Shining Light Gala

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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Shining Light Gala

Thank You Edward Jones Volunteers!

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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Thank You Edward Jones Volunteers!

Tandem Adventurers Trip to a Cardinals Game

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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Tandem Adventurers Trip to a Cardinals Game

The Shining Light Tree Lot

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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The Shining Light Tree Lot

Celebration for Sight 32-Hour Campaign – Thank You!

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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Celebration for Sight 32-Hour Campaign – Thank You!

Celebration for Sight – Sunday, April 21!

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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Celebration for Sight – Sunday, April 21!

Farewell to Run for Sight, Hello Celebration for Sight!

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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Farewell to Run for Sight, Hello Celebration for Sight!

Illinois Excellence in Education Award

Congratulations, Becky Lambert (M.S.Ed., COMS), on receiving the prestigious Illinois Excellence in Education Award on February 22, 2024! Her dedication and tireless efforts in positively impacting the lives of children with visual impairments truly exemplify the spirit of excellence in teaching.

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Illinois Excellence in Education Award