DEVELOPMENT BOARD Development Board Members
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he Development Board of SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation is a group of young professionals with ties to the metropolitan St. Louis community who want to make a difference in the lives of patients at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. The Development Board’s mission is rooted in the group’s desire to support the operations and capital expenditures of SSM Health Cardinal Glennon. Created by the Board of Governors of SSM Health Cardinal Glennon, the Development Board is comprised of and led by volunteers who work alongside SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation staff to execute and support various annual fundraising events. Event support from Development Board members comes in many ways these days. From serving on the planning committee to soliciting auction items, raffle prizes, ticket sales or sponsorships and volunteering their time with event-day tasks or office assistance – there’s something for everyone! Friend-raising is also key. Their approach is twofold: introduce new families to the hospital’s mission and new candidates to the Development Board.
The Development Board has played a key role in various events over the last several decades leaving a lasting impact within the hospital. Through their leadership and volunteerism, their 2021 focus is to ensure the success of fundraising events like Scoops of Fun, Glennon Golf Classic, Field-Side Party at Glennon Gallop and the Sun Run, which raise vital funds for our patients and families. Scoops of Fun The annual Scoops of Fun event benefits The Footprints℠ team at the hospital. Thanks to event proceeds and donor support, the Footprints℠ team continues to grow, now serving 290 families each year. This service makes a difference in the lives of children and their families through complementary services like counseling or respite care, as well as assistance with basic needs such as transportation, gas cards, groceries, utility assistance and other essential services. Glennon Golf Classic The Glennon Golf Classic, held every fall, benefits the hospital’s Music Therapy Program, which has also seen growth in recent years with our board-certified music therapists who complete 4,600
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patient encounters annually. This service brings the healing power of music to patients of all ages dealing with a variety of medical challenges. Music therapy not only helps patients cope with their illness and treatments, but also helps parents connect and communicate with their children in unique ways. Field-Side Party The Field-Side Party at Glennon Gallop has drawn hundreds of people every year with proceeds benefiting The Danis Pediatric Center at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon. Danis Pediatrics provides comprehensive pediatric primary care to all children, regardless of their ability to pay. More than 80% of the families treated at Danis Pediatrics live in poverty and would lack access to primary pediatric care without these compassionate and dedicated professionals. Thanks to generous support, Danis Pediatrics Center services and programs continue to expand. From providing diapers and meal cards to bus passes, counseling services and so much more, Danis Pediatrics strives for preventive care that addresses social determinants of health (poverty, food insecurity, mental health, language barriers and more).
