Fuel the Fight

09/05/2025

Happy !

We hope you join us TOMORROW, especially for our coffee and pie social from 8am-10am! We can't wait to see you all there! 🎉

09/04/2025

Who's excited for our NEW addition this year to Fuel the Fight? 🚒

We are thrilled to have multiple workforces represented in our Touch-a-Truck event happening from 10:45am-12:30pm THIS SATURDAY!

What are you looking forward to seeing the most? 👀

09/03/2025

No one ever grows up too much to NOT be excited for a bounce castle 🏰

Come jump for the joy of fundraising with us from 11am - 1pm THIS SATURDAY! 🎉

09/02/2025

MEET YOUR DUNKEES 🌊 Dr. Ibrahim

A member of Trinity Health’s cancer team, Moayed Ibrahim, MD, is a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist, dedicated to providing expert care to cancer patients utilizing the latest anti-cancer therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and hormone therapy. He is also skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the blood and blood forming organs.
A graduate of the Hashemite University Faculty of Medicine, Jordan, Dr. Ibrahim did his Internal Medicine residency at East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine in Mountain Home, TN. After completing a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, he accomplished his Hematology/Oncology fellowship at Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA. He was selected as chief resident and chief fellow during his training. Dr. Ibrahim takes pride in treating his patients as he would like his own family members to be treated. He believes that shared decision-making is the cornerstone of a successful treatment plan. Dr. Ibrahim is board certified in Hematology, Medical Oncology, Geriatrics and Internal Medicine. He’s been published in peer-reviewed publications and has been recognized with multiple academic and research awards, including the 2020 American Society of Hematology Abstract Achievement Award. A member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American College of Hematology, and American Geriatric Society, he enjoys cycling, running, and walking his dog, Smoke.

09/01/2025

MEET YOUR DUNKEES 🌊 Austin Burckhard

When we asked Austin what his “why” was for supporting Fuel the Fight, he replied: “I work in radiation oncology and many of my patients travel 2-4 hours each way for treatments Monday through Friday! I love that I’m able to be part of something that raises money to take some of the travel burden off their shoulders!”

08/31/2025

MEET YOUR DUNKEES 🌊 Sam Super

Sam is a born-and-raised Minot local, who currently works for Acme Tools, and a Minot High graduate. He aspires to further his education in Film Directing or Acting as he loves theater and performing all together. He has participated in Minot State University’s Summer Theatre productions and intends to their upcoming season! He loves writing stories and comic book adaptations of his own, and would love to produce his own film one day.
When asked why Fuel the Fight is important to him, he states “because it has such a broad reach. It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t have a loved one or someone they know who is fighting/has fought cancer. With such a shared experience I think it’s important to show empathy for everyone. Community can help heal lots of problems and more connections can be made.” Sam would like to encourage everyone to come out and support the cause this coming Saturday!

08/30/2025

MEET YOUR DUNKEES 🌊 Dr. Steve Shirley

Dr. Steve Shirley began serving as president of Minot State University on July 1, 2014. As Minot State's president, Dr. Shirley also has oversight for MSU’s affiliate two-year campus, Dakota College at Bottineau. Between both campuses, there are nearly 4,000 students and 500 faculty and staff.

Dr. Shirley is a member of the Minot Rotary Noon Club and previously served as club president of both the Valley City and Crookston Rotary Clubs. He serves on the board of directors for the Minot Area Chamber EDC and is an ex-officio board member of the Minot State Development Foundation. Shirley has been a Junior Achievement volunteer, has taught English to adult learners overseas, and has led several groups on international exchange visits. He is a strong advocate for global education and study abroad, the focus of his Ph.D. dissertation.

Dr. Shirley currently serves as vice-chair of the NCAA Board of Governors, the highest governing body in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and chairs the NCAA Division II President’s Council. He also serves on the board of directors of the NCAA’s Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (serving as chair in 2018-19). He previously served on the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Council of Presidents. He has presented at national conferences, and previously served on the Region IV-West Board for the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, chaired the NAIA Dakota Athletic Conference, and served as organizing chair for the North Star Athletic Association.

A Fargo native, Shirley earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration and his doctorate in teaching and learning, all from the University of North Dakota. Additionally, he completed the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Institute for Educational Management. Shirley is a fifth-generation North Dakotan, and he and his wife, Jennifer, are the proud parents of Anna and William. The entire family enjoys attending Minot State events, and both kids are huge fans of Buckshot Beaver!

08/29/2025

It's time to meet your dunkees for the dunk tank next Saturday!

First up: Keli Rosselli-Sullivan 🎉

Keli leads two of the top five pillars of the MACEDC. Keli is responsible for the development and implementation of workforce and military affair strategies and how they support the Minot community. She facilitates the successful launch of the new WayFinders program that welcomes newcomers to the Minot area by matching them with a community champion as well as the Adopt an Airman program. She also leads several military appreciation events including the Prairie Warrior Auction.
Keli serves on the City’s Child Care Committee. She actively serves on the board for Community Rocks and is past co-Chair of the Souris Valley United Way Campaign Committee. Keli is President of the Minot Sertoma Club and served as past President of the YWCA. She has also been a MACEDC ambassador since 2016. Keli was born and raised in Minot and is a graduate Minot State University with a BSW – Bachelor of Social Work. She moved away for 20 years and worked primarily in the human resources field in Minneapolis and Chicago. She was the owner of three Curves for Women franchises in the Chicago area and Nice, France. After five years in San Diego, she made her way back to Minot to raise her son Hunter. She and her wife, Kristi make their home in northwest Minot with their three goldendoodles.

08/28/2025

We are just a little over a week away from our favorite day of the year! What are you looking forward to the most?

08/22/2025

08/20/2025

Check it out!!! Fuel the Fight happening soon in Minot.

The fundraiser’s intention is to provide Trinity Health Cancer Care patients financial aid with their transportation to and from oncology treatments.

The 1 day per year fundraiser includes raffle ticket sales for 15+ prizes, donated by local businesses in Minot, a percentage of sales from Dakota Square Arco the day of, as well as the opportunity for a member of the community to win free gas for a year by filling up 6 gallons or more the day of the event. Over the past 7 years, just under $500,000 has been given back to Trinity patients to offer a sense of comfort in a time of uncertainty.