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September 21, 2021

Across the Country, Supporters Walk & Roll for Gillette

From Maine to Mississippi, hundreds of supporters gathered on Saturday, Sept. 18 to raise funds for Gillette Children’s. Participants in the 2021 Walk & Roll: Neighborhood Edition raised over $70,000 in support of Gillette’s mission. Donations will power leading-edge research, expert care, and financial assistance programs. Every dollar raised has a direct impact in the lives of the patients and families served by Gillette.  
January 13, 2021

From Scared to Prepared: Child Life Specialists Make a Difference at Gillette

Child life specialists provide evidence-based, developmentally and psychologically appropriate interventions aimed at reducing fear, anxiety and pain during medical treatment. Recently, through the establishment of the Delta Air Lines Child Life Fellowship Fund, Gillette was able to expand the capacity of the child life program through a fellowship position.
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December 10, 2020

Tune In and Make a Difference – KS95 For Kids Radiothon

Like so many of our favorite events, the 2020 KS95 for Kids Radiothon will look a little bit different this year – but the switch to a fully-virtual Radiothon means that there are even more ways to show your support!
Innovation and Research
August 12, 2020

The Marvelous, Mountain Biking Mari

With her shock of blonde hair blowing in the wind, Mari laughs while flying down the trails on her mountain bike and has aspirations to conquer the monkey bars at her local playground. These athletic feats become all the more impressive when you consider the fact that Mari was born missing nearly all of the fingers on her right hand.
Cerebral Palsy
July 16, 2020

When Life Hands You COVID-19…Make a Virtual Lemonade Stand

Joe Carr is a socially connected doer and thinker so a worldwide COVID-19 pandemic was not about to stop him from launching his 5th annual Lemonade Stand Fundraiser for Gillette Children's. In fact, Joe and his team say in a strange twist COVID-19 might make this year of fund raising even more successful.
May 7, 2020

Kids Health Heroes Vol. 2

Kids Health Heroes is a series that highlights a few of the incredible individuals and community partners who are stepping forward to keep Gillette strong and resilient throughout this public health emergency. This post celebrates #GiveAtHomeMN donors, DAIRY QUEEN, and Home Depot. We thank all of our donors for their generous support, and invite you to join them with your contribution today.
April 23, 2020

Kids Health Heroes

Kids Health Heroes is a series that highlights a few of the incredible individuals and community partners who are stepping forward to keep Gillette strong and resilient throughout this public health emergency. This post celebrates Gillette donor Michael Owens, local restaurants and caterers, and businesses donating masks. We thank all of our donors for their generous support, and invite you to join them with your contribution today.
March 26, 2020

Creating Community from a Distance

During this time of isolation, everyone is looking for ways to stay in touch with the people and causes they care about. In the weeks ahead, we’ll be exploring new ways to connect with one another while also staying safe. Learn five easy ways you can support Gillette and create community together, from a distance.
Innovation and Research
February 24, 2020

Puppies with Purpose: The Benefits of Animal-Assisted Therapy

“It’s just so wonderful to watch these children get better. It’s also very rewarding to see the connection that forms between the children and my dogs. They become friends.”
Cerebral Palsy
July 31, 2019

Helping Gillette Families One Cup of Lemonade at a Time

Police officers, postal workers, kids and politicians are drawn to Joe Carr's lemonade stand to raise money for Gillette Children's. Joe is a Gillette patient and uses his considerable charm and social media skills in his quest to make sure ALL kids have access to great health care.
Bones
Gillette patient, Kate Ketelhohn, who had limb lengthening procedure.
January 9, 2019

Limb-Lengthening and the Triumphant Life of Kate Ketelhohn

The day was Christmas Eve, the year was 2003 and the Ketelhohns were resting and watching a movie in their home near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was an idyllic evening, but their youngest daughter, 8-month-old, Kate, had a slight fever. It was the type of malady that many children experience throughout their development. There was no reason to worry, until there was.
Cerebral Palsy
Martha Wilson with her son, Matthew
May 30, 2018

Helping Matthew Find His Voice

“It’s Matthew’s machine, but communication is a two-way street. I need to know how to use it just as well as him.” – Martha Wilson, Matthew’s mom. Learn why the most important part of this mother-son relationship is his adapted communication device.
Photo of teams during pedal in place event
February 13, 2018

You Can’t Buy Happiness, But You Can Buy a Bike

On Pedal in Place race day, participants jump on stationary bikes, battle it out with other teams, and race to good health—all while raising funds for kids who have cerebral palsy or other lifelong conditions. Many Gillette families say the adaptive bikes are helpful for their child's physical therapy and emotional well-being.
Cerebral Palsy
Gillette patient Kaidyn with therapy dog at Gillette.
November 16, 2017

Help Fund Animal-Assisted Therapy at Gillette Children’s

“I don’t think it would surprise anyone to learn that a lot of children love dogs,” says Emily DeBreto. “While we’ve had volunteers bring in therapeutic dogs at the hospital for comfort, we wanted to get our dogs more involved with the actual functional aspects of the therapy we’re providing.”
Cerebral Palsy
October 12, 2017

A Smile to Put the Sun Out of Business: How the Carothers Family Fights Their Happy Battles

"This kid is without a doubt my hero. I am without a doubt his biggest fan," says Ross Carothers of his son, Mikey, who has schizencephaly. Learn how the generosity of donors has supported Mikey's family and how they've given back in return.
April 28, 2017

Bon Voyage: Former British Guard to Bring Boat to Gillette Before Setting Sail

Join us at noon, Monday, May 1, as Gillette Children’s favorite expat and former British royal guard, Richard Lett, will be bringing his sailboat to the hospital.
February 21, 2017

Former British Royal Guard Sails Solo to Raise Funds for Gillette Kids

If you want to know how a former guard to the British Royal Family wound up racing his sailboat to help Minnesota children who have disabilities, follow along below.
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