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Dear Friend,
As we begin a new year, I want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible work you’ve helped us achieve thus far and look ahead to all that we can accomplish together in 2026. I’ve included links below to stories that share the importance of all that...

Today, 18-month-old Levi is thriving, happy and exceeding milestones.
But that wasn’t always the case. When Levi was born, he was immediately placed in the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) due to drug exposure in utero.
While in the hospital, Jolene and Hunter visited him for the first time and began the process to become his foster parents....

Jessica and Rene prioritize joy in their home. Often on Fridays, the couple shuts off the lights and throws a “glowstick party” for their 3 kids — Isabella, 6, Saumya, 5, and Ezio, 2.
All three of Jessica and Rene’s children have been diagnosed with autism and have diverse needs. Unfortunately, the family’s insurance doesn’t cover all the therapies the kids need. That’s where DePelchin has been able to step in and fill a gap....

Our annual DePelchin Families for Kids Luncheon has raised millions of dollars to support and sustain children and the families who care for them.
At our first event in 1998, Rich and Nancy Kinder served as the co-chairs, and our first Kezia DePelchin award honorees were Former President George H. W. Bush and Former First Lady Barbara Bush. This year, our luncheon is chaired by Karen & Ric...