Dear Friends,
As we reflect on the past year, we are deeply grateful for your support of Friends of Children’s Hospital. Your generosity fuels our mission of providing hope, healing, and joy to the children and families at Children’s of Mississippi. Together, we make a tangible difference every day by enhancing care, improving services, and brightening lives.
Here are just a few of the ways your support has helped us make an impact this year:
- Enhanced Child Life Services
We committed funding to renovate a Child Life Activity Room in the Blair E. Batson Tower, with construction set to begin in 2025. This space will offer patients a welcoming place to play, learn, and express themselves. We also funded the salaries of two full-time Child Life Specialists and a Child Life Assistant.
- Supported MyChart Bedside Program
We continued our support of the MyChart Bedside program, which provides iPads in patient rooms across Batson Tower, Sanderson Tower, and Wiser Hospital. These iPads help patients and families connect with care teams, order meals, access entertainment, and use language interpretation services—making hospital stays easier and more inclusive for all.
- Supported Kathy and Joe Sanderson Tower
Your generosity ensures that Mississippi’s children have access to the highest quality medical care close to home. The Sanderson Tower continues to deliver cutting-edge treatments in a state-of-the-art environment designed for children and their families.
- Opened New Infusion Suites
The Children’s of Mississippi Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders opened newly designed infusion suites, made possible by your support. These spaces prioritize patient comfort and privacy while incorporating interactive technology to provide distraction during treatments.
- Hosted Kites and Rainbows Events
We hosted our Kites and Rainbows events throughout the year, such as Mardi Gras, Easter, and Christmas, bringing lighthearted fun and a sense of normalcy to children and families navigating hospital stays.
As we look ahead, we’re inspired to make an even greater impact with your continued partnership. We invite you to renew your support with a year-end gift. Every dollar directly impacts the lives of Mississippi’s children and families. Visit www.friendsofch.org/donate to make your gift.
For questions or additional giving options, please feel free to contact me directly at caitlinforeman@friendsofch.org or 601-936-0034. Thank you for your generosity and belief in our mission. Together, we are building a brighter future for Mississippi’s children.
With gratitude,
Caitlin Foreman
Executive Director
Friends of Children’s Hospital
