Kate's Story Foundation

12/26/2025

Ten years ago, our family had our first hospital stay with Kate. During that time, we experienced uncertainty and small acts of kindness meant everything. We saw how a simple gift brought comfort and joy to Kate when she needed it most. From that experience, the Kate's Story Foundation was created in her honor. We started with a simple hope- to bring comfort, joy, and a reminder of love to children facing a difficult time. For ten years, we have been able to deliver gifts to hospitalized children, because of YOU. You all have given so generously, year after year. Because of you, countless children have received gifts full of love during some of their hardest days. Because of you, the Kate’s Story Foundation continues to grow. Because of you, children and their families have felt seen, loved, and reminded they are not alone. Thank you for believing in our mission and for giving so faithfully. What started as a desire to make a difference has grown into a decade-long mission of serving children in need. 💜

12/21/2024

This is truly the magic of Christmas. For 9 years, our community has so generously given to Kate’s Story Foundation. It is an honor to deliver these gifts, given by so many, to Nemours Children’s Hospital and Lakeland Regional Health. Every single donation is a blessing. On Christmas morning, all of the children will wake up to multiple gifts. The amount of hope and love these gifts bring is unmeasurable. Thank you, thank you, thank you! We are forever grateful. 💜

12/13/2024

Today is the last day to donate to one of Kate's Story Foundation drop boxes!

THANK YOU SO MUCH to each and every one of you who have donated. 💜

We are still in need of gifts so that we can ensure both hospitals have enough for the year. PLEASE consider donating a gift to the precious children this Christmas season.

If you are unable to visit a donation box, you may shop via our Amazon Wish List or make a monetary donation and we can shop for you on Sunday!

All donations go directly to the children hospitalized at Lakeland Regional Health, Nemours Children’s Hospital and those seeking medical treatment at Nemours Children’s Health Lakeland.

New and un-wrapped gifts may be dropped off to any of the following locations;

Arbor Glen - Lakeland Apartments
4950 Deep Forest Court
Lakeland FL, 33805

Auburndale Chiropractic
214 Main St.
Auburndale, FL 33863

Brandy at Bliss Health Spa
625 Commerce Dr Suite 206
Lakeland, FL 33813

Pediatric Dentistry of Lakeland - Dr. Erin & Associates - North
5710 Hwy 98 N
Lakeland, FL 33809

Pediatric Dentistry of Lakeland - Dr. Erin & Associates - South
5110 S Lakeland Drive
Lakeland, FL 33813

Lifefit Personal Training Studio Brandy Noel
1627 E Edgewood Drive
Lakeland, FL 33803

Love An Fluff Dog Grooming
2180 E County Rd 540A
Lakeland, FL 33813

MM&R
4720 Cleveland Heights Blvd. Suite 207
Lakeland, FL 33813

St. Paul Lutheran School Lakeland
4450 Harden Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33813

Salt Room Lakeland
6030 South Florida Ave. Suite 125
Lakeland, FL 33813

Scott Orthodontics
5030 South Lakeland Drive
Lakeland, FL 33813

Scott Orthodontics- Winter Haven
211 6th St SE
Winter Haven, FL 33880

Southern Grace Dance Company
1704 E Edgewood Dr.
Lakeland, FL 33803

Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center
1540 6th Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881

Square Root Hair Salon
5131 Florida Ave S
Lakeland, FL 33813

Uncle Nicks’s Italian Deli Bagels and Catering Lakeland
6955 Old Highway 37
Lakeland, FL 33811

Students/facility at South McKeel can drop off a gift to the cafeteria. Each gift earns a house point! Gifts can be dropped off until December 19!

Together, we can bring comfort and happiness to an otherwise difficult time.🎅🏻🎄🎁

Amazon Wish List-
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/32C0ZD80DL1VE

The Kate’s Story Foundation is a 501c3 non- profit organization established with the hope to change the lives of children hospitalized. By way of community donations, we are able to provide gifts to children of all ages at Nemours Children’s Hospital and Lakeland Regional Health.

12/12/2024

JUST ONE MORE DAY!!!!

Tomorrow is the last day to donate to one of Kate's Story Foundation drop boxes!

