Kids Like Connor

06/01/2026

We are able to do what we do because of people like you!!! Thank you Kristie Carta for always being so supportive and generous! You are helping make a direct impact on families here in CNY!

05/29/2026

Checking in on baby Quinn! 🫶

Born on April 3, 2026, Quinn is one of our Kids Like Connor grant babies from the May 2025 application opening. After some time settling into her new home, she’s already surrounded by so much love.

Big brother James has fully stepped into his role. He loves rubbing Quinn’s back, helping with tummy time, reading to her, and even assisting with diaper changes. Every morning he says, “Little Quinn, she’s so tiny!” Soon enough, he’ll be teaching her all the construction vehicle names and introducing her to every character from Cars! 🚜🏁

So far, Quinn has already joined the family for James’ 2nd birthday celebration, Big Rig Day, the Wild Animal Park, a road trip to Rochester for her cousin’s first birthday, and plenty of neighborhood walks.

Stories like Quinn’s are why Kids Like Connor exists. Thanks to our donors, sponsors, and supporters, more families are getting their chance at their own miracle baby. Thank you for helping us create more Kids Like Connor. 💙

05/28/2026

Did you know we have a newsletter? Yep, we sure do!

Once a month, we send out news about our Kids Like Connor families, upcoming events, and facts on infertility. Stay in the loop and sign up for email notifications through the link below.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/newsletter-form/subscribe-to-get-notified-about-new-events-11259

05/22/2026

Mark your calendars for August 8th, 2026! ⛳️

Our 3rd Annual Golf Tournament and Family Fun Day at Radisson Greens is open for registration and sponsorships. Spend the day on the course or bring the whole family to enjoy everything happening off the green. Golfers can register for $130 (a person) and enjoy a full day of play, including lunch at the turn, a large BBQ for dinner, and full access to the Family Fun Day activities.

Not golfing? Bring the kids! This day is for everyone. From 3pm-5pm, we’ll have face painting, a bounce house, a magician, and more family-friendly entertainment. Tickets to the Family Fun Day are just $5 per person, and there’s plenty to enjoy while the tournament is underway. Throughout the day, you can also take part in our 50/50, raffle baskets, and silent auction. Sponsorship opportunities are available!

It’s a day to come together, have some fun, and support families on their path to parenthood. We set the bar high at our recent gala. Now let’s beat that goal at this golf tournament!

Register to join or sponsor here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/3rd-annual-golf-tournament-and-family-fun-day

05/20/2026

We did something a bit different at our annual gala this year and decided to have an honorary family to celebrate. When we were thinking of all the special families we work with, Falon and Paul kept popping into our minds.

After so much loss and grief, these two were relentless in having a child together. As Paul’s pastor told him, “God doesn’t give you what you want. He gives you what you need.” Now, this couple has not one, but two baby girls to love. Listen to their story, and if you or someone you know is feeling alone in their infertility journey, send them our way.

05/15/2026

If you or someone you know is carrying the financial burden of IVF, please know you are not alone. 💛

At Kids Like Connor, we are here to help support families navigating infertility through our Connor Grant program. No matter where you are in your journey, you are welcome to apply.

This grant is made possible by the generosity of people in our community and beyond who believe every family deserves hope during this process. To everyone who has donated, attended events, sponsored, volunteered, or shared our mission, thank you for making this possible.

Applying is simple:
📄 Download and print the application.
📬 Fill out the information and mail it to the address listed.
💙 Applications are thoughtfully reviewed by the KLC Board of Directors.
📞 If approved, a member of our team will reach out directly with the next steps.

We know this journey can feel overwhelming at times. Our hope is that this grant can ease even a small part of the weight families may be carrying.

To learn more or apply, visit the link below. The enrollment window ends on July 6th, 2026.

https://tinyurl.com/2hk8s58d

05/13/2026

Giving back doesn’t always have to look the same, and we’ve been blown away by the creative ways our community continues to support Kids Like Connor. 💛

Kristie Carta stepped up to the plate once again by creating an energizing tea, the “KLC Cooler,” sold at all four of her locations, raising $375 for our foundation.
Maggie and Nora chose Kids Like Connor as the honorary recipient of their Baldwinsville Bar Crawl, which raised us over $5,000. The Neuman family hosted a lemonade stand with the sweetest employees, Marykate and Allison. And Bailey Knox asked for donations to KLC in lieu of gifts for his first birthday party.

These acts of kindness may all look different, but they share the same purpose. Supporting local families navigating infertility with love, compassion, and hope. Thank you for setting a beautiful example of what community support can look like.

Now we want to hear from you. What’s a creative way you could give back?

05/08/2026

Although we provide financial support to couples going through IVF, we offer so much more than that.

Support groups. Couples therapy. Educational materials. Meaningful connections.

Infertility is a bumpy, sometimes grueling road with unexpected twists and turns. We’re here to support you through every part of that journey. We’ve been through it, and we know how easy it is to feel lost or alone.

Over the years, we’ve built relationships with incredible individuals and organizations who can help answer questions and support you along the way.

If you’re ever feeling a little lost or alone, we’re here to listen to your story.

05/06/2026

Sometimes words fall short, but we’re going to try.

Over the weekend, we hosted our second annual Kids Like Connor Gala. 150 people came together in one room, showing up for families navigating infertility. Looking around, we felt it. The love, the support, the sense of community.

This year, we introduced something new. We honored a family whose story reflects so much of what this journey can look like.

Falon and Paul’s path to parenthood was not easy. It was filled with loss, resilience, and the decision to keep going, even when it felt impossible. Today, they are parents to two beautiful baby girls who light up their world. Their story is a reminder of what hope can look like and why this work matters.

After they shared, something powerful happened. People gathered around them, opening up about their own experiences, their own stories, their own hopes. That’s what Kids Like Connor is all about. Creating a space where no one feels alone. A space where this journey can be talked about openly, honestly, and with compassion.

To everyone who made this night possible. Our volunteers, board members, sponsors, donors, The Pier, and every single person who showed up. Thank you.
Because of you, we raised a record-breaking $27,858. These funds will go directly to Central New York families navigating infertility, helping them take the next step toward their path to parenthood.

This is the village that we’re so grateful to be in together.

Thank you again to our incredible sponsors, Once Upon A Child - Syracuse, NY, Associates For Women's Medicine, Tox & Pout Aesthetics, Linda Damon Bliss, Ryan's Windows & Doors, Sitka Insurance Agency, The Pastures Family, Mark Antony Homes Inc., Katie Ennis, Allie Wolfgang Smith, The Swearingen Family, Jennifer Lynn, and Cumulus Media.

05/05/2026