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The ARK Foundation

A 501c3 non-profit deducated to helping Montana families facing complex medical needs thrive 💫

Ark-foundation.org

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At The ARK Foundation, our mission is to empower family members of children who are living with rare or chronic conditions by providing financial support. Our vision is that no family navigating the unexpected costs of complex medical care feels alone in their journey. Through advocacy, awareness, and collaboration, we strive to enhance the quality of life for children and their families, fostering hope and resilience every step of the way.

06/14/2026

Today is World Blood Donor Day ❤️

Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. A single blood donation can help save multiple lives, supporting patients undergoing surgery, cancer treatment, trauma care, and those living with chronic or rare medical conditions.

The need for blood never stops, but donations often fall short of demand. If you're eligible, consider scheduling a donation and encouraging friends and family to do the same!

06/12/2026

The countdown is officially on! The Run for Rare is next month!

A few friendly reminders:
✅ Register (https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/Missoula/ARKFoundationRUNFORRARE) if you haven't already to help ensure we have a race shirt reserved for you.
✅ Start planning your zebra gear! We'll be awarding our Best Dressed Zebra!
✅ Invite a friend (or three) to join you on race day.

We can't wait to see a sea of stripes on July 19th! 🖤🤍

Photos by: Jennifer Rol Photography

06/10/2026

Did you know we take in-kind donations too? This box of pediasure is heading out to one of our families. 💫

We are currently supporting several families for medically necessary nutrition and have a great need for unexpired Pediasure Grow & Gain (any flavor), Boost (any flavor), and Pediasure 1.5 (vanilla). If you have any of these in your stock that is waiting to be used, please reach out to us!

Medically necessary nutrition can cost families up to $2,000 per month and is often not covered by insurance. Many children with complex medical needs rely on specialized nutrition to grow, thrive, and manage conditions such as feeding disorders, metabolic diseases, gastrointestinal conditions, severe allergies, and tube-feeding dependence. Unfortunately, insurance coverage for medically necessary nutrition in Montana is often limited, leaving many families to shoulder the cost of a treatment their child depends on every day. This is why we are passionate about Medical Nutrition Equity!

06/08/2026

Making a Difference Monday!

A huge thank you to Lucca Scariano with Edward Jones for supporting our 2026 Run for Rare!

At Edward Jones, building strong relationships and helping families plan for long-term financial success is at the heart of what they do. Whether it’s preparing for the future, navigating life changes, or creating financial stability, having trusted guidance can make all the difference for families.

That same commitment to supporting families in our community is why partnerships like this mean so much to us. Thank you, Lucca and Edward Jones, for helping us continue providing support to Montana children and families navigating rare, complex, and chronic medical conditions!

06/05/2026

⚾️ Is there a better way to spend a summer Tuesday night than at the ballpark?

Join us for Community Tuesday with the Missoula PaddleHeads and support The ARK Foundation! Best of all, 100% of ticket sales purchased through our link will directly support Montana families of children with rare, chronic, and complex medical conditions.

Grab your tickets (https://tickets.paddleheadspost.com/c/fjsstzr1), cheer on the PaddleHeads, and help make a difference! We can't wait to see you there!

06/01/2026

Making a Difference Monday!

We’re excited to welcome Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana as a sponsor of our 2026 Run for Rare! 💙🦓

As Montana’s largest statewide health insurer, BCBSMT serves more than 300,000 members across our state and continues to invest in the health and wellbeing of Montana communities.

Thank you, BCBSMT, for helping us make Run for Rare 2026 possible 💛

05/27/2026

As May comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank all the providers and caregivers that work hard every day to promote better speech, language, and hearing. We are so grateful to partner with so many families and providers that work day in and day out to improve access to communication for kids (and adults) of all needs! is so proud to be able to walk alongside families looking to further support for their kids, by removing financial barriers for services such as speech therapy or even connecting families with access to AAC devices, when needed.

This is also your annual reminder to care for your hearing with the rest of your body!
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05/25/2026

Making a Difference Monday!
Need a boost? ⚡

Thanks to GU Energy Labs, our Run for Rare participants will be fueled up with energy chews in their swag bags 💪💛

Now all that’s left to do is sign up and join us! 🏃‍♀️
Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/Missoula/ARKFoundationRUNFORRARE

05/22/2026

⚾️ Summer nights at the ballpark are even better when they give back 💛

Join The ARK Foundation for our Community Tuesday event with the Missoula Paddleheads! Every ticket purchased through our link (https://tickets.paddleheadspost.com/c/fjsstzr1) sends 100% of the proceeds directly back to The ARK Foundation to help Montana families of children with complex and rare medical needs.

05/19/2026

Every donation to The ARK Foundation helps make moments like this possible 💛

Because of our community’s generosity, families across Montana can access the specialized care their children need. Medical travel requires long-distances, time away from home, and added financial stress. We are so grateful to support kids like Dean and so many others navigating rare, complex, and chronic medical conditions throughout our state.

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3025 South Ave W
Missoula, MT
59804

Website

http://Www.ark-foundation.org/, http://givebutter.com/ark-foundation

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