In order to provide both hospitals with enough gifts for the year, we need many more donations! In addition to the children receiving gifts on Christmas, the hospitals use gifts throughout the year for birthdays, procedures, therapy and for coping with medical treatment, diagnosis and hospitalization.

PLEASE consider donating a gift to the precious children this Christmas season. ❤️

If you are unable to visit a donation box, you may shop via our Amazon Wish List or make a monetary donation and we can shop for you!

All donations go directly to the children hospitalized at Lakeland Regional Health, Nemours Children’s Hospital and those seeking medical treatment at Nemours Children’s Health Lakeland.

New and un-wrapped gifts may be dropped off to any of the following locations;

Arbor Glen - Lakeland Apartments
4950 Deep Forest Court
Lakeland FL, 33805

Auburndale Chiropractic
214 Main St.
Auburndale, FL 33863

Brandy at Bliss Health Spa
625 Commerce Dr Suite 206
Lakeland, FL 33813

Pediatric Dentistry of Lakeland - Dr. Erin & Associates - North
5710 Hwy 98 N
Lakeland, FL 33809

Pediatric Dentistry of Lakeland - Dr. Erin & Associates - South
5110 S Lakeland Drive
Lakeland, FL 33813

Lifefit Personal Training Studio Brandy Noel
1627 E Edgewood Drive
Lakeland, FL 33803

Love An Fluff Dog Grooming
2180 E County Rd 540A
Lakeland, FL 33813

MM&R
4720 Cleveland Heights Blvd. Suite 207
Lakeland, FL 33813

St. Paul Lutheran School Lakeland
4450 Harden Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33813

Salt Room Lakeland
6030 South Florida Ave. Suite 125
Lakeland, FL 33813

Scott Orthodontics
5030 South Lakeland Drive
Lakeland, FL 33813

Scott Orthodontics- Winter Haven
211 6th St SE
Winter Haven, FL 33880

Southern Grace Dance Company
1704 E Edgewood Dr.
Lakeland, FL 33803

Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center
1540 6th Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881

Square Root Hair Salon
5131 Florida Ave S
Lakeland, FL 33813

Uncle Nicks’s Italian Deli Bagels and Catering Lakeland
6955 Old Highway 37
Lakeland, FL 33811

Students/facility at South McKeel can drop off a gift to the cafeteria. Each gift earns a house point! Gifts can be dropped off until December 19!

Together, we can bring comfort and happiness to an otherwise difficult time. Tis the season to GIVE! 🎅🏻🎄🎁

Amazon Wish List-
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/32C0ZD80DL1VE

The Kate’s Story Foundation is a 501c3 non- profit organization established with the hope to change the lives of children hospitalized. By way of community donations, we are able to provide gifts to children of all ages at Nemours Children’s Hospital and Lakeland Regional Health.

PLEASE SHARE!!

12/10/2024

4 DAYS!!!! PLEASE SHARE!

Just 4 more days to donate to one of our drop boxes! We are in desperate need of donations so that we can ensure both hospitals have enough toys to last all year long! PLEASE consider donating a gift to the precious children this Christmas season. ❤️

If you are unable to visit a donation box, you may shop via our Amazon Wish List or make a monetary donation and we can shop for you!

We will be collecting until December 13th.

All donations go directly to the children hospitalized at Lakeland Regional Health and those seeking medical treatment at Nemours Children’s Health Lakeland, in the Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children. We will also be providing for the children who will be hospitalized at Nemours Children’s Health in Orlando.

New and un-wrapped gifts may be dropped off to any of the following locations;

Arbor Glen - Lakeland Apartments
4950 Deep Forest Court
Lakeland FL, 33805

Auburndale Chiropractic
214 Main St.
Auburndale, FL 33863

Brandy at Bliss Health Spa
625 Commerce Dr Suite 206
Lakeland, FL 33813

Pediatric Dentistry of Lakeland - Dr. Erin & Associates - North
5710 Hwy 98 N
Lakeland, FL 33809

Pediatric Dentistry of Lakeland - Dr. Erin & Associates - South
5110 S Lakeland Drive
Lakeland, FL 33813

Lifefit Personal Training Studio Brandy Noel
1627 E Edgewood Drive
Lakeland, FL 33803

