Founded in 1959, The Fillies is a group of women dedicated to supporting the Kentucky Derby Festival.
We sponsor the Fillies Derby Ball, the official Derby Festival Program, the Derby Children's Tea, and we manage the Derby Princess Program.
In honor of my Mama Collins who sat on The Fillies' Board for many years, I was pleased to make a donation that would continue the events of the foundation.
St. Joseph Children’s Home has evolved throughout the years to become a multi-faceted, child caring nonprofit licensed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky with the mission of “Giving Children a Home.”
St. Joe’s is no longer home to “orphans” but rather, children who have been removed from their homes because they have experienced severe abuse and neglect. St. Joe’s has consistently adapted to the needs of the community and now serves children and families across three core programs: Residential Treatment Program, Therapeutic Foster Care and Adoption Program, and the Child Development Center.
St. Joe’s serves children in all counties of Kentucky, regardless of nationality, sexual orientation, race, or creed. Since 1849, St. Joe’s has provided a safe and loving home to over 75,000 boys and girls. We will not quit until every child has a family!
In honor of my Mama Comley who adopted my mom & Uncle Johnny from St. Joe's Orphanage & saved their lives, I was ecstatic to make a donation to help continue their mission in placing every child in a forever home.
Parkinson’s Foundation Tennessee and Kentucky makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) by improving care and advancing research towards a cure. Whether you are newly diagnosed with PD or have been managing it for years, are a care partner, family member or friend of someone with PD, we are here to help you.
My Papa Collins battled Parkinson's for 29 years. He was instrumental in forging ahead with research here in the state of KY. He opened the Bill Collins Parkinson's Center at Jewish Hospital to serve as a resource & rehab facility for those struggling with the disease as well as their family members. He was a pioneer in all that he did; even this debilitating disease that took his life.
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