Cando Connection

06/30/2025

In loving memory...in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. You have done so much to help others give back, but your give back and dedication was unmatched. ❤

Cynthia (Cindy) Jan Eggl, 67, of Fargo, ND passed away suddenly in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 2 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cando, ND with Fr. Daniel Musgrave celebrating Mass. Visitation in Fargo, ND will....

05/15/2025

As we head into summer let’s take a look back to the year 2009…Cando’s125th Celebration and All School reunion over the July 4th weekend. During the talent show at the Audi Theater these photos were taken as the Satin Sounds (Eggl Sisters) performed as one of the many talented acts. A lot of smiling faces to see, many no longer with us, but what a great memory! See how many you can identify. Enjoy the performance as well by clicking this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoRmOyykRts&list=PLLTBCA-7Sv9DuyeNzqsaoCxt8uSa3QQz_

02/14/2025

Thank you so much . . . Announcement of Designation Opportunity Winners!

What an exciting day! We are grateful that our donors, match sponsors, and volunteers were so generous in supporting this special 24-hour giving event. Our preliminary total for the event as of 12:00 Midnight is $10,365, and the overall preliminary total for all of the charities participating in the 2025 Giving Hearts Day Event is $31,477,527 – another phenomenal record-breaking year! We are also so very humbled and proud to announce that our overall fundraising efforts for the Impact-Cando Connection Fund, since inception in 2008, is at $344,110! Of that total raised, $7,920.77 are in-kind gifts!

The Impact-Cando Connection Fund continued their designation opportunities for the 2025 Giving Hearts Day Event and we are happy to announce the winners of each designation below. For additional information about the other Designation Opportunities, please visit this link:http://www.candoconnection.org/images/Designation_Opportunities_for_2025_Giving_Hearts_Day_Event_-_2-13-25.pdf

*PLEASE NOTE: All designations must be made to a Cando-area nonprofit, governmental, or educational entity approved by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

1. CANDO Strength in Numbers GHD Designation: WINNER: Legacy Cooperative, Bisbee ND
2. CANDO Caring Heart Family/Individual GHD Designation: WINNER: Debbie Currie, Bottineau, ND
3. CANDO Inside the Lines GHD Drawing Designation: WINNER: Rebecca Kingsley, Cando, ND
4. CANDO Outside the Lines GHD Drawing Designation: WINNER: Jamie Wilde - In Honor of Janice Reed, Wausau, WI
5. CANDO Pioneer Heart GHD Drawing Designation: WINNER: First United Bank, Cando, ND
6. CANDO Tender Heart GHD Drawing Designation: WINNER: Mindy Reimer, Cando, ND

CONGRATULATIONS to all the designation opportunity winners!
We are certain that the Cando/Towner County area charitable organizations that benefit from our combined efforts are thankful for the continuing support that sustains their programs and services. Thanks again for your generosity, for giving with your heart to support the Impact-Cando Connection Fund and for saying - We sincerely appreciate it!
Impact-Cando Connection Fund
Advisory Board
Cindy Eggl, Jill Eggl, and Rusty Papachek

02/14/2025

As of 10:00 pm, donations for Giving Hearts Day for the Impact-Cando Connection Fund total $10,165 - our sincere thanks to those who have donated! We have 2 hours left for people to make a donation to benefit the Cando/Towner County, ND area - follow this direct link to make a donation: https://app.givingheartsday.org/ #/charity/227 By donating, you can say for -

02/14/2025

As of 7:00 pm, donations for Giving Hearts Day for the Impact-Cando Connection Fund total $9,645 - our sincere thanks to those who have donated! We have 5 hours left for people to make a donation to benefit the Cando/Towner County, ND area - follow this direct link to make a donation: https://app.givingheartsday.org/ #/charity/227. By donating, you can say for -

02/13/2025

Henry the Heart, Jill and Cindy are looking for your donation to the Impact-Cando Connection Fund for Giving Hearts Day! If you have already given, thank you so very much! ❤️ If you would like to give, just follow this link to complete your donation: https://app.givingheartsday.org/ #/charity/227

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02/13/2025

GHD Fundraising Update: As of noon today we are sitting at $8,450 raised.

Okay, you Candoites, former Candoites, or people with a Cando Connection who have NEVER donated to the Impact - Cando Connection Fund on Giving Hearts Day, this is YOUR time to SHINE! We currently have only 2 individuals qualified as NEW donors for our Cando Tender Heart GHD drawing for a $500 designation opportunity. Please note: All designations must be made to a Cando area nonprofit, governmental, or educational entity approved by the Impact - Cando Connection Fund advisory board.
You have until 11:59 PM Central time to make an online donation. Here is the link: https://app.givingheartsday.org/ #/charity/227

02/13/2025

We are now just under 3 1/2 hours to the official start of Giving Hearts Day at 12:00 Midnight on Feb. 13th! For those who want to give a donation to benefit the Impact-Cando Connection Fund, here is the direct link: https://app.givingheartsday.org/ #/charity/227

Double your gift by supporting the Impact–Cando Connection Fund on Giving Hearts Day! All donations of $10 or more made to the Impact-Cando Connection Fund will be matched, up to $3,000, by our Giving Hearts Day Match Partners listed below – a special thank you to them!

