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The King's Daughters Health Foundation helps build financial support for UK King's Daughters.

Through the work of our Health Foundation Executive Committee and Committee Members, contributions and gifts are secured to support patient care, medical equipment upgrades, outreach services including health screenings and education and wellness programs as well as special needs for families. The Health Foundation Board consists of small business owners, healthcare and business professionals, and educators – all committed to building healthier communities.

06/12/2026

Thanks to generosity of donors throughout our community, King's Daughters Health Foundation has awarded $24,000 in scholarships to local students pursuing college degrees.

The Edna and Mildred Monk Memorial Nursing Scholarship was awarded to five students pursuing degrees in nursing. The $2,000 scholarship provides assistance with the first year's tuition, room, board, books and lab fees and is open to children or grandchildren of current UK King's Daughters team members and volunteers.

This year's scholarship recipients include:
• Savannah Barnes, daughter of Heather Kelley and Jeremy Barnes. A graduate of Rock Hill High School, Savannah plans to attend Ohio University Southern.
• Bailey Daniel, daughter of Jordan and Nikki Daniel. A graduate of Greenup County High School, Bailey plans to attend Ashland Community & Technical College.
• Cooper McClelland, son of Brandon and Kelly McClelland. A graduate of Russell High School, Cooper plans to attend Marshall University.
• Kacee Porter, daughter of Robert and Donella Porter. A graduate of West Carter High School, Kacee plans to attend Eastern Kentucky University.
• Anna Tague, daughter of Brian and Kerry Tague. A graduate of Boyd County High School, Anna plans to attend Morehead State University.

"This scholarship has been funded by the Monk family for many years," said Laura Patrick, King's Daughters Health Foundation director. "We cannot thank Edward Monk and the Monk family enough for their generosity and commitment to nursing's future," she said.

The Boyd County Medical Society awarded $6,000 in scholarships to four students from high schools in Boyd and Greenup counties. Each $1,500 scholarship supports first-year educational expenses and is open to students pursuing any field of study.

This year's scholarship recipients include:
• Alexandra Arnett, daughter of Ryan and Andrea Arnett. A graduate of Russell High School, Alexandra plans to attend Morehead State University.
• Hailey Virgin, daughter of Joseph and Sarah Virgin. A graduate of Boyd County High School, Hailey plans to attend Georgetown College.
• Jayden Snider, son of Jennifer and Candace Snider. A graduate of Greenup County High School, Jayden plans to attend the University of Kentucky.
• Mckenzie Bond, daughter of Amanda McCalvin. A graduate of Boyd County High School, Mckenzie plans to attend Morehead State University.

The Stewart Health Foundation Scholarship was awarded to Braxdon Maye, son of Terri Napier. A graduate of Russell High School (Ky.), Braxdon plans to attend the University of Kentucky. The Stewart scholarship provides assistance with tuition, room, board, books and lab fees and is open to students pursuing a career in healthcare. The scholarship is $8,000 over four years, contingent upon the student meeting ongoing requirements.

“We are deeply grateful for the generosity of John Stewart and the Stewart Foundation,” Patrick said. “His longstanding commitment to strengthening healthcare careers in our region ensures that talented students like Braxdon have the opportunity to learn, grow, and ultimately serve the communities that need them most.”
Patrick added, “Together, these scholarships reflect a powerful investment in our students and in the future of our region.”

About the Health Foundation
King's Daughters Health Foundation works to build financial support for UK King’s Daughters as it strives to meet the growing needs of the community. The Foundation's efforts support patient care, medical equipment upgrades, outreach services, education and wellness programs and special needs for patients/families. If you'd like to support the Foundation's work through giving, please call (606) 408-9332 or visit kdhealthfoundation.com

06/01/2026

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to an incredibly generous donor who recently purchased UK King’s Daughters apparel for our teams in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Audiology in Ashland.

The teams gathered for a photo with their new gear and the smiles say it all! The donor wanted to show gratitude for the compassionate, high-quality care these teams provide each and every day.

Thank you for recognizing this amazing team!

05/26/2026

On Friday May 22, the King’s Daughters Health Foundation celebrated 30 years of the Rocky and Leah Adkins Cure for Cancer Golf Event.

A heartfelt thank you to Rocky and Leah Adkins for their incredible dedication over the past three decades. Their compassion, loyalty and desire to give back has driven this mission for 30 years- and for that we say THANK YOU!

Additional thanks to all of our amazing sponsors and supporters who helped make this milestone year so special.

Although the weather didn’t cooperate, we still had a wonderful day celebrating-and we are thrilled to announce it was a record-breaking fundraising year! Proceeds from the event benefit Oncology Services at UKKD, helping support patients and families throughout our region.

Thank you Eagle Trace Golf Course, our volunteers, players, sponsors, donors and everyone who contributed to the success of the event. We couldn’t do it without you!

