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Leading the Search for a Cure.

The Sanford Project is lucky to have the support of many in our fight against type 1 diabetes. Among those helping us find a cure are Todd and Linda Broin.



Residents of Sioux Falls, SD, Todd and Linda Broin have generously donated a $10 million gift to fund the Chair of The Sanford Project. Through this gift, The Sanford Project will be able to recruit a world-class medical expert to lead us in finding a cure for type 1 diabetes.

More about the Todd & Linda Broin Gift.

Why did Todd & Linda Broin make this gift to fund the Chair of the Sanford Project?

Todd and Linda Broin believe The Sanford Project will produce a cure to benefit the millions of people who suffer from type 1 diabetes. This family understands the importance of recruiting and supporting a lead researcher to achieve this accomplishment.

What will this gift support?

The $10 million gift will establish the Todd and Linda Broin Chair of The Sanford Project. The gift will support the salary and other related research projects and expenses of the director of The Sanford Project.


How will this money be used?

Up to 50% will help support the salary and related expenses of the Chair of The Sanford Project. The remaining 50% will be used at the discretion of the Chair for special needs related to his or her work including equipment, side projects and technology.

"Todd and Linda Broin's bold leadership gift of $10 million follows both the landmark generosity of my friend, T. Denny Sanford, and his inspiring commitment through Sanford Health to solve the diabetes disease puzzle. I salute the Broins, who are internationally respected as biofuel development visionaries. They were quick to recognize and align themselves in support of the vision and power of Sanford Health's extraordinary diabetes project. The phenomena of this extraordinary example of ‘philanthropic giving begetting more giving’ lends itself toward early discovery of novel diabetes cures and treatments. The Burnham Institute for Medical Research is very proud to be an active research partner in this challenging endeavor.”
- Malin Burnham, Chairman of the Burnham Institute for Medical Research
  La Jolla, California