We need joy as we need air. We need love as we need water. We need each other as we need the earth we share. – Maya Angelou
Dear Friend of WIN,
This past year has brought back a sense of normalcy, as our Kennedy Krieger Institute and Women’s Initiative Network communities have been able to gather to celebrate,volunteer, raise funds, create awareness and generate new interest in this wonderful group of women and supporters. Please enjoy this photo montage that highlights our successes and most joyful moments over the past year! Be sure to scroll all the way down to discover what lies ahead, and how you can continue to get involved!
Thank you, as always, for the many ways you help bring joy into the lives of our patients and families at the Institute! We're looking forward to a prosperous and busy 2023!
Warmest wishes and happiest of holidays,
Allyson Peters
Major Gifts Officer
Kristen Evans
Donor Relations Specialist
WIN's 2022 Year-in-Review
Collected jackets, gloves, hats, socks and books for 35 children at the Institute’s Southeast Baltimore Early Head Start Program, thanks to the coordination and leadership of Cynthia Cavanaugh and other WIN members and generous volunteers. Read more here.
Collected and collated hundreds of school supplies for students and teachers at Kennedy Krieger’s Fairmount Campus. Read more here.
Hosted the first Barrels & Bonfires event at Farmacy Brewing to support the creation of a multimedia mental health campaign for children and young adults.
Supported a celebration of all things fall and fashion in the first in-person Fall Fête at Green Spring Station since 2019. WIN members and patients volunteered to grace the catwalk and join in the fun, all to benefit Kennedy Krieger.
Brought WIN Wednesdays back!! This beloved, members-only opportunity is for WIN members to volunteer in Kennedy Krieger’s Child Life and Therapeutic Recreation Department playroom. In December, WIN provided lunch and treats for the program's amazing staff members!
Welcomed over a dozen new members! We are excited to see this group continue to grow and make such a positive impact on the Kennedy Krieger community.
Hosted our annual Hats & Horses event, raising over $400,000 to support the clinical trial of PediaCORE (after first postponing, reimagining and holding a successful campaign entirely online!).
Hosted our annual member luncheon, bringing together senior Institute leaders and clinicians with our amazing WIN members for a memorable and impactful experience and conversation.
Collected and packaged over 200 toiletry bags and donated boxes of snacks for families of patients at the Institute at a membership event at Laura Wille’s home. Over 40 women participated, many of whom were new to WIN.
Donated hundreds of gifts from the Institute’s Amazon wish list for our Snoasis program, which provides gifts for patients’ families over the holidays.
Looking Ahead
WIN Membership Growth and Renewal
If you are currently a WIN member, we hope you will consider renewing your membership in 2023, as your support and advocacy are more important than ever. RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP HERE. And we continue to seek new WIN members year-round who are passionate about serving as critical partners interested in furthering the mission of Kennedy Krieger. Email Allyson Peters for more information.
Development of Multimedia Mental Health Campaign
Through fundraising efforts from this year’s Fall Fête and Barrels & Bonfires, WIN successfully raised more than $34,200, which will support the creation and implementation of a multimedia mental health campaign that will provide tools for teenagers to support their mental health. These tools will go beyond awareness and give tangible information on how to approach care and expectations about treatment. A collaborative and talented group of Institute experts has convened and begun planning. Stay tuned to see this timely campaign unfold.
Save The Date
Hats & Horses 2023
Thursday, May 4, 2023
The Assembly Room, Baltimore
6 to 11 p.m.
This elegant, annual Derby-themed event is always an evening to remember. Guests will enjoy expertly prepared cuisine and specialty cocktails, dancing, and silent and live auctions. Stay tuned for more information in the coming months!
Ways To Get Involved
Become a Member
Do you have questions about WIN and the experience of supporting the mission of Kennedy Krieger? Or maybe you’re ready to become a member today? Email Allyson Peters to find out more about this incredible opportunity to serve the Institute and the community. Already a member? Thank you! Your continued support is needed more than ever.
Take a Tour
So much happens behind the scenes here at Kennedy Krieger. Schedule a tour to see, first-hand, how the Institute helps thousands of patients and students each year, and to meet some of our incredible experts and staff members. You’ll also learn about the impact WIN has made on the Kennedy Krieger community throughout the years. Email Allyson Peters to schedule this unique opportunity.
Volunteer
Watch your inbox for dates and details on upcoming WIN Wednesdays! During WIN Wednesdays, WIN members volunteer in Kennedy Krieger’s Child Life and Therapeutic Recreation Department playroom to help children complete craft projects and play games between therapy sessions. The children enjoy the extra attention from volunteers, and staff members greatly appreciate the help. This is a wonderful opportunity to work directly with the amazing children at Kennedy Krieger! Email Allyson to sign up!
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About the Women's Initiative Network (WIN)
The Women's Initiative Network (WIN) for Kennedy Krieger Institute is a volunteer organization of women dedicated to raising funds and awareness for Kennedy Krieger by promoting and facilitating volunteerism that assists families served by the Institute. Email Allyson Peters at PetersA@KennedyKrieger.org to learn more about how to get involved and share your talents with WIN.