The West Fargo community is coming together in a big way to support one of its own. A fundraiser called “Miles of Strength” has been planned for West Fargo Police Detective Miles Orth, who is battling cancer, according to reports from The Mighty 790 KFGO and Valley News Live.
The West Fargo Police Department is hosting the event, rallying colleagues, neighbors, and supporters around Detective Orth during a difficult time. The fundraiser’s name — Miles of Strength — is a heartfelt nod to the detective himself, blending his first name with a message of encouragement and solidarity.
Stories like this one speak to the deep bonds that exist within law enforcement communities and the broader Fargo-Moorhead area. When one of their own faces a serious health challenge, West Fargo’s police family and the community at large don’t hesitate to show up and lend support — whether through donations, participation, or simply spreading the word.
Events like the Miles of Strength fundraiser are a reminder of what makes the Fargo area such a tight-knit place to live and work. Neighbors supporting neighbors, colleagues standing behind a fellow officer — it’s the kind of community spirit that defines this region time and again.
Details on how to participate in the Miles of Strength fundraiser are available through the West Fargo Police Department and local news outlets. If you’re looking for a way to give back and lift up a local hero, this is a meaningful opportunity to do exactly that.
Sources: The Mighty 790 KFGO, Valley News Live
