Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund

Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund (KADMF) lightens the burdens and lifts the spirits of families caring for children with serious and chronic illnesses, conditions, or injuries.   Founded in 1976 by parents who experienced significant challenges in managing their daughter's medical needs, the Fund exists to help alleviate emotional, financial, and household challenges.  Since its inception, the Fund has supported over 45,000 families facing the daily complexities of caring for children, regardless of diagnosis, illness, or medical condition.

By providing holistic support, the Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund allows families to focus their attention and energy on caring for their sick child and meeting the needs of their other children. We offer assistance, advocacy, resources, and a community for families facing their greatest challenge as they watch their children struggle with a medical condition or slowly lose their battles to an illness.

KADMF journeys with families so they are better equipped to help their children during uncertain times. Children with chronic illnesses or injuries and the families who care for them face constant challenges. Many of the children require 24/7 medical and personal care, specialized equipment, frequent hospital stays, numerous doctor appointments, and multiple therapies and treatments, all of which can lead to significant financial hardship, emotional strain, and isolation felt by the child, caregivers, and siblings.