Donor Stories

After receiving care at Children's Mercy as a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Megan Silvey turned that early journey into a lasting legacy that will help kids for generations to come. Her generosity helps ensure that children facing cancer receive the same chance to heal and thrive.

Children's Mercy physician Brad Warady and his wife, Barbara, established the Dr. Bradley and Barbara Warady Endowed Fund for Nephrology and Nutrition Continuing Education to honor their careers and to support Children's Mercy providers in continuing their expertise in nephrology and nutrition.

Becky and Curtis Long established the Long Family Endowment for Pediatric Oncology Care. But their story, and their connection to Children’s Mercy, started long ago. Since 2015, the Longs have been creating craft kits for patients.

Throughout their time as a patient family at Children’s Mercy, Gift Planning Council members, Terrence and Diane Gallagher, made friends and connections with volunteers, clinical staff, and administrative staff, and both became involved beyond being the parents of a patient.