Your Gift Today
Your gift today helps nearly 30,000 patients each year find expert care and real support, trains more than 700 healthcare professionals annually, and advances hundreds of medical discoveries. Many of our patients start with us as children and become part of our family and receive services and support from Kennedy Krieger well into adulthood.
Driven by decades of groundbreaking research, we’ve continually pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in neuroscience and developmental medicine. Our discoveries have transformed how we understand the developing brain and nervous system, bringing innovations from the lab directly to the bedside. But we know there’s more to do, and we must move faster.
Changing Lives Through Care, Research, and Education
Kennedy Krieger Institute serves nearly 30,000 patients annually, providing world-class care for children and young adults with nervous system diseases, disorders, and injuries. Our experts lead groundbreaking research and innovative therapies that give hope to families everywhere.
Get To Know Kennedy Krieger
Kennedy Krieger is a Maryland-based nonprofit advancing care, research, and education to transform the lives of children and adults with rare and common diseases, injuries and neurodevelopmental conditions. Register today to receive updates and learn more about our work.
Real Stories of Hope at Kennedy Krieger
Meet some incredible ambassadors whose journeys inspire us—and whose futures you can help shape.
Meet Emmy
After years of uncertainty, Emmy was diagnosed with Coffin-Siris Syndrome at age 5. Now a thriving teenager, she communicates through sign language and inspires everyone around her.
Meet Ayden
Diagnosed with a rare terminal disease, Ayden defied expectations thanks to breakthrough treatment and donor support. Today, he’s a joyful Pokémon expert who lights up every room.
Your gift helps kids like Ayden discover joy and hope.
Meet Seamus
After a brain hemorrhage, Seamus began his recovery with a thumb war—his first movement. Today, he’s Kennedy Krieger’s undefeated Thumb War Champion.
Your gift helps kids like Seamus rediscover joy in every moment.
