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Help light the way for kids
One in five young people in the U.S. has a mental health disorder, and in Kansas City over 40 percent of those kids don’t get the help they need. That’s why Children’s Mercy launched Illuminate, a 5-year, $275 million plan, to address this youth mental health crisis through early intervention, equitable access, expanded services and research. We need your help. Learn how you can help light the path forward.
Make Dreams Happen at Dream Big Day!
Dream Big Day at Worlds of Fun is a fun-filled walk where families, friends, and teams come together to raise hope, care and answers for kids at Children’s Mercy. From team shirts and cheering squads to high-fives and heartwarming stories—it’s a morning full of connection, kindness, and big-hearted moments.
Join us Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Worlds of Fun to walk, cheer and help make a difference for kids at Children’s Mercy.
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN): Isaac’s Story
Isaac was born in Wichita with multiple challenges, including an enlarged heart and persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). Critical Care Transport, ECMO and NICU teams collaborated to get Isaac to Children’s Mercy quickly to save his life.
Studying Biomarkers and Severe Drug Reactions
As Dr. Jennifer Goldman explains of what her study will investigate: We don’t fully understand why some people have unusual or bad reactions to certain medicines. That’s because we don’t have enough detailed models to explain how these reactions happen, and the way people react can be very different and hard to predict.