Love An Fluff Dog Grooming
2180 E County Rd 540A
Lakeland, FL 33813

MM&R
4720 Cleveland Heights Blvd. Suite 207
Lakeland, FL 33813

St. Paul Lutheran School Lakeland
4450 Harden Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33813

Salt Room Lakeland
6030 South Florida Ave. Suite 125
Lakeland, FL 33813

Scott Orthodontics
5030 South Lakeland Drive
Lakeland, FL 33813

Scott Orthodontics- Winter Haven
211 6th St SE
Winter Haven, FL 33880

Southern Grace Dance Company
1704 E Edgewood Dr.
Lakeland, FL 33803

Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center
1540 6th Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881

Square Root Hair Salon
5131 Florida Ave S
Lakeland, FL 33813

Uncle Nicks’s Italian Deli Bagels and Catering Lakeland
6955 Old Highway 37
Lakeland, FL 33811

Students/facility at South McKeel can drop off a gift to the cafeteria. Each gift earns a house point!

Together, we can bring comfort and happiness to an otherwise difficult time. Tis the season to GIVE! 🎅🏻🎄🎁

Amazon Wish List-
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/32C0ZD80DL1VE

The Kate’s Story Foundation is a 501c3 non- profit organization established with the hope to change the lives of children hospitalized. By way of community donations, we are able to provide gifts to children of all ages at Nemours Children’s Hospital and Lakeland Regional Health. Donations will be accepted until December 18th! 🐾

12/07/2024

7 DAYS!!!! PLEASE SHARE!

Friends, just 7 more days to donate to one of our drop boxes! We are in desperate need of donations so that we can ensure both hospitals have enough toys to last all year long! PLEASE consider donating a gift to the precious children this Christmas season. ❤️

If you are unable to visit a donation box, you may shop via our Amazon Wish List or make a monetary donation and we can shop for you!

We will be collecting until December 13th.

All donations go directly to the children hospitalized at Lakeland Regional Health and those seeking medical treatment at Nemours Children’s Health Lakeland, in the Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children. We will also be providing for the children who will be hospitalized at Nemours Children’s Health in Orlando.

New and un-wrapped gifts may be dropped off to any of the following locations;

Arbor Glen - Lakeland Apartments
4950 Deep Forest Court
Lakeland FL, 33805

Auburndale Chiropractic
214 Main St.
Auburndale, FL 33863

Brandy at Bliss Health Spa
625 Commerce Dr Suite 206
Lakeland, FL 33813

Pediatric Dentistry of Lakeland - Dr. Erin & Associates - North
5710 Hwy 98 N
Lakeland, FL 33809

Pediatric Dentistry of Lakeland - Dr. Erin & Associates - South
5110 S Lakeland Drive
Lakeland, FL 33813

Lifefit Personal Training Studio Brandy Noel
1627 E Edgewood Drive
Lakeland, FL 33803

Love An Fluff Dog Grooming
2180 E County Rd 540A
Lakeland, FL 33813

MM&R
4720 Cleveland Heights Blvd. Suite 207
Lakeland, FL 33813

St. Paul Lutheran School Lakeland
4450 Harden Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33813

Salt Room Lakeland
6030 South Florida Ave. Suite 125
Lakeland, FL 33813

Scott Orthodontics
5030 South Lakeland Drive
Lakeland, FL 33813

Scott Orthodontics- Winter Haven
211 6th St SE
Winter Haven, FL 33880

Southern Grace Dance Company
1704 E Edgewood Dr.
Lakeland, FL 33803

Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center
1540 6th Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881

Square Root Hair Salon
5131 Florida Ave S
Lakeland, FL 33813

Uncle Nicks’s Italian Deli Bagels and Catering Lakeland
6955 Old Highway 37
Lakeland, FL 33811

Students/facility at South McKeel can drop off a gift to the cafeteria. Each gift earns a house point!

Together, we can bring comfort and happiness to an otherwise difficult time. Tis the season to GIVE! 🎅🏻🎄🎁

Amazon Wish List-
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/32C0ZD80DL1VE

The Kate’s Story Foundation is a 501c3 non- profit organization established with the hope to change the lives of children hospitalized. By way of community donations, we are able to provide gifts to children of all ages at Nemours Children’s Hospital and Lakeland Regional Health.

