In 2000, beginning with five families, Casey Baynes founded the Casey Cares Foundation. Generous supporters have helped us grow to provide activities to over 39,000 program participants. The Casey Cares Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, has a direct impact on critically ill children and their families by customizing uplifting and gratifying recreational activities with a special touch. Casey Cares eases the burden of caring for a critically ill child for the entire family. Because we are local, we have the opportunity to personally get to know our families and tailor our programs to meet their needs. Activities are customized with our special touch, not just once a lifetime or once a year, but frequently throughout the child’s illness – and even one year beyond. Our programs give families the chance to share treasured moments and become a source of strength for each other. For many of our families, these programs with a special touch, provided by the Casey Cares Foundation, will be the only break they have from hospital stays and doctors’ visits. For some, it will be one of the last events they will attend with all members of their family present. While we cannot cure these children, with your help we can certainly help create memories to last a lifetime.