In 2011, a group of female philanthropists coalesced around a common purpose—to support improvement and expansion of care for the children of Kentucky. Each year, Circle of Blue society members invest $2,500 in Kentucky Children’s Hospital for projects to enhance the experience of patients, families, and visitors.
As we move into the next decade of our service to Kentucky’s children, Circle of Blue members have launched a campaign to support the endowment of a Child Life Specialist for the Makenna David Pediatric Emergency Center. New members joining our Tenth Anniversary Campaign will receive an exclusive charm and bracelet reflecting their investment in the holistic care approach we champion.
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Improving the quality of a child’s experience
UK HealthCare and Kentucky Children’s Hospital impact thousands of lives each year. Circle of Blue members have directly invested in projects aimed at creating a positive environment for these patients and their families. Recent projects include:
Circle of Blue Pediatric Procedure and Sedation Unit
A bright, cheerful, and child-friendly space for patients waiting for a procedure. Read more »
Circle of Blue Registration Desk at KCH Acute Care
A warm and welcoming intake space for patients, families, and visitors entering KCH
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Our Members
- Diane Avare
- Ann Bakhaus
- Lisa Ball
- Vickie Bell
- Karen Bernard
- Diane Clemens
- Ellen Cornett
- Dr. Lisa Susan Crawford
- Sheila David
- Dr. Kristi Day
- Brenda Dean
- Morgan Dezarn
- Laura Eaves
- Suzanne Elliott*
- Susan English
- Crinda Francke
- Dr. Donna Grigsby
- Margaret M. Gustafson
- Shellie Haley
- Mechealle Hanks
- Martine Head
- Sarah Heck
- Alyce Hoskins
- Cathy Jacobs
- Missy Jarvis*
- Elisabeth Jensen
- Connie Jones
- Ellen Karpf
- Amy Mellinger
- Susie Merida
- Dr. Gwen Moreland
- Becky Mulligan
- Celeste Neuman
- Susan Nicholson
- Susan O'Brien
- Julie Perry
- Dr. Julia Pezzi
- Dr. Anne Pittman
- Dr. Lindsay Ragsdale
- Stacey Richardson*
- Jennifer Rose
- Dr. Kim Rosenstein
- Cathy Rupp
- Melanie Simpson
- Sarah Knight Skinner
- Stacey Slone
- Ann Smith
- Dr. Debra Sowell
- Nancy Stanley
- Dr. Carol Steltenkamp*
- Katie Stewart
- Chantel Stoops
- Sue Strup
- Colleen Swartz
- Ann H. M. Thomas*
- Dr. Shannon Thomas
- Patsy Todd
- Ann Vezina
- Jane Wallace
- Jane Warner*
* "Original" Founding Mother