12/03/2024

This Giving Tuesday, join us in our mission to change the lives of children and their families hospitalized. 💜

Every gift donated helps children and their families cope with medical treatment, diagnosis and hospitalization.

Your generosity provides Nemours Children’s Hospital, Nemours Speciality Care Lakeland and Lakeland Regional Medical Center with gifts to provide for the children this holiday season, and all year long!

Please considering donating a gift to one of our drop boxes, placing an order from our Amazon Wishlist or making a monetary donation that will go towards the purchase of gifts.

Together, we can bring comfort and happiness to an otherwise difficult time. Tis the season to GIVE! 🎅🏻🎄🎁

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/32C0ZD80DL1VE

11/27/2024

For those of you with busy schedules or who live out of town, there are additional ways to donate. 💜

We’ve created an Amazon list of popular gifts. Any orders placed from the list will ship to us directly.

Kate’s Story Foundation, Inc. - Amazon Gift List - https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/32C0ZD80DL1VE

If you would prefer to make a monetary donation, please contact me to further discuss. All donations are tax deductible and we will provide you a receipt. ALL donations will go towards the purchase of toys/gifts for the children.

Please join us in bringing joy to the precious children seeking medical treatment. 🎁🎅🏻🎄

11/25/2024

It is amazing to see how giving and loving our community is. 💜

Kates Story Foundation was started after a Lakeland mom saw the joy in her daughter’s face when surprised with gifts in the hospital.

11/25/2024

All donation boxes are ready to be filled! Please join us for our annual Christmas toy drive. We will be collecting until December 13th. Please consider donating a gift to the precious children this Christmas season. ❤️

All donations go directly to the children hospitalized at Lakeland Regional Health and those seeking medical treatment at Nemours Children’s Health Lakeland, in the Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children. We will also be providing for the children who will be hospitalized at Nemours Children’s Health in Orlando.

New and un-wrapped gifts may be dropped off to any of the following locations;

Arbor Glen - Lakeland Apartments
4950 Deep Forest Court
Lakeland FL, 33805

Auburndale Chiropractic
214 Main St.
Auburndale, FL 33863

Brandy at Bliss Health Spa
625 Commerce Dr Suite 206
Lakeland, FL 33813

Pediatric Dentistry of Lakeland - Dr. Erin & Associates - North
5710 Hwy 98 N
Lakeland, FL 33809

Pediatric Dentistry of Lakeland - Dr. Erin & Associates - South
5110 S Lakeland Drive
Lakeland, FL 33813

Lifefit Personal Training Studio Brandy Noel
1627 E Edgewood Drive
Lakeland, FL 33803

Love An Fluff Dog Grooming
2180 E County Rd 540A
Lakeland, FL 33813

MM&R
4720 Cleveland Heights Blvd. Suite 207
Lakeland, FL 33813

St. Paul Lutheran School Lakeland
4450 Harden Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33813

Salt Room Lakeland
6030 South Florida Ave. Suite 125
Lakeland, FL 33813

Scott Orthodontics
5030 South Lakeland Drive
Lakeland, FL 33813

Scott Orthodontics- Winter Haven
211 6th St SE
Winter Haven, FL 33880

Southern Grace Dance Company
1704 E Edgewood Dr.
Lakeland, FL 33803

Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center
1540 6th Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881

Square Root Hair Salon
5131 Florida Ave S
Lakeland, FL 33813

Uncle Nicks’s Italian Deli Bagels and Catering Lakeland
6955 Old Highway 37
Lakeland, FL 33811

A list of suggested items can be found on our flyer. ❤️🎄

Please let us know of any questions you may have! Please join us in making the holiday season a very special time for the children, and their families, who will be hospitalized. It is our hope that we may bring joy and happiness to an otherwise difficult time.

The Kate’s Story Foundation is a 501c3 non- profit organization established with the hope to change the lives of children hospitalized. By way of community donations, we are able to provide gifts to children of all ages at Nemours Children’s Hospital and Lakeland Regional Health.

PLEASE SHARE!!!

11/21/2024

Come help us fill the St. Paul Lutheran School Lakeland bus! All gifts will go to the kiddos at Lakeland Regional Health and Nemours
❤️ We are at South Target until 7! 💜🎄🎅🏻🎁

11/21/2024

Come see us! 💜