson Memorial Scholarship.
BISMARCK CANCER CENTER connecting lives
NEW NURSING
SCHOLARSHIPS Available
The Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation is excited to announce the Bismarck
Cancer Center Foundation Donna Johnson Memorial Scholarship. This program will
provide scholarships to individuals who are interested in and committed to oncology
nursing and who are pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing through a Bismarck
college. Scholarships are also available to registered nurses pursuing a master’s degree
or oncology certifi cation. Annually two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to
qualifi ed individuals. Priority deadline for this scholarship is March 1, 2012.
“The Foundation’s mission is to help the patient throughout his or her cancer
journey with needed services and fi nancial care,” said Tara Schilke, nurse manager/
Oncology Program coordinator at the Bismarck Cancer Center. This scholarship will
provide fi nancial assistance towards educating students who will be providing the care
and needed services for our cancer patients in the future.”
Scholarship applications can be found on the BCC website and are available at
Bismarck colleges.

BISMARCK CANCER CENTER FOUNDATION
NEW DONATION OPTION – DIRECT CONTRIBUTION PLAN
We are pleased to off er you our new donation method – DIRECT CONTRIBUTION PLAN.
Now you can have your donation made directly from your checking account.
Please consider making a monthly commitment to the Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation. It is simple to do using
our new Direct Contribution Plan. Just complete the section below, choose the amount you would like to contribute
each month, and we’ll made the arrangements for you.
� YES, I would like to become a Monthly Donor. I authorize the following monthly donation:
Monthly Amount = Annual Amount Monthly Amount = Annual Amount
� $10 $ 120 � $ 15 $ 180
� $ 20
� Other $ _____
$ 240 � $ 25 $ 300
Please deduct this amount monthly from my account, specifi ed on my check
(attach a voided check)
� Option 1 – 1st business day each month beginning (month) __________ (year) __________
� Option 2 – 15th business day each month beginning (month) _________ (year) __________
_______________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
Signature Email
Th ank you for your wonderful support. Your gift helps support the Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation
with helping patients during their cancer journeys. Your gift is tax-deductible.
You may discontinue this kind and generous
commitment at any time by writing to:
Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation
500 North 8th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
through hope. help. healing. BISMARCK CANCER CENTER 11

500 N 8th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501
bismarckcancercenter.com
The Bismarck Cancer Center staff wishes
you a New Year of hope, help, and healing! Every piece of the universe, even the tiniest
little snow crystal, matters somehow.
I have a place in the pattern, and so do you…
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– T.A. Barron