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Turning Tragedy Into Blessing

"We just knew something was wrong with our son," Faith Kamm says. "And I know if Frank wouldn't have been a physician, Steven would not have lived [as long]." What they recognized turned out to be juvenile diabetes, a disease few children his age of 11 months survived, and fewer parents understood the challenges of this disease.

"Even though Steven faced many trials, in junior high he turned to religion," Faith says. "His attitude was always so positive, no matter the reactions of fear or misunderstanding he received from others. He also loved sports and was able to participate as much as he could."

Steven overcame many obstacles. He graduated college and began seminary, but died unexpectedly at age 26 due to his diabetes. The Kamms established an endowed memorial scholarship in Steven's name at the University of Sioux Falls.

"When we are on campus, we can feel the Christian atmosphere. It's just different there," Frank says. "We feel that this scholarship allows Steven to live on by helping deserving students who are interested in his chosen profession of religion."

Frank and Faith are also incredible people. After serving as a family practice physician in the town of Blue Hill, Nebraska, for over 32 years, Frank decided to be a traveling doctor. He filled in for physicians from Alaska to Maine and served at 42 locations in Nebraska alone. Many locations were on reservations and served the underserved, making a difference in the lives of so many.

These two could not have more appropriate names. Both have had to deal with frank and difficult situations, but they are also a couple with deep, unwavering faith. They demonstrate how establishing an endowed fund allows a tragedy to be turned into a blessing for others.