A fun night of music and hope for breast cancer research and innovation.

BIG STARS & PINK GUITARS

A rhythm for change

 

Thank you for joining us for the 8th annual Big Stars & Pink Guitars, a special event that raised $1,098,250 for breast cancer care and research!

 

This rockin’ evening combines the power of music and the power of philanthropy to spark meaningful change for those facing the fear and uncertainty of a breast cancer diagnosis.

 

We’re proud to say that 100% of every dollar raised from this amazing event stays local to support the Edith Sanford Breast Center. Since its inception in 2018, Big Stars & Pink Guitars has raised more than $5.4 million for breast cancer research and treatment.

 

Interested in sponsoring a guitar?

 

If you’re interested in sponsoring a guitar for the 2026 event, please contact Ashton Siebrecht at ashton.siebrecht@sanfordhealth.org or by calling (605) 312-6719.

Strike the beat for an unforgettable evening

This one-of-a-kind evening will share how your support helps the 1 in 8 women who will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of their lifetimes.

 

Fueled by philanthropy, our expert care teams, leading-edge researchers, and state-of-the-art screening technology are what set the Edith Sanford Breast Center apart. Thanks to the generosity of so many, we continue to transform the future of care for those facing a breast cancer diagnosis.

 

 

PUMP UP THE BASS

The evening will feature more than 20 pink firefly guitars signed by some of the world’s biggest stars — many of whom have been touched by breast cancer — in a live auction event. Past events have featured guitars signed by some of the biggest names in music — stars like Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, Carrie Underwood, Snoop Dogg, Cher, and REO Speedwagon just to name a few!

 

Featuring:

  • Live music from Kory and the Fireflies celebrating the power of music, hope and philanthropy.
  • Don’t forget to wear your best concert glam for the chance to win the BEST DRESSED award. (Feathers, leather, sequins, sparkles — we want it all!)

 

A FUN NIGHT FOR A SPECIAL CAUSE

100% of every dollar raised at Big Stars Pink Guitars’ supports the Edith Sanford Breast Center’s mission to revolutionize breast cancer care and research. You can help fuel local priorities including:

 

Patient care and family support

  • Services like nurse navigation, which helps guide patients through every step of the journey
  • Complimentary wig or head coverings for patients

 

Equipment

  • State-of-the-art 3D mammography machines
  • 3DQuorum imaging technology, which helps radiologists read images faster and more efficiently, leading to more accurate and timely diagnoses
  • Scalp cooling systems to maintain patients’ hair during chemotherapy

 

Research

  • Patient care costs for participation in clinical trials and research studies

 

A survivor’s story

Jen’s road to remission was anything but easy, but thanks to expert care from the Edith Sanford Breast Center in Sioux Falls, where philanthropy powers lifesaving equipment, groundbreaking research and essential programs, she and her family never faced the journey alone.