WHAS Crusade for Children Awards BCN Grant for Bright Path Pediatric Palliative Care

September 15, 2023

A serious illness in a family is difficult to handle. When it is a child, families need special support and care through this trying time. Bright Path, a pediatric palliative care program, offers specialized medical care for infants, children, adolescents and young adults who are living with a serious illness. 

At the heart of our Bright Path program’s philosophy is the belief that the needs of the patient, not their prognosis, should shape the care they receive. Through home-based services, the program offers specialized care, comfort and resource navigation to those facing unimaginable challenges. Every child is unique, and their journey is met with tailored care coordination, symptom management, shared decision-making and anticipatory guidance. 

 

The true magic of Bright Path lies in our presence in the homes of our patients. This allows us to be more than just health care providers; we become advocates with the families for services, resources, equipment and treatments our youngest patients need to thrive. By improving communication between different specialists, we ensure that everyone is on the same page, creating a seamless web of support around each child and family. 

 

This incredible impact is made possible through the support of donors from our Caring Community, like the WHAS Crusade for Children. Building on a long-standing partnership, which has seen cumulative investments exceeding $100,000, a recent grant of $9,000 from the WHAS Crusade for Children has been pivotal in fulfilling our mission. Through this grant, our Bright Path program perseveres as a beacon of hope for more than 65 families each year, spanning 12 counties in Kentucky. Our program is committed to delivering comprehensive and compassionate care with expert navigation of the healthcare system. 

 

As we celebrate the difference that this program makes in the lives of our patients and families, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the WHAS Crusade for Children and its dedicated Board of Directors and Advisory Panel. We are deeply grateful for their commitment to our cause. Together, we are transforming futures and creating a world where every child’s smile shines a little brighter. 


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