Causes: Unknown

Mission: To provide a continuing legacy of care for families of children who need long term medical care.

Target demographics: Children with life long neurological conditions.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 6 different children and many others through YMCA Camp Independence, Lurie Children's Hospital, Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation and Hydrocephalus Association

Geographic areas served: Illinois

Programs: To provide quality of life grants for illinois families that care for children with developmental disabilities. The grants will provide stipends for families who do not qualify for charity care, dscc, medicaid and other financial assistance programs. In addition, grants also help support organizations who provide care to children with developmental disabilities.