First Place AM Flight- Big Sandy Superstores
First Place PM Flight- Jaxon Salyers & Team

We look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

05/04/2026

This month, we’re shining a spotlight on the extraordinary people behind UK King’s Daughters — our nurses, providers, techs, therapists, support teams and so many others who show up with expertise, spirit and compassion every single day.

National Healthcare Week is May 10-16, but we are celebrating all month long. If a healthcare worker at King’s Daughters has touched your life, consider making a Gift of Gratitude to the Health Foundation.

Your donation — and your message of thanks — will be shared with our incredible team to brighten their week and remind them how valued they are. 💙

All honorees will be recognized, but those honored through a donation of $50 or more will receive a special gift from the Health Foundation.

To give a Gift of Gratitude:
1) Click this link for credit cards. Please include the name of the individual or department you are recognizing. https://kingsdaughtershealthfoundation.salsalabs.org/giftsofgratitude

2) Checks also are accepted (include the name to be recognized and a note) and can be mailed to:
Attn: Laura Patrick, King’s Daughters Health Foundation
2201 Lexington Ave., Ashland, KY 41101

04/23/2026

For 30 years, the Rocky and Leah Adkins Cure for Cancer Golf Tournament has made a meaningful impact in the fight against cancer. In this special video, Rocky and Leah Adkins reflect on what these three decades have meant—not just to them, but to the countless patients and families who have been touched by this mission.

We are incredibly grateful for their dedication and for everyone who has supported this event over the years. Your generosity helps advance oncology services through UK King’s Daughters, providing care, hope and healing close to home.

If you’d like to be part of this continued impact, you can make a donation by visiting: kingsdaughtershealthfoundation.salsalabs.org/RockyandLeahAdkinsCureforCancer2026

03/25/2026

Did you know that the King’s Daughters Health Foundation is a charity of choice through the Kroger Community Rewards program! The Kroger Family of Companies is committed to community engagement, positive social impact and charitable giving at the national and local levels. One of the ways in which they do this is through the Kroger Community Rewards program.

This program link your shopper's card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your card. Any transactions moving forward using the shopper’s card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Kroger donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating Kroger Community Rewards organizations.

If you would like to continue giving back to the King’s Daughters Health Foundation through Kroger Rewards, please follow the steps below:

- Visit www.kroger.com
- Log in to your Kroger account
- From your account, select Community Rewards
- Search for the King’s Daughters Health Foundation (non-profit number EL969) and link to your Kroger card

We appreciate each and every supporter of the Foundation. Through the work of the Health Foundation, contributions and gifts are secured to support patient care, medical equipment upgrades, outreach services including health screenings and education as well as special needs for patients and families.

Please contact Laura Patrick, [email protected] or 606-408-9332 for more information.

03/18/2026

We are deeply grateful to Sandy’s Cares for their generous donation to the Health Foundation in honor of their Employee of the Month, Pennie Damron.

Pennie chose to designate this gift to UK King’s Daughters Oncology Services, helping support patients and families in some of their most challenging moments.

To Pennie and Sandy’s Cares- thank you for your partnership, your kindness, and your continued support of our mission.

Pictured (L to R: Darlene Shaffer, UKKD Oncology Services, Amy Shepard, UKKD Oncology Services; Pennie Damron, Sandy’s Racing & Gaming; Rob Goodwin, Sandy’s Racing & Gaming; Jennifer Goodwin, Sandy’s Cares; and Ashton Crafton, Sandy’s Cares.

03/16/2026

March 30 is National Doctors’ Day, and we invite you to honor a physician who has made a difference in your life by making a gift of gratitude in their name to the King’s Daughters Health Foundation. Your generous donation will recognize your physician and the remarkable work they do every day.

To make a donation, visit https://kingsdaughtershealthfoundation.salsalabs.org/giftsofgratitude

03/06/2026

⛳️ We’re excited to announce that the 30th Annual Rocky and Leah Adkins Cure for Cancer will take place on Friday, May 22nd in Morehead. This special event brings our community together for a great day of golf, fellowship and giving back.

All proceeds from the event will benefit UK King’s Daughters Oncology Services, helping support compassionate cancer care and vital resources for patients and families in our region.

We’d love for you to join us! For more information, contact Laura Patrick at 606-408-9332 or [email protected]

02/23/2026

King’s Daughters Health Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors. Three scholarship opportunities are available:

Boyd County Medical Society Scholarship
Edna and Mildred Monk Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Stewart Health Foundation Scholarship

All scholarship recipients must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA (3.0 GPA for Boyd Co. Medical Society) with a minimum of 12 hours of classes per semester. Recipients must also provide the Health Foundation with a copy of transcripts at the end of each semester to receive the next semester’s payment.

To get started, visit https://kingsdaughters.submittable.com/submit/345150/health-foundation-scholarships-2026. To submit an application, you will first have to create an account in Submittable, our email software.

Applications must be received no later than Friday, March 6. For more information, please call Laura Patrick at (606) 408-9332.

Address

2208 Lexington Avenue
Ashland, KY
41101

Telephone

+16064089332

Website

https://www.kingsdaughtershealth.com/about-us/health-foundation

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