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HAVE A NICE DAY FOUNDATION FAMILY ON VIKINGS.COM
(Updated: And KARE 11 & the Today Show!)

The Minnesota Vikings were incredible hosts for Nice*Day #12, allowing our amazing mom to fulfill her dream of being a game day photographer.  They also featured her in a lovely writeup on Vikings.com after the event.  Read more here: ​Vikings https://www.vikings.com/news/photography-experience-means-the-world-to-oncology-nurse-fighting-cancer​
UPDATE!  Erika's story was covered by the beloved KARE11 journalist, Boyd Huppert for his segment Land of 10,000 stories, including a mention of her Nice*Day with the Minnesota Vikings.  See the story and her lovely perspective here: ​https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/land-of-10000-stories/nurse-with-incurable-cancer-stays-at-bedsides-of-her-young-cancer-patients/89-44e0b6f1-38de-4832-806f-57f13a767559
ANOTHER BIG UPDATE! Erika's story reached the Today Show and she was honored as part of their Pink Power Today segment.  Erika had a one-on-one chat with Hoda talking about their shared experience of fighting cancer.  The Today Show sent a field team to Minnesota to join Erika, her family and her coworkers live and share some big surprises with the family.  See the lovely segment here: ​https://www.today.com/video/meet-the-nurse-who-treats-kids-with-cancer-as-she-battles-breast-cancer-92999749675
From the University of Minnesota:
ANOTHER UPDATE!!!
The Minnesota Vikings recognized Erika as a Hometown Hero at a recent game and she got to sound the Gjallarhorn.  In addition, she was finally able to meet Kyle Rudolph, a Viking that she had always admired due to his family's commitment to supporting pediatric patients at the University of Minnesota hospital where she works.  Hear her beautiful perspective in her interview with the Vikings here: ​https://www.facebook.com/minnesotavikings/videos/hometown-hero-erika-rucks/1869076196567884/
Addition Coverage here: ​https://www.startribune.com/andover-nurse-with-incurable-cancer-cares-for-young-cancer-patients/573480061

​HAVE A NICE DAY FOUNDATION FEATURED ON CHANNEL 9
Have a Nice Day Foundation was happy to share the story of our amazing families live in studio with the Fox 9 weekend team. Thank you Leah for reaching out to feature Have a Nice Day Foundation. 
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​HAVE A NICE DAY FOUNDATION FEATURED IN THE SUN SAILOR
Read more about Have a Nice Day Foundation's beginnings in the Sun Sailor article below:
​http://sailor.mnsun.com/2017/05/09/local-nonprofit-ensures-parents-with-cancer-have-a-nice-day/

​HAVE A NICE DAY FOUNDATION "MAYOR FOR A DAY"
​COVERED BY FOX 9, KSTP 5 AND KARE 11
"Mayor Dave" held a press conference at Station 14 firehouse in North Minneapolis to speak about the importance of community.  KSTP 5, Fox 9 and KARE 11 all had crews out covering the event and remarks from both Mayors. See the Fox 9 news story here: http://www.fox9.com/news/252754597-story and Dave's remarks to Channel 5 below.

​HAVE A NICE DAY FOUNDATION AWARDED CITIES 97 SAMPLER FUNDS
What an honor it was to be recognized.  Thank you Cities 97 for helping us continue to make a difference for families fighting cancer! 

HAVE A NICE DAY FOUNDATION FEATURED ON ABC KSTP 5
The Minneapolis ABC affiliate, KSTP Channel 5, came out to Flying Cloud airport to cover our Nice*Day - Gift of Flight. It was wonderful to have them there to document the experience for our special family. The story ran with a live shot during the 6pm news, as well as the morning broadcasts the following day.

​HAVE A NICE DAY FOUNDATION FEATURED ON BUZN 102.9
Y'all are too sweet! Have a Nice Day Foundation was recognized as a Humble & Kind recipient on BUZN 102.9.  As a result, we had two tickets to see Tim McGraw at the Tree Town Music Festival to give away to a mom or dad with cancer.  Due to the remote location, we could not find someone to use the tickets but we thank BUZN 102.9 for the recognition and the ability to share our story, in hopes that more people who qualify for Have a Nice Day Foundation's Nice*Days can find us!
Tim McGraw’s “Humble and Kind” has touched fans around the world.
A “pay it forward” message resonates within the song.
We’ve all experienced and witnessed acts of kindness that have “made our day”, now it’s time to SHARE and RECOGNIZE those who “helped the next one in line”.
Who would YOU like to THANK for doing something selfless... for you, or for someone else?
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UPDATE: Thanks to the exposure on BUZN 102.9, a local woman realized Have a Nice Day Foundation would be perfect match for her coworker's situation, and as a result the Nice*Day - International Champions Cup happened.  Thanks BUZN 102.9 for helping us make a difference in the lives of others!
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​HAVE A NICE DAY FOUNDATION FEATURED ON USA TODAY WEBSITE!
We were thrilled to hear that KARE11's news story on our Nice*Day family's night out at Taylor Swift was featured on the USA Today website.  Thank you for helping to spread awareness of this great cause and featuring Have a Nice Day Foundation on the USA Today website.

​HAVE A NICE DAY FOUNDATION FEATURED ON NBC KARE 11
​Minneapolis' NBC station, KARE11 did a wonderful news story featuring our Nice*Day Taylor Swift family and their touching story today.  Sanibel and mom Natasha were exceptionally well spoken and we are so proud of them for sharing their story.
See the family's story on KARE11 here:
​http://legacy.kare11.com/story/entertainment/2015/09/14/mom-daughter-battle-cancer-together/72239390/