Homers for Health
Welcome to our 14th year of Homers for Health! Matt and Leslee Holliday, longtime Cardinal Glennon ambassadors and founders of the Homers for Health pledge for patients program, believe deeply in the mission of our hospital and ask you to join them in pledging your support for Cardinal Glennon patients.
At Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, no child faces illness alone. Families come through our doors in their most vulnerable moments, unsure of what the future holds. But with expert care, compassionate support, and generous donors like you, they find hope and healing.
A New Way to Give, The Same Impact for Kids Like Libby
Supporting kids like Libby is now easier than ever! Homers for Health, once tied to home runs and then to the 195 beds at Cardinal Glennon, is transitioning.
While 195 beds symbolize our hospital's capacity, we serve countless patients beyond our walls. Now, you can make a one-time gift to support all Cardinal Glennon patients, making an immediate impact on those who need it most.
Meet Libby!
At age 11, Libby’s life was vibrant. She had good grades and played soccer competitively. Then her mom, Michelle, a nurse at Cardinal Glennon, received a call that changed their lives. An MRI done because of her slow growth revealed that Libby had a benign tumor at the base of her pituitary gland, which helps to regulate the body’s growth hormones, stress response and other important processes. “I didn’t even know what a tumor was,” Libby admits. “Seeing my mom cry, I was scared, and knew it was bad news – but since she worked at the hospital, I felt like I would be safe and that things were going to be okay.” Surgeons at Cardinal Glennon successfully removed the tumor. Because of the tumor’s location, however, Libby’s pituitary gland no longer functions and will need to be regulated with medication for the rest of her life. After months of careful monitoring and evaluation, Libby is learning to manage her body’s reactions to stress. She regularly visits her Cardinal Glennon care team as she navigates her new normal without her beloved soccer.
Be a Hero!
Be recognized as a 2025 SUPERHERO inside our hospital by giving a total of $5,000 or more.
Be recognized as a 2025 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
Elliot McDonald
Hailey McDonald of House Springs, MO recalls the day of her daughter, Elliot’s 20-week anatomy scan. “I remember sitting in the lobby for over an hour after my scan,”…
Juliana Steger
Juliana from South St. Louis County, MO is a sweet and cuddly 6 year old. She loves animals, music, books, waffles, pancakes, dinosaurs, deer, baby dolls and big trucks.…
Dean Balassi
The feeling of growing a new life can be exciting and awe-inspiring, but is also common to feel anxious, vulnerable, and overwhelmed by the big changes that pregnancy and…
Dmiya White
In summer of 2022, 15 y/o Dmiya White of Florissant, MO was living a typical teenage life. Having finished her school year on the honor roll, she was looking…
Claire Gilligan
A child is diagnosed with cancer every 3 minutes. Approximately 1 in 285 children in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer before their 20th birthday. Becky and Ryan…
Orlando Bairfield
It seems everywhere that Orlando Bairfield goes, he is delighted to showcase some awesome dance moves with a huge smile. The spunky 8-year-old is just two months post-surgery after…
Avery Hall
Sitting next to her son and rising star, Avery (aka VERIFYD), his mom and biggest fan, Elizabeth, shared her excitement over his upcoming return to the stage. “The last…
Ambrea Doll
“My name is Ambrea, and I am cancer free.” These were the words spoken by 14-year-old survivor, Ambrea, as she confidently completed her solo dance performance to the song,…
Anberlin Gripp
In between clinic visits, 12-year-old Anberlin from Belleville, IL sat in SSM Health Cardinal Glennon’s ground floor atrium with her Starbucks beverage talking about her favorite things. She talked…
Libby Cunningham
It was Good Friday of Easter weekend 2022. Eleven-year-old Libby and her mom, Michelle, from Glen Carbon, IL were having a mother/ daughter trip at the mall. Shopping and…
Together, We Make an Impact
Now in its 14th year, Homers for Health pledge for patients continues to make a profound impact on the children and families served at Cardinal Glennon.
We continue to rely on the unwavering support of our community, friends, and sponsors to stay at the forefront of technology and innovation, top-tier clinical programs, and essential supportive services through the Children’s Fund. Thanks to you, we can provide lifesaving care to all children in need, ensuring no child is turned away.
Your generous contributions to Homers for Health are making a world of difference for the children and families at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. Each year, more than 200,000 children benefit from the programs and services provided
