Your kindness, our Promise
The e-newsletter of Cook Children's Health Foundation
Blast away cancer!
The Blast is more than a family-friendly 5k. It’s a chance to make a true difference for cancer patients at Cook Children’s.
On March 28, gather at Panther Island Pavilion to celebrate, remember and walk to raise crucial funds for pediatric cancer care and research. We can’t do it without your help! Sign up today and launch your fundraising efforts.
Where your giving gets a vote!
Take the lead on where your giving goes- join Blue Peaks Giving Circle!
This annual membership group brings donors together to pool their gifts, cast votes and decide how funds support patient families at Cook Children’s.
Along the way, you’ll enjoy fun, family-friendly events, meaningful service opportunities and a front-row seat to the real-life impact your generosity makes.
Giving back should always be this fun! Join Blue Peaks Giving Circle.
You make music that heals
The baby was anxious and agitated. Born premature, this sweet young life was off to a tumultuous start, having been exposed to drugs in utero. He was already in the foster care system.
When music therapist, Katie, entered his NICU room, our tiny patient was so restless his care team was unable to provide treatment. This prolonged irritability is common in babies born with drug-dependance. Katie decided to meet him, in that moment, with a song.
Gently singing his name and other soothing lullabies, Katie eased the room into a state of calm serenity. The little one began to make eye contact, smile and was calm enough to participate in his occupational therapy.
“Exposing our NICU babies to positive sounds is so important for their development to counteract the many unpleasant environmental noises they hear like beeping machines.” Katie says.
Your giving makes healing music every day at Cook Children’s. Thank you for your continued support.