More Than a Campaign
We are honored to introduce you to Every Child Deserves Riley: The Campaign for Riley Children’s Health, the most ambitious fundraising initiative in Riley Children’s history. This $300 million campaign is a bold commitment to transform lives and create a healthier future for children and families across Indiana and beyond.
Every Child Deserves Riley is more than a campaign — it is a movement that will revolutionize pediatric care, tackle urgent health challenges, and help shape the future of children’s health. It is more than an investment in Riley; it is an investment in the potential of every child.
And it couldn’t come at a more urgent time. A need for pediatric specialists and a relentless youth mental health crisis demand action. Families should never have to struggle to find specialists for children with serious conditions or to access general pediatric care. At the same time, devastating rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide among youth are exacerbated by a critical shortage of mental health providers, leaving many without treatment. Riley is working to build a strong pipeline of pediatric specialists and expand mental health services, but sustained funding and collaboration from government, business, and philanthropy are essential. The time to act is now.
Dollars entrusted to the Every Child Deserves Riley campaign will drive life-saving research that gives hope to children battling rare and complex diseases. Donations will support expert physicians and nurses who bring unparalleled skill and compassion to their care. And they will ensure that families facing the most difficult moments of their lives are met with resources, comfort, and unwavering support.
Consider Daphney, a courageous 9-year-old who – thanks to expert Riley care – overcame a life-threatening stroke, learned to walk again, and now dreams of becoming a doctor. Picture Dr. Skiles, a dedicated physician and researcher whose work in pediatric cancer brings new hope to families around the world. Countless families walk through the doors of Riley every day finding not only expert care, but a community of healing. These are the lives your generosity will touch.
We invite you to join us in this transformative journey to make Indiana a state where all children have access to the world-class care they need to thrive, where researchers unlock groundbreaking treatments, and where every family has the comprehensive help they deserve. Together, we can make that vision a reality. Your support will leave an indelible mark for generations to come, ensuring every child has the chance to reach their full potential.
Thank you for standing with us as we embark on this historic campaign.
Sincerely,
Mike Smith
Campaign Chair
Riley Children’s Foundation
Dr. Cory Martinson
Chair, Board of Governors
Riley Children’s Foundation