Investing in
Health, Hope
& Community
We are proud to support UW Health in northern Illinois. Every dollar you donate here stays here, funding the facilities, services and investments necessary to save lives and deliver remarkable health care, close to home.
Investing in Health, Hope & Community
Together, we are committed to raising dollars that stay local to fund the facilities, services and investment necessary to save lives and deliver remarkable health care, close to home.
Make a
difference locally
A legacy of giving back
Since the very first dollar was donated more than 100 years ago, the legacy of giving back to support excellence in health care and compassionate service in our community has been strong. SwedishAmerican Health Foundation (SAHF) continues that tradition today.
When you give to SAHF, you are supporting local projects and initiatives that are life-changing for people in our community. Every dollar you donate here stays here, so we can invest in world-class facilities and services that meet and exceed the needs of our patients in the Northern Illinois/Rockford region.
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Why give?
Every dollar you donate is strategically invested in world-class facilities, cutting-edge technologies, innovative services and personalized, remarkable care at UW Health in northern Illinois.
Give generously today and help us continue to save lives and shape a healthier future for our region.
What your gift supports
At the heart of our mission is the unwavering commitment to improving lives and providing remarkable health care. Your gift ensures that we can support the areas of greatest need, provide assistance and hope during crisis and invest in specialized care.
Did you know?
First donation made to construct a Swedish hospital more than 100 years ago.
The amount of your donation that stays local.
I give because SwedishAmerican Health Foundation fills in the gaps in our health care system and supports the areas of greatest need in our community.”
– Dr. Tarek Harb, UW Health obstetrician and gynecologist
Make a difference
Your support, big or small, creates a lasting impact. Explore the ways you can help us shape a healthier future for our community.
𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄'𝘀 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 — 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!🚨
Blood donations are critically needed, and we need your help.
📅 Tuesday, June 2
🕛 Noon to 5 p.m.
📍 UW Health Heart Hospital, 1350 Charles St., Rockford
All donors receive a Red Robin coupon and are entered to win a $1,000 Kelley Williamson gas card.
Help us fill our remaining appointments and make a lifesaving difference for local patients and families. Just one blood donation can help save up to three lives right here in our community. ❤️
Hosted by: SwedishAmerican Health Foundation and Rock River Valley Blood Center. ... See MoreSee Less
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𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐮𝐩 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 at UW Health SwedishAmerican 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐬!
𝐖𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 to fill all 62 donor appointments to meet the critical need for blood donations in our community.
All donors will receive a 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐨𝐧 for a FREE appetizer, dessert or milkshake with entrée purchase and will be entered to win a $𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐊𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝 as part of the Rock River Valley Blood Center Memorial Day to Labor Day promotion!
𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐬, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟔, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐬:
• FREE Foundation lunch cooler
• UW Health Commons Café meal ticket
To schedule your appointment, scan the QR code, register online at rrvbc-donor.prod.forcytesp.com/schedule-donation?date=2026-06-02&operation_id=166868&operation_ty... or call Rock River Valley Blood Center at (815) 965-8751.
📅 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞: 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐
🕛 𝐍𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝟓 𝐩.𝐦.
📍 𝐈𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐖 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥
1350 Charles St., Rockford
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At SwedishAmerican Health Foundation, we extend our deepest gratitude to all who have served, and we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
May we never forget their courage, dedication and legacy. ❤️
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