Who We Are
A purpose fueled by passion
The Kansas Children’s Foundation mission is to maximize the health and human potential of our children by providing meaningful support and resources across Kansas.
Much like the guiding light of the sun for a sunflower, we exist to provide Kansas children the means, programs, services and support needed to GROW to their inherent potential. To HARVEST a better life for our children, we advance our mission by:
Programs
Providing comfort and emotional support for hospitalized children
Partnerships
Helping to grow an integrated network of pediatric partnerships
Community
Filling the gap of pediatric needs in and around our community
Assistance
Financial assistance to families with a child receiving pediatric care
Board & Staff Members
Celia Cayless
Executive Director
Kansas Children’s Foundation
Linda Newman
Chair
Manager, Treasury Management Sales, INTRUST Bank
Cindy Nolte
Vice Chair
Owner, Pop Machine Agency
David Leslie
Chief Nursing Officer,
Wesley Medical Center
Joan Moore
Board Member
Major Gifts Officer, Hunter Health Clinic.
Frances Foster
Board Member
Secretary, Community Volunteer
Brian Pate, MD
Board Member
KU School of Medicine, Pediatrics Chair
Stephanie Kuhlmann, DO
Board Member
Assoc. Professor of Pediatrics, KU School of Medicine
Dr. Thomas Estep
Board Member
Retired Surgeon, Wichita Surgical Specialists
Trey Anderson DDS
Board Member
ICTeeth Pediatric Dentistry
Jason McClendon
Board Member
Marketing Director Phoenix Home Healthcare
Anthony “Tony” Leiding
Board Member
Director of Operations – Trenton Agri Products
Janine Kruse
Chief HR Officer
Kruse Corporation
Adriane Rathbun
Board Member
Community Volunteer
Questions? We’ve Got Answers!
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