Stories of Giving

It is because of the support of our generous donors that we have been able to achieve an impressive list of accomplishments on behalf of the children and adolescents we serve. Individual donor's personal stories reveal the reasons for their motivation and commitment to improving the lives of children with disorders of the brain and spinal cord. Read about some of our loyal supporters who play a critical role in helping these children unlock their full potential.

Weinberg Foundation Gift Launches Capital Campaign
Kennedy Krieger’s new Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building is named for The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc.’s generous $7,150,000 lead gift towards the new center for outpatient care. As a comprehensive resource for disabled children, their families, and Baltimore’s underprivileged community, the center will support the Foundation’s legacy of affirming the value and dignity of every human life. Learn more…

Virginia Girl’s Fundraiser Supports Search for a Cure for Spinal Cord Injury
Ten year-old MacKenzie Clare was looking forward to a day of fun at Port Discovery in Baltimore with her parents and two friends on April 2, 2005. But that rainy day took a different turn when a pick-up truck traveling on the opposite side of the highway lost control and veered into their lane, hitting their car, and injuring all five occupants. Learn more…