Charlie Gauthier’s Mural Brings Joy and Color to DGCKids At DGCKids, we are constantly reminded of the incredible generosity and talent within our community. Recently, we were lucky enough to witness that firsthand, thanks to Charlie Gauthier, an amazing DGCKids dad who donated his time and artistic talent to create a beautiful mural on our…
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A Morning to Remember at the Gateway Cup Ride to Unite! This year’s Gateway Cup Ride to Unite was truly an unforgettable experience! The event kicked off with a moving performance of the National Anthem by Holly Connor, setting the perfect tone for the day. Our Executive Director, Andrew O’Dell, followed with inspiring words that…
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Save the Date for the Shining Light Gala! SaturdayMarch 1, 2025 6 pm Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Shining Light Gala at Ameristar Resort Spa on March 1, 2025. This event will be a night of elegance and purpose as we gather to raise awareness and support for visually impaired children and their families. Guests…
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We are beyond grateful to the amazing team of executives from Edward Jones who dedicated their afternoon to serve at DGCKids. Your hard work and enthusiasm truly made a difference! Here’s what this powerhouse team accomplished: Created over 30 tactile bags for our August graduates Labeled and postmarked save-the-dates for our Shining Light Gala on…
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Tandem Adventures Captains + Kids Trip to a St. Louis Cardinals Game! It was a hot but fun afternoon at the ballpark for the GRADS group (school-age children). MindsEye provided an audio description of the game so everyone could enjoy the base hits, strikes, and home runs. It was an amazing, inclusive, and accessible experience…
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After careful consideration, the board has made the difficult decision to retire the Shining Light Tree Lot this year. This decision was not made lightly, as the Tree Lot has brought joy to many for the last 72 years. Unfortunately, after careful analysis, it became apparent that the Tree Lot has not been yielding the results…
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Are you an avid cyclist? Do you want to share your love for the sport? Tandem Adventurers is searching for additional volunteers for this program! – Any experience is welcome! – You can train to be a Tandem Captain and learn how to ride a tandem bike with an incredible DGC kid – You can…
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Thank you to Our Incredible Sponsors and Donors! This year’s 32-Hour Giving Campaign was nothing short of extraordinary. Thanks to your overwhelming generosity, we raised approximately $370,000 to empower children with visual impairments and support their families. Every dollar you contributed strengthens our programs and helps create a community where every child can thrive. We’re…
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On Sunday, April 21st, we’re embarking on a mission to raise $350,000 in just 32 hours! Every donation, no matter the amount, significantly impacts our cause. And here’s the exciting part: during those 32 hours, every gift you give will be QUADRUPLED! Yes, you read that right – for every $1 donated, Delta Gamma Center…
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NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate ReleaseMarch 21, 2024 CONTACT: Lauren Sanders314-776-1300lsanders@dgckids.org Bright Futures Ahead: Unveiling the Magic of Celebration for Sight St. Louis, MO – Get ready to ignite the spirit of generosity and make a lasting impact as Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments (DGC) presents Celebration for Sight! After 32 years of cherished…
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