Our Impact
“Along with Children’s Mercy, Fore The Kids is making a difference in the lives of families who call Kansas City and our region, home.”
– Paul Kempinski, CEO Children’s Mercy
Mental Health Awareness
The Goal
Over the next 3 years, in addition to supporting The Children’s Place, Fore the Kids Foundation will focus fundraising efforts on the following projects:
- Integration of behavioral health support in primary care practices
- School‐based mental health pilot program with the Center School District in Kansas City, Mo.
- Camber Mental Health inpatient psychiatric campus
- Emergency mental health crisis center at the Children’s Mercy Adele Hall Campus
- Research: Precision dosing for mental health medication
Become an Everyday Champion by donating monthly to Fore the Kids
Nick’s Voice
Nick was 14-years-old when he first realized he was depressed. He was 22-years-old when he took his life. When a child enters the early stages of depression they might have no idea what is going on. They know something is not right, but they just don’t understand what it is. It could take years for them to realize they are depressed, or it could take just a few short days.
Our Causes
- Mental Health Initiatives
- The Children’s Place of Kansas City
- Blue Valley Education Foundation
- Care Equipment
- Tech Donations
- Furry Companions
- Facilities
Established in 2017, the Nick’s Voice Fund is dedicated to educating our community about the signs, treatment, and therapy related to depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders affecting the mental health of our children. The goal of this fund is to create a dramatic effect on the suicide rates in the Kansas City area by passionately and compassionately providing resources to insure healthy and fulfilling lives for our future generations.
Nick's Voice Fund
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Since 1978, The Children's Place has been solely dedicated to promoting the healthy development of young children who have experience abuse, neglect and other trauma by providing specialized services and family support within a safe and caring environment.
The Children's Place
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Fore the Kids has supported the Blue Valley Education Foundation since our first tournament.
Blue Valley Education Foundation
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Partnering with the Automobile Dealers of Greater Kansas City, the Fore the Kids Foundation purchased 3 new ambulances for Children’s Mercy in 2015 and 2016.
Ambulances
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Since 2009, the Fore The Kids tournament has purchased new technology for patient, doctor use during long-term stay. 
Technology Donations to Children's Mercy
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Children’s Mercy’s two facility dogs, Hunter and Hope, provide comfort, motivation and smiles to many of their patients and families. 
Facility Dogs
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The 2015 Fore the Kids Golf Tournament helped raise funds for an all new Sports Medicine Clinic for Children's Mercy and opened a cancer playroom in memory of FTK member Leo Scott.
Sports Clinic & Leo's Place
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Dollars raised by Fore the Kids
Thank You to our Foundation Partners