Bravera Bank
Cindy Eggl, Author of “Boundless Blessings and God’s Grace – My Journey Through Breast Cancer”
Jill Eggl Lighting Design Studio, LLC
First State Bank of Cando
First United Bank
James and Linda Gibbens
Legacy Cooperative
The Q Restaurant - R.J. and Katie Miller and Family
Nicholas Farms
Nodak Crop Insurance - Jeff Miller, Agent
Rusty and Neva Papachek and Family
Troy and Cindy Senger
Teubner Farms - Jeff and Cathryn Teubner
Traynor Farms - Pat and Jamie Traynor Family
281 Spirit Shop - Chad and Jo Staus
David and Marie Wolsky

For more information on how to participate and qualify for the six designation opportunities for the Impact-Cando Connection Fund, follow this link:http://www.candoconnection.org/images/Designation_Opportunities_for_2025_Giving_Hearts_Day_Event_-_2-13-25.pdf

We are so humbled and proud to help coordinate and provide an opportunity for the generosity of people who have a "Cando Connection"! We know on -

02/04/2025

We are just 10 days away from the beginning of 2025 Giving Hearts Day - February 13th! You will soon be seeing the Giving Hearts Day signs around the Cando area. Our sincere thanks to R.J. and Katie Miller for sharing your time and talent once again for placing the signs.

For more information on how to participate and qualify for the six designation opportunities for the Impact-Cando Connection Fund, follow this link:http://www.candoconnection.org/images/Designation_Opportunities_for_2025_Giving_Hearts_Day_Event_-_2-13-25.pdf

Early online giving is now open for the convenience of those not able to access computers on Giving Hearts Day using the link below. Or plan on making your donation on February 13th to benefit the Impact-Cando Connection Fund at https://app.givingheartsday.org/ #/charity/227

01/13/2025

Double your gift by supporting the Impact–Cando Connection Fund on Giving Hearts Day - Thursday, February 13, 2025! All donations of $10 or more made to the Impact-Cando Connection Fund will be matched, up to $3,000, by our Giving Hearts Day Match Partners listed below – a special thank you to them!
Bravera Bank
Cindy Eggl, Author of “Boundless Blessings and God’s Grace –
My Journey Through Breast Cancer”
Jill Eggl Lighting Design Studio, LLC
First State Bank of Cando
First United Bank
James and Linda Gibbens
Legacy Cooperative
The Q Restaurant - R.J. and Katie Miller and Family
Nicholas Farms
Nodak Crop Insurance - Jeff Miller, Agent
Rusty and Neva Papachek and Family
Troy and Cindy Senger
Teubner Farms - Jeff and Cathryn Teubner
Traynor Farms - Pat and Jamie Traynor Family
281 Spirit Shop - Chad and Jo Staus
David and Marie Wolsky

12/05/2024

We are thankful for our donors who have given to the Impact-Cando Connection Fund, which has allowed "our" fund to be able to issue seventeen new grants to charitable organizations in the Cando/Towner County, ND area. The following grants totaling $17,000 are as follows:

• Cando Area Food Pantry - $1,500.00 -
2024-2025 Feeding Our Students Project
Grant
• Cando Arts Council - $500.00 -
Audi Theatre Gallery Sign Grant
• Cando Baseball Association - $1,000.00 -
Batting Cages and Backstop Grant
• Can-Do Senior Citizens - $500.00 -
Bus Barn Expansion Grant
• City of Cando
o Cando Community Library -$500.00 -
Large Print Book Collection Expansion
Grant
o Cando Fire Department - $500.00 -
Purchase of Bunker Gear Set Grant
o Cando Golf Course - $1,000.00 -
Clubhouse Storage Closet Floor Repair
Project Grant
o Cando Golf Course - $2,000.00 -
Cando Pavilion Renovation Project Grant
o Cando Hockey Arena - $500.00 -
Cando Hockey Boosters Youth Hockey
Program Grant
o Cando Park Board - $1,000.00 -
Cando All Seasons Arena Roof Repair
Project Grant
• Heartview Foundation-Cando - $500.00 -
Equine Assisted Growth and Learning
Association Supplies Grant
• Northstar Public School District Foundation - $2,000.00 -
Scholarship Program Grant
• Towner County Ambulance Service, Inc. - $500.00 -
Cold Weather Winter Gear for First
Responders Grant
• Towner County 4-H Clubs - $500.00 -
Towner County 4-H Livestock Judging
Team Grant
• Towner County Historical Society - $500.00 -
Depot Ceiling Repair Project Grant
• Towner County Medical Center - $2,500.00 -
Pediatric Emergency Preparedness
Project Grant
• UFFDA Fund for Animals - $1,500.00 -
Spay/Neuter, Vaccinations and Re-Homing
Services Grant

We are still accepting donations through mid-December for the Impact-Cando Connection Fund 2024 Caring Campaign. You can mail your check to:

Attn: Cindy Eggl
Impact-Cando Connection Fund
2701 12th Street South, #14
Fargo, ND 58103

Our sincere thanks to everyone who has contributed time, talent, or treasure over the past seventeen years our fund has been in existence. We are looking forward to participating in the 2025 Giving Hearts Day Event being held on February 13th.