The Kids of Nyu Foundation

KiDS of NYU Foundation, Inc. works in partnership with NYU Medical Center to enhance clinical and supportive care for children and families, to fund research into childhood illnesses and to promote a child-friendly atmosphere. KiDS fulfills important needs, often through multi-year gifts, by lending support that may not be available from the hospital budget or other sources.Founded in 1991 by a group of parents and pediatric doctors KiDS has raised more than $26 million, principally through annual fundraising events. KiDS is unique among pediatric philanthropic efforts in that it provides funds to inpatient and outpatient programs that serve children throughout the Medical Center.KiDS has helped to-- Recruit a specialist in minimally invasive pediatric surgery- Renovate the neonatal intensive care unit- Expand the pediatric emergency medicine program at Tisch Hospital- Underwrite therapeutic and recreational activities for patients at Tisch Hospital, the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, and the Stephen D. Hassenfeld Children's Center for Cancer and Blood DisordersThanks to the generosity of its donors, KiDS is able to award grants each spring to fulfill specific requests by the physicians, nurses and support staff who form the heart of the excellent pediatric care for which NYU is recognized.COMMUNITY SERVICE - KiDS helps to extend the knowledge and resources of NYU Medical Center physicians into the community. The organization periodically sponsors free forums that feature NYU pediatric physicians and other experts. Recent topics have included eating disorders, bullying, and learning differences. KiDS partners with other organizations concerned with promoting the health and well-being of youth, including NYC-Parents in Action and the NYU Child Study Center.KiDSBeat, the award-winning newsletter of KiDS, provides timely news and health information.PRAISE FOR KiDSKiDS has been recognized for its philanthropic contributions by New York University, which has inducted the organization into its Sir Harold Action Society, NYU's most prestigious donor circle.