News and Updates
The latest from Fore the Kids
Project updates, event recaps, and what's happening across our work in Kansas City.
Apr
28
by
Jennifer Timmons
April 28, 2026
Impact
A Place Built for Healing: The Impact of Children's Mercy + Camber Mental Health
Fore the Kids board members visited the Children's Mercy and Camber Mental Wellness Campus, which has served over 3,450 young patients since opening in December 2024.
Mar
06
by
Jennifer Timmons
March 6, 2026
Events
Kansas City Community Raises $200,000 at Lifting Spirits Bourbon Raffle for Youth Mental Health
The 4th Annual Lifting Spirits Bourbon Raffle, presented by Garmin, raised over $200,000 for youth mental health with 40 rare bottles and a $36,000 live auction.
Jul
01
by
Jenn Timmons
July 1, 2024
Impact
Fore the Kids 2024 Mid-Year Milestones
A mid-year video update on what Fore the Kids funded in 2024, including the Camber campus, the Center School District pilot, and primary care behavioral health.
Jul
11
by
Fore the Kids
July 11, 2018
Our Story
Fore The Kids Founding Story
The Fore the Kids founding story, from a Kansas City hospital room in 2005 to laptops, ambulances, and a foundation focused on youth mental health.
May
16
by
Jenn Timmons
May 16, 2018
Impact
Fuzz Therapy at Children's Mercy Hospital
Hunter and Hope are full-time facility dogs at Children's Mercy, working with patients in oncology and epilepsy care. Fore the Kids helped bring the program to KC.
May
16
by
Jenn Timmons
May 16, 2018
People
In Memory of Leo Andrew Scott
Leo Andrew Scott played in the Fore the Kids golf tournament every year. After he died in 2015, his family created the sponsorship that became Leo's Place.
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