Why We Walk for St. Mary’s Kids
Each and every day, St. Mary’s Kids overcome incredible challenges and strive to meet all of their medical and educational milestones. To honor these courageou…
Annual Big Hearts Walk for St. Mary’s Kids
Help support vital programs and services for the most critically ill children in New York by participating in the Big Hearts Walk for St. Mary's Kids. Particip…
Acute Flaccid Myelitis & Locomotor Training
Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) is a rare, serious condition that affects the spinal cord and the nervous system. Since 2014, 90 percent of the new cases of…
What is Occupational Therapy?
April is National Occupational Therapy Month, and occupational therapy can be life-changing for many of St. Mary's Kids. OT focuses on helping people wit…
‘For five years we dreaded every meal’: my infant son’s struggle with food
After her son was born prematurely, Tahmima Anam thought the worst was behind her. But when he was allowed to come home two months later, a new problem emerged…
How does Art Therapy Help with the Healing Process?
Art therapy uses art media, the creative process and the resulting art work as therapeutic and healing process with clients” It is used based on the belief tha…
A to Z Fundraising Tips
Here are some fun fundraising ideas for every letter of the Alphabet!
Screen Time and Younger Kids
Digital media has become an everyday part of most children’s lives, too, and not always in ways parents would wish. If your toddler tantrums when the iPad gets…
Turning Ideas into Innovative Programs
Learn how great programs like this develop – going from being just an idea in someone’s mind to a real, comprehensive program that positively impacts the lives…
What is a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician?
Parents know about pediatricians, the doctors who care for kids from birth through their teens. In most cases, the pediatrician provides essential medical care…
A Gift Through Your Will or Estate
You can contribute to St. Mary’s mission of improving the health and quality of life for children and families with special needs through a gift in your will o…
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