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14th Annual

Seeking Sponsors & Donations Now

Experience an exciting and heartfelt evening featuring the auction of 60 art pieces by the creative minds of extraordinary patients and sibling artists.

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Learn more at friendsofkids.com/art

29th Annual Fashion Show & Boutique Seeking Sponsors & Donations Now

This special fundraiser treats patients to the red-carpet lifestyle for a day, allowing survivors and patients to come together as models on the runway feeling strong, beautiful, and confident.

Join us in this beautiful celebration in honor of these special children and their families on Thursday, November 2nd. Learn more about the many ways to get involved by visiting friendsofkids.com/fashionshow or by contacting Eva Schuller at eva@friendsofkids.com or 314-275-7440.

The Annual Golf Tournament & Auction this year was a huge success, raising a record amount of over $375,000 for Friends of Kids with Cancer! Golfers arrived to Whitmoor Country Club with their shades on, ready to enjoy a lovely day of golf in support of the St. Louis pediatric cancer community.

The day got started with a delicious breakfast from Russo’s Gourmet Catering, accompanied by drinks from Carrie’s Merries bloody mary bar.

Before teeing off, attendees gathered to hear Emily, a patient in treatment, shrare her story and express her heartfelt appreciation to all those present for their support.

She first emphasized the impact that Friends has made on her journey, then highlighted simply how important it is to see the faces of the individuals who make it all possible.

“Seeing so many people here, giving their time and energy toward such an important cause fills my heart with so much joy. With your help, dreams are coming true,” she said.

Before the foursomes left for their first hole of the day, her words were met with a standing ovation from the crowd.

Robert Thomas, who recently committed to be the Friends 2024 Golf Tournament Honorary Chair, replacing Blues teammate, Ryan O’Reilly, flew in from Canada to meet morning speaker, Emily, and play golf.

Thanks to Friends’ many excellent sponsors, participants were able to snack and drink all day long. Arch Grants and Klamen Commercial Advisors sponsored the snack and beverage cart, which made sure that no golfers went hungry or thirsty during their round.

Delicious burgers and brats were grilled to perfection by Board Member and supporter Tommy Russo, provided by OB Clark’s. Following the completion of all 18 holes, golfers met in the clubhouse for the annual live auction and dinner program. Unique plaques were distributed for many of the incredible sponsors, designed by Mohammed, a Friends Art Therapy patient.

Before the start of the live auction, guests heard another moving speech from patient mom, Rebecca, who enjoyed playing in the tournament with her husband that day. She spoke about their son Hudson, a 5-year-old currently in treatment.

All bidders were inspired by Rebecca’s remarks to raise their paddles! Guests placed bids on various items, including a luxurious vacation to Cabo San Lucas, signed MLB and NHL jerseys, more golf outings and other extravagant packages.

Friends is incredibly grateful to all the golfers, guests, and volunteers who contributed to the success of this fundraiser, enabling the organization to carry out the mission of helping kids with cancer... be kids! ▪

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