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
Neva Spencer
Treasurer ACNO Wesley Medical Center
Joan Moore
Board President Director of Advancement - Wichita Collegiate School
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
Nikki Beyrle
Chief HR Officer Chief HR Officer, LDF Companies, LLC
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