Homers for Health
Now in its 15th year, Homers for Health continues the tradition Matt and Leslee Holliday began—giving children the chance to experience lifesaving care and the childhood firsts every family hopes for. As longtime ambassadors and passionate champions of Cardinal Glennon, Matt and Leslee are especially excited about what comes next: a new home for pediatric care that embodies the future of medicine, comfort, innovation and compassion. For the next two years, Homers for Health will support the Devoted Fund, helping bring this new hospital to life. It’s more than a building, it’s a lifeline. It’s hope made tangible for the children and families who walk through our doors.
To learn more about the future of Cardinal Glennon, visit glennon.org/Devoted.
Meet Colten!
Colten entered the world weighing just 1 pound, 11 ounces—small, fragile and facing enormous odds. His earliest days were spent in the NICU at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, where his family held onto hope one milestone at a time.
Learning to breathe, eat and grow took months of specialized care and constant monitoring. Progress came slowly, but Colten kept pushing forward.
Today, he’s a thriving 9-year-old who loves art, food, school and keeping up with his big brother. His story reflects the life-changing impact of compassionate pediatric care—and the incredible strength of children who refuse to let a difficult beginning define their future.
Be a Hero!
Be recognized as a 2026 SUPERHERO inside our hospital by giving a total of $5,000 or more.
Be recognized as a 2026 HOLLIDAY'S HERO inside our hospital by giving a total of $1,365 or more.
Holliday’s Heroes are among our highest level of donors to Homers for Health. Matt and Leslee extend their deepest gratitude for your pledge to support Cardinal Glennon patients. To learn more about Holliday’s Heroes, contact Emily Phelps at emily.phelps@ssmhealth.com.
Why Donate to Homers for Health?
OUR PATIENTS
Brody Finnegan
Brody Finnegan, a bright‑eyed little boy from Ballwin with an infectious smile and a love for Cheetos and Gummy Skittles, has grown up surrounded by care, courage, and community.…
Josephine Maessen
When Samantha found out she was pregnant for the first time, in December 2024, she imagined a smooth and joyful journey. And for the first 20 weeks, that’s exactly…
Colten Hong
Watching 9-year-old Colten eagerly polish off a full plate of his favorite breakfast sausages is a moment of joy his mother, Nicole, will never take for granted. For most…
Jadai Williams
Masterfully navigating a baby in one arm and steering a stroller filled with medical equipment and monitors with the other, Deja Adams and her daughter, Jadai, emerged from their…
Olive Craft
Seventeen-year-old Olive is a stunning young lady. She is a high school junior with a recently acquired driver’s license; a self-taught acoustic guitar player with the world at her…
Easton James David Kieffer
During their 20-week anatomy scan, Kasee and David received news that their unborn son’s heart was very special. Baby Easton had hypoplastic right heart syndrome (HRHS) and Tricuspid Atresia…
Logan Kowalski
Through Life’s Uncertainties…Hope Prevails In November 2019, the Kowalski family was looking forward to the holiday season like most families do. Mom – Jennifer, and Dad – Frank were…
Kenzie Davison
From Fetal Diagnosis to Thriving Childhood Sitting with 7-year-old Kenzie in the SSM Health Cardinal Glennon cafeteria, you would never know the journey she has been on since birth.…
Chase Cory
Finding Strength, Support and a Smile That Shines Tara and Michael of Glen Carbon, IL, were the proud parents of two boys when they learned they were expecting Baby…
Dylan McCoo
Dylan McCoo, from Albany, New York stands 6’2, 250 pounds at 18 years of age. Looking at his healthy, strong frame, you would never guess he had such a…
Together, We Make an Impact
Now in its 15th year, Homers for Health continues to make a profound difference in the lives of the children and families served at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. What began as a pledge for patients movement has grown into a powerful community effort that fuels life changing care.
We rely on the unwavering support of our community, friends, and sponsors to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, top tier clinical programs, and the compassionate services that define Cardinal Glennon. This year—and for the next two years—Homers for Health will support the Devoted Fund, helping bring to life a new home for pediatric care designed for the future of medicine, comfort, innovation, and compassion.
Thanks to you, we provide lifesaving care to all children in need, ensuring no child is ever turned away. Your generosity through Homers for Health makes a world of difference for families counting on us. Each year, more than 200,000 children benefit from the programs and services that your support helps make possible.
