Impact stories

Donors like you who have decided to make a lasting impact through an estate gift to Cook Children's Health Foundation are changing lives in perpetuity. Read some of their stories below.

Caring for Kyllian

When Kelsey learned that her unborn baby would need complex medical care, she was scared. Randa Razzouk, M.D., a nephrologist at Cook Children’s, helped ease her fears.

June Johnson

June Johnson taught kindergarten for 20 years and has always had a heart for serving children. After retiring in 1989, she began looking for a volunteer opportunity that would allow her to help the children that needed her most. It's no surprise she found herself at Cook Children's. Nearly three decades later, she's still here and is now our longest-standing, active volunteer.

Strength of spirit

In 2014, Jordynn entered the world fighting. Born at 30 weeks, the little girl spent six weeks in Cook Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit before going home with her parents.

Celebrating the important things

All parents treasure the memories of their child’s milestones. Whether they are the first steps or words, birthdays or graduations, these are all important moments and events in the life of a child and their family. Many times, they’re celebrated with well- deserved parties or presents.

Delivering care to every child

When a child is sick or injured, their parents seek out the best care available. Regardless of what their bank account looks like or what is on their insurance card, they simply, desperately just want to help their child. That is what we want, too. It is the Promise that we made to our communities over 100 years ago: to improve the health of every child.

Moving toward recovery

In Cook Children’s Rehabilitation Care Unit (RCU), the staff focuses on family-centered care while helping children, teens and young adults receive treatment for neurological injuries or illnesses. This is where patients undergo rehab before being released from the medical center.

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