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What is Circle of Blue?

Circle of Blue is a philanthropic group made up of women who support programs for children and families at Kentucky Children’s Hospital through an annual gift. These women form an unforgettable bond through their shared passion for giving back, which is celebrated with group events and exclusive volunteer opportunities.

Click here to read Circle of Blue member testimonials.

Our history

Circle of Blue members and their charm bracelets at a 2012 event.Circle of Blue wouldn’t be here today without its trailblazing founding mothers. Ellen Cornett, Suzanne Elliott, Mechealle Hanks, Missy Jarvis, Amy Mellinger, Stacey Richardson, Dr. Kim Rosenstein, Ann Smith, Dr. Carol Steltenkamp, Ann H.M. Thomas and Jane Warner formed the group in 2011. They were driven by their desire to lend support to the well-being of UK HealthCare’s youngest patients.

The group also found a special partner organization to support their mission: a fine jewelry company with a strong philanthropic drive. Circle of Blue celebrates this partnership through annual “charming” events, when sustained members are gifted a new charm to add to their Circle of Blue charm bracelet.

Our impact

Circle of Blue Pediatric Sedation and Procedure UnitUK HealthCare and Kentucky Children’s Hospital impact thousands of lives each year. Circle of Blue members have invested in projects that enhance the patient experience, including:

  • Circle of Blue Pediatric Sedation and Procedure Unit: A child-friendly space to support and comfort patients and families awaiting care
  • Circle of Blue Registration Desk at Kentucky Children’s Hospital Acute Care: A warm and welcoming intake space for patients, families and visitors to Kentucky Children’s Hospital inpatient units
  • Circle of Blue Endowed Child Life Specialist for the Makenna David Pediatric Emergency Center: A specially trained healthcare professional who provides developmentally appropriate emotional support during emergency care

The Circle of Blue Endowed Child Life Specialist for the Makenna David Pediatric Emergency Center was made possible by a special fundraising campaign celebrating Circle of Blue’s 10-year anniversary. This endowment ensures that children who arrive for emergency care will always have a compassionate ally by their side.

Learn more about child life specialists at Kentucky Children’s Hospital.

Circle of Blue members at an event

UPCOMING
MEMBER EVENTS

  • Lexington Open Breakfast with Love
    July 31, 2025
  • NICU Baby Shower
    September 21, 2025

Our members

Emmy Agosto
Kay Anderson
Anne Arvin
Diane Avare
Ashley Backer
Lisa Ball
Dr. Jackie Banahan
Aarin Beckerle
Dee Beckman
Erin Bowman Houchin
Stephanie Campbell
Maggie Carter
Kellie Clark
Dana Cochran
Melanie Coldiron
Ellen Cornett
Barbara Cowden
Linda Crush
Darcie Cunningham
Tracy Dawahare
Dr. Kristi Day
Brenda Dean
Melissa Dean
Morgan Dezarn 
Melinda Drake
Lisa Duzyk
Laura Eaves
Suzanne Elliott
Emily England
Asal Farhadi
Dr. Claire Fraser
Carol Gardner
Mary Lynn Garrett
Shannon Grace
Sara Grau
Dr. Donna Grigsby

Neha Gupta
Andrea Hager
Shellie Haley
Jill Hall Rose
Mary Hartley
Tracy Haskins
Dr. Sarah Hawkins-Lear
Claudia Healy
Sarah Heck
Paige Heinrich
Sarah   Hicks
Christy Hiler
Kelly Holland
Linda Hostetter
Dr. Kathy Isaacs
Shelley Jaudon
Meredith Jenkins
Mary Jouet
Dr. Lee Ann Jung
Amy Kessinger
Marci Kloiber
Angie Lang
Dr. Shilpa Larkin
Dr. Nancy Little
Dottie Maloney
Ginger Martin
Kim Mason
Elizabeth (Libby) McCarty
Amy Mellinger
Sybil Monday
Dr. Gwen Moreland
Becky Mulligan
Heidi Newman
Susan Nicholson
Kelly Nicol
Susan O'Brien

Jennifer Palumbo
Dr. Leslie Peard
Dr. Julia Pezzi
Dr. Anne Pittman
Rebecca Poppe
Julie Preston
Dr. Lindsay Ragsdale
Stacey Richardson
Jennifer Rose
Dr. Kim Rosenstein
Cathy Rupp
Donna Shively
Melanie Simpson
Shelley Slabaugh
Bethany Slocum
Stacey Slone
Ann Smith
Dr. Donna Stanton
Dr. Carol Steltenkamp
Kimberly Stigers
Laurie Stollenwerk
Sue Strup
Dr. Colleen Swartz
Dr. Tukea Talbert
Allison Tamme
Alissa Tibe
Ann Vezina
Jane Warner
Kate White
Michele White
Jenny Whitman
Ashley Winton
Langdon Worley
Bobbie Yozwiak
Alyssa Yozwiak