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Hear the stories of friends who have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization.

Read the stories of friends who have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization.

A Legacy of Light for Four Decades

Lifelong love for children turns pain from losing a child to purpose.

Mary Ann and Bill Anderson

Mary Ann and Bill Anderson are no strangers to St. Louis Children's Hospital. Their daughter was a patient in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) more than 30 years ago. But recently...

A Legacy of Philanthropy Lives On

Sally and Don Morton were well known in St. Louis, where they lived for 48 years. While they continued to show devotion to their family throughout the years, they also...

Mark Hanneke: Why I Give to St. Louis Children's Hospital

I am a longtime member of the St. Louis Children's Hospital Legacy Society. As is likely the case with many donors, my decision to support St. Louis Children's Hospital came as...

A Special Birthday Legacy

Kay Gaines, a retired educator, wasn't sure how to celebrate her milestone 80th birthday that was quickly approaching. She heard stories about people who...

Stronger Together: Elevating Awareness to Honor Family

The passion to give started decades ago when Sharon Shahid, who grew up in St. Louis with her large extended family, witnessed her cousin Renee struggle with the effects of sickle cell disease...

A lifelong memory turns into a legacy of giving

In 1958, 2-year-old Debbie contracted polio. The youngest of six, the toddler was sent from her home in...

Childhood tragedy leads to a family's legacy of gratitude

Kathy Piper Tharp will always remember March 31, 1956. That morning, 6-year-old Kathy tiptoed downstairs in her flannel...

A life saved. A lifelong friendship. A meaningful tribute.

Dear Dr. Feigin: How are you? I'm fine. One day I saw you on T.V. I could not believe it. I miss you very much. I'm playing basketball. We won...

Heartfelt Care Leaves a Lasting Impression

Kate and Ken Fox met while attending Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. After getting married and working in education after...