A Year Worth Celebrating — A Letter to Our Community By Andrew O’Dell, Chief Executive Officer As we mark our 75th anniversary, I find myself filled with gratitude, not just for how far we have come, but for the incredible community that makes this work possible every single day. Our 2025 Impact Report is here,…
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Shining Light Gala – Celebrating 75 Years of DGCKids!
See Event Details Saturday, April 18, 2026 Ameristar Resort and SpaExplore full event details on the Shining Light Gala page. Tickets available through April 6.
1 Ameristar Blvd.
St. Charles, MO 63301
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Mimi Fishman Adventure Camp
This March, 13 DGCKids packed their bags, said goodbye to their families, and headed to Camp Lakewood for the annual Mimi Fishman Adventure Camp, and the two days that followed were full of memories and firsts. Two Days of Adventure Over March 7–8, campers took on some seriously exciting challenges: 🧗 Climbing a towering outdoor…
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In 2026, DGCKids is celebrating a remarkable milestone: 75 years of supporting children with visual impairments and their families. Since our founding in 1951, DGCKids has grown into a vibrant, deeply connected community that lights the way for families—from a child’s earliest days through young adulthood. What began with a vision of support and inclusion…
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