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Why Should You Give?

  • You Help Kids Regain Independence

    Your donation provides adaptive equipment, like wheelchairs and prosthetics, that give injured student-athletes the freedom to move, play, and live with confidence.

  • You Remove Barriers to Daily Life

    Accessible transportation is life-changing. Your gift helps families purchase or modify vehicles so children can safely attend school, therapy, and activities—without limitations.

  • You Make Homes Safe and Livable

    From wheelchair ramps to stair lifts, your support funds home modifications that allow children to live comfortably and safely in their own homes.

  • You Invest in Their Future

    Your generosity provides educational support like tutoring, assistive technology, and scholarships—helping kids stay engaged in learning and plan for what comes next.

  • You Join a Lifelong Team

    Missouri KIDS doesn’t offer one-time help—we walk alongside each recipient for the long haul. Your donation creates a lasting relationship and a steady source of hope.

  • You Create a Story of Resilience

    Every dollar you give becomes part of a child’s comeback story. Together, we turn injury into opportunity—and futures full of possibility.

3% Cover the Fee

Missouri KIDS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please retain your donation receipt for your records. No goods or services were provided in exchange for this contribution.

Real Stories. Real Impact.

Three people holding Marvin University and Saint Mary signs in front of a black backdrop with red, black, and white balloon arch.
A smiling man in a wheelchair in front of a silver Ford Mustang with the hood open, parked outdoors near a building with a green chalkboard and brick wall.
A woman and three young girls smiling and sitting at a table in a restaurant or sports bar, with TV screens and sports memorabilia in the background.

“The Lain family wanted to send a note expressing our deepest gratitude for all of the support from MOKIDS! We had money set aside for an emergency, like the water heater going out or car repairs. What we were not prepared for was going down to a one-income family overnight due to Gavin’s accident. MOKIDS’ generosity has made a significant difference in our lives by providing our family with a wheelchair accessible van. This vehicle makes everything possible—getting Gav to school, appointments, outings, just the freedom to go wherever he wants.”

Michele, Bill, Devin, Gavin, and Aiden Lain

“My journey with Missouri KIDS started in 2009 after breaking my neck falling from a tree stand while deer hunting. I am a quadriplegic incomplete with a strong will to go forward, never looking back.”

Blake Flannery

“I had a truck accident in 2007 where I was paralyzed from the waist down and Missouri KIDS has been helping me ever since then. They have helped me with a laptop when I first went away to college, they have helped with 4 different wheelchairs, and 2 vehicles.

Missouri KIDS has impacted my life and made things much less stressful since they are able to help pay for items that insurance companies do not cover.”

Becky Blackwell

Other Ways to Give

Your support can change a child’s future—not just today, but for years to come. There are many meaningful ways to give beyond a one-time donation. Explore how you can leave a legacy, honor a loved one, or increase your impact through creative giving options.

Wills & Bequests

Leave a legacy of care and compassion by including Missouri KIDS in your will or estate plan. A planned gift ensures that future generations of injured student-athletes receive the support they need to thrive. To learn more about planned giving, please contact us at missourikids@missourikids.org.

Memorial & Honor Gifts

Celebrate a loved one’s life or mark a special occasion by giving in their name. Missouri KIDS will notify the honoree or their family of your thoughtful gift, creating a meaningful tribute that truly makes a difference.

Stock Donations

Gifting appreciated stock is a tax-efficient way to support Missouri KIDS. When you donate securities directly, you may avoid capital gains taxes and still receive a full charitable deduction. We’ll work with you or your financial advisor to make it easy.

Employer Matching Gifts

Double your impact with a matching gift from your employer! Many companies match employee donations to nonprofits. Check with your HR department to see if your gift can go twice as far.

Corporate Partnerships

We proudly partner with businesses that believe in supporting young people with disabilities. From event sponsorships to grant funding and in-kind services, we offer custom opportunities for companies to make a lasting impact while engaging employees and customers. Interested in becoming a partner? Contact us at missourikids@missourikids.org.

Every gift, no matter how it’s given, brings hope, healing, and possibility to Missouri’s injured student-athletes. Thank you for giving in a way that’s meaningful to you.