Earlier this month, senior Augustana baseball player, Parker Hanson, had his prosthetic arm and attachments stolen from his vehicle in Sioux Falls, SD. At the time of the fitting, the value of the arm and attachments was upwards of $20,000-$25,000.

Checks can be made out to Augustana University, with Parker Hanson noted in the memo line and sent to:

Augustana University
2001 S Summit Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57197

Donations made to this fundraiser will go directly to Parker for the replacement of his prosthetic. Any additional funds raised in excess of the cost of replacement will be donated to the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children and NubAbility on Parker’s behalf. Thank you in advance for your support of Parker, Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, and NubAbility.

Note: Donations to this cause are not a tax deductible gift. NCAA bylaw 16.11.1.8e permits an institution to host a fundraiser on behalf of a student-athlete in extraordinary circumstances.

16.11.1.8 Miscellaneous Benefits. An institution may provide or arrange for the following benefits for a student-athlete: [R] (Adopted: 1/9/06, Revised: 6/22/11, 1/17/15 effective 8/1/15)
(a) The use of a return ticket at any time after conclusion of a foreign tour;
(b) Participation in receptions and festivities associated with championships, conference tournaments or all-star events hosted by and conducted on the institution's campus;
(c) Telephone calls; (Revised: 4/16/19)
(d) Reasonable tokens of support in the event of serious injury, serious illness, or death of a relative or legal guardian (See Bylaw 16.6.1.2 for transportation expenses); (Revised: 7/23/19)
(e) Fundraisers for student-athletes (or their family members) under the following conditions: (Revised: 7/22/14)
(1) Extreme circumstances should be extraordinary in the result of events beyond the control of the student-athlete;
(2) The proceeds must be designated for a specific purpose;
(3) The proceeds may be given directly to the beneficiaries, with receipt kept on file by the institution, which must include the amount of expenses incurred and the total amount received; and
(4) The excess proceeds must be given to a not-for-profit organization with the receipt kept on file by the institution.
(f) The payment of admission costs or a meal for any student-athlete being honored at a nonathletics ceremony; and
(g) Apparel to be used for events at which the student-athlete is representing the institution (e.g., community engagement activities, community service activities). (Revised: 7/22/08)

Questions: Contact Emily Punt at emily.punt@augie.edu.