
Special Olympics athletes receive health screenings
Healthcare screenings provided to Special Olympics athletes at the annual event in Kansas found that more than
The Dane G. Hansen Foundation is committed to providing opportunities for the people of Northwest Kansas to enjoy the highest possible quality of life. Fulfillment of our mission is predicated on three specific goals:
• Strengthening and supporting our communities
• Creating an environment for growth
• Increasing economic opportunities
We will advance our mission by investing in the areas of:
• Education
• Health Care
• Economic Development
• Community Social Services & Security
• Conservation & Environment
• Arts & Culture
• Community Beautification


Healthcare screenings provided to Special Olympics athletes at the annual event in Kansas found that more than

RUSSELL – A new mask fit-testing machine is enhancing safety and readiness for emergencies for Russell firefighters

FORT WALLACE – Nearly 1,000 youth and community members participated in the Fort Wallace Memorial Association History

CONCORDIA – A project that bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world healthcare practice has been

HAYS – More guests than ever registered to participate in the Night to Shine sponsored by the

CEDAR BLUFF STATE PARK – The 2024 Cedar Bluff Outdoor Kids OK Day was a success, attracting

For 58 years, the 4-H Day Camp program has been supported by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation.

GOODLAND – Sherman County Shares Month successfully brought in enough donations to get the full match from

LAKE WILSON STATE PARK – A musical history workshop specific to the history of bluegrass in Kansas

OAKLEY – Audience members enjoyed a musical tour of Mexico during a concert performance of the Marimba

OBERLIN – A unique aspect of GROW Decatur County Community Foundation’s Match Month is Christmas tree ornaments

CONCORDIA – Grant funds from the Hansen Foundation were used to underwrite free family-friendly movies in Mankato,

KIRWIN – The exterior of the historic Kirwin City Library building was meticulously tuckpointed and restored to

The director of one of the Main Street Summer Theater Festival productions in 2024 literally grew up

WAKEENEY – A new LED lighting system has improved visibility of performers on the Trego Community High

SHARON SPRINGS – This year’s major Match Month event for the Wallace County Community Foundation was a

LUCAS – The Big Kansas Road Trip visited Lucas in May 2024. Before the guests arrived, Hansen

SALINA – Enrichment classes are planned at The Garage that teach students from middle-school-aged to adult how