A Friendly News Update

The 15th annual Art from the Heart celebrated fifteen years of showcasing artwork and celebrating the expressive minds of children and young adults facing cancer as extraordinary artists.

For Friends Golden Lager honors Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with a portion of proceeds donated to Friends of Kids with Cancer in September.

Each year, this tournament out-performs itself by offering inspiring appearances and speeches from local heroes like two young adult patients, Jon Feretti and Devin Luetkemeyer, and St. Louis Blues Center, Robert Thomas, as well as increasingly desirable luxury packages and items for auction and raffle.

Over $32,000 raised during the beautiful Walk with a Friend event, attended by over 1,000 guests.

Blues for Kids invited patient artists and their families, along with Friends art therapists to enjoy the St. Louis Blues morning skate at Enterprise Center this month.

St. Louis Cardinals' first basemen Paul Goldschmidt was named the winner of the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award for 2023, thanks to his "outstanding commitment to both his community and philanthropy." It's not at all surprising to those who know just how much Paul Goldschmidt does for the community. In addition to supporting many other organizations internationally and here at home in St. Louis, over the last few years, Goldy has donated $100,000 in support of Friends of Kids with Cancer's winter programming for children and families facing a pediatric cancer diagnosis.

2024's Trivia Night raised nearly $38,000, breaking the record for this event!

On the morning of Saturday, April 13th, athletic runners join pediatric cancer patient families to memorialize and honor the struggle of a cancer diagnosis, while raising funds for Friends of Kids with Cancer at the 24th Annual Walk with a Friend.

Toy drives, fulfilling holiday wish lists, hospital holiday stores, winter coats, MemoryMakers, SmileMakers, Elf on the Shelf, Winter Wonderland, New Year's Eve celebration kits—December was a very busy month for Friends of Kids with Cancer.

This magical annual event for patients and their families brought cheer and joy for the 2023 holiday season.

Learn more about a Friends of Kids with Cancer funded program that some might not know— AYA Cardinals Young Adult Cancer Program.

Kelli McKee is interviewed on podcast Mother of All Podcasts this week.

The 29th Annual Fashion Show & Boutique brought in a grand total of over $350,000 to support Friends of Kids with Cancer’s programming. Patient models and their families were treated to a special day of extravagant gifts, dress-up, make up, hair styling, and more at The Ritz-Carlton. 

The Friends of Kids with Cancer Fall Festival kicked off the spooky season with over 600 guests at this private event at Grant’s Farm.

The 14th Annual Art from the Heart fundraiser and celebration paid honor to patient artists while raising over $90K to continue Art Therapy programming at our three partnering hospitals.

Over 200 kids and their families ignited their imaginations inside The Magic House at this year’s Back-To-School party.

The Annual Golf Tournament & Auction this year was a huge success, raising a record amount of $370,000 benefitting Friends.

Excitement blew through the beautiful lakefront of Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park as families and businesses came together for popcorn, snow cones, bounce houses, and games. Kids skipped and played with painted faces as the adults assembled to either walk the 1-mile or run the 5K.

Host a fundraiser at your school or business. We've got lots of great ideas!

This 28th annual event, which was on hold the past two years due to Covid-19, is finally back and will raise funds to support Friends of Kids with Cancer’s Educational, Emotional, and Recreational programs.

24th Annual Golf Tournament Raises over $314,000

Hundreds of people gathered at 22nd Annual Walk with a Friend for one purpose: to remember, honor, and support our pediatric cancer patients, their families and caregivers, their doctors and nurses, and all the kind people who help support Friends.

2022 Superhero Trivia Night brings in about $28,000 thanks to sponsors, players, and community heroes!

On the cold night of Tuesday, December 7th, patient families peered out their car windows in delight at our Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru.

On the night of Wednesday, October 20, patient families peered out their car windows in awe as they approached Grant's Farm Halloween Drive-Thru.

During this year's walk more than 500 walkers/runners joined us for a historical day to virtually walk/ run in honor and memory of the brave kids and their families during their battle against cancer!

19th annual 'Walk with a Friend' 5k Run/1 Mile Walk fundraiser held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 was a great success! Thank you to all of our sponsors, teams, participants, vendors, volunteers and everyone that braved the rain and contributed to making our fundraiser the best ever!

Help our kids stay warm this winter!

Support Ellen's Rock n' Roll Half Marathon

340 mile race to benedit Friends of Kids with Cancer

The weather could not have been more perfect and the smiling faces from kids, families, volunteers and supporters prove that Friends of Kids with Cancer has a positive effect on not only kids with cancer, but the community as well. Everyone came together for a great cause and the happiness was contagious.