Our Team
Loren Balkowitsch (Founder / Owner) was inspired to begin Give 5 while watching his sister-in-law battle breast cancer. Loren wanted to get off the sidelines and become more proactive in the fight against cancer. Slowly watching a loved one being taken away left him feeling helpless and frustrated. He wanted to help other families who are also dealing with the pain of losing someone that special. Under the Golf Tournament link above you can read about the amazing event Give 5 supports every year, Loren also was a co-founder of the Volkowitsch Open. Loren is the VP of Fundraising on the Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation. His favorite part of working with the BCCF is working with amazing people who always put others first. He enjoys watching the funds raised directly impact the patients supported by the foundation. Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation Loren also serves on the North Dakota State Commission for National and Community Service Board
https://www.bismarckcancercenter.com/give-5-to-cancer-battling-cancer-one-sale-at-a-time/
Josie Gienger (General Manager) has one daughter and was motivated to teach her how to give back to the community the way her Grandmother and Mother taught her. Loves working for a great company providing excellent customer service. Always makes time to volunteer at local events and to help support great causes.
Kalli Idyle is a 21 year old college student looking for a strong small business to thrive in that gives back to the community. And at Give 5 To Cancer she has found her place that she feels appreciated and can help people in need.
Sarah Hoffman was born and raised in North Dakota. A graduate of NDSU, she bleeds green and gold. With 10+ years of customer service experience, she knew working at Give 5 to Cancer would be just what she was looking for in a career. Sarah is no stranger to cancer as she has lost an uncle and a grandma to stomach cancer as well as having an aunt and her other grandma fight lung cancer. When asked why she wanted to work at Give 5 to Cancer, her answer was “it will be rewarding!”