Making a Difference

Every day, people like you make a difference in the life of a child at Kennedy Krieger.

Welcome! There are many ways to make a difference in a child’s life, and just as many stories about how people—like you—have helped us fulfill our mission. This blog tells those stories. Check back regularly for inspiring stories, reports from our special events, and information about new initiatives and opportunities for you to get involved.

Goldsmith Family Foundation Grants $5,000 to High School Kitchen

The Goldsmith Family Foundation is supporting students at the Kennedy Krieger High School Career and Technology Center.

Recent Grants Spotlight on Giving
Ravens Foundation Gives $2,500 to Physically Challenged Sports Program

The Ravens Foundation has contributed $2,500 to Kennedy Krieger’s Physically Challenged Sports Program.

Recent Grants Spotlight on Giving
And the Pearl in the Oyster Goes to … Project HEAL!

This year, Project HEAL was the recipient of donations made during two events held by Lee's Pint and Shell and Lee's Landing Dock Bar.

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Golf Tourney Raises Funds for Research at Kennedy Krieger

Through the golf tournament, Michael’s Cafe raised an astounding $6,000 to support research on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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Santa Needs Elves!

Plans are quickly coming together for the Institute's annual Festival of Trees, the largest holiday-themed festival of its kind on the East Coast.

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Video: Meet Jourdan, a Patient at Our Spinal Cord Injury Center

Jourdan, 7, was diagnosed with acute flaccid myelitis, a rare disease of the spinal cord that results in flaccid paralysis, 2 years ago.

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Sheri’s Story

Involvement with Team Kennedy Krieger at the annual Baltimore Running Festival has helped Sheri learn to lead a more independent lifestyle.

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Gifts With Impact and Meaning

Longtime donors Sam and Donna Wright wanted to do something special to honor a Kennedy Krieger faculty member who had helped their daughter.

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Honoring Dr. Goldstein

A celebration honoring Dr. Gary W. Goldstein’s 30 years of leadership as Kennedy Krieger Institute’s president and CEO was held on June 26.

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Meet Dr. Bradley Schlaggar—Our New President and CEO!

Earlier this summer, we sat down with Dr. Schlaggar to learn more about him. Here’s what he shared.

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Every day, people like you make a difference in the life of a child at Kennedy Krieger.

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