Jennifer Lawrence Donates $2 million to Children's Hospital
Children with heart conditions who seek care at Kosair Children’s Hospital will receive a boost thanks to a $2 million gift from the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation that will establish the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, according to a news release from Kosair Children's Hospital.
In addition, the foundation is challenging the community to raise an additional $2 million.
“My family and I have met so many wonderful children on our visits to the hospital. Their strength and courage is inspiring,” Lawrence said, according to the news release. “I challenge everyone to give whatever they can to raise an additional $2 million to help.”
"We are thankful for the generosity shown by the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation with this gift," said Thomas D. Kmetz, division president, Women’s and Children’s Services and Kosair Children’s Hospital, according to the news release. "We are equally thankful that she has put her trust in the outstanding work taking place at Kosair Children’s Hospital every day by challenging the community to join her in support of our heart care program."
