Who We Are

Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation, led by our Board of Governors, provides the financial support necessary for delivering exceptional health care, in state-of-the-art facilities, to all children in need of care. Through pro-active communication efforts, community cultivation, philanthropic generosity and Christ-like stewardship, the Foundation’s purpose is to build strong partnerships that will result in world-class pediatric health care at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.

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Since opening our doors in 1956 as the nation’s first freestanding Catholic children’s hospital, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon has remained steadfast in our commitment to exceptional and accessible health care. Over the years, we have proudly served over 10-million children in need from the bi-state region of Missouri and Illinois and beyond. Our devotion has never been stronger, and the need has never been greater. At Cardinal Glennon, we ensure our doors are always open for a child in need as we are more than just a hospital, we are a devoted partner in the health and well-being of families. Many of our programs and services thrive through the generosity of friends, partners, and donors as we live our mission every day: Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.

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It is the generous spirit of thousands of donors in our region and across the United States that has allowed the Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation to build and sustain dozens of critical departments, programs and treatment centers at the hospital.

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, ranked SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in five out of ten possible specialties in the new 2024-25 Best Children’s Hospitals ranking! SSM Health Cardinal Glennon was awarded rankings in Cancer, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Neonatology, Nephrology Pulmonology and Urology.

By supporting the programs and services of the hospital, our donors have a direct impact on the hospital’s standings. Your support helps fund the latest research, data-sharing and quality improvement initiatives, educational programs, community outreach and more – all which help us earn points in each specialty.

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Cancer

Cardiology & Heart Surgery

Gastroenterology & GI Surgery

Neonatology

Nephrology

Pulmonology

Urology

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3800 Park Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 577-5605
info@glennon.org

The Board of Governors

The Board of Governors, a long-standing group of influential community and civic leaders, are the backbone of this Foundation. Through the leadership, commitment and generosity of these 60+ individuals, the Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation has continued to grow and flourish over the years. It is the role of this board to help shape the strategic vision for the medical center, to make certain that fiscal controls are in place and to constantly grow the circle of support in the community.

Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation is committed to becoming a national leader in health care philanthropy. We are constantly striving to increase our support for faith-based, medical treatment and research. The Foundation is also dedicated to driving and supporting Next-Practices in the areas of wellness, prevention and nutritional programs that promote comprehensive health for children and families.