As we bid farewell to 2023, we can't help but share the amazing milestones we've reached together! 

This year has marked record-breaking particpation for our Clay Sporting Tournament, over 500 runners and walkers joining us for our 5K at the Maryland Zoo, our highest number of sponsorships for our Rock 'N' Roll Bash thanks to board member Mike DiMayo, more than 25,000 new pajamas donated to critically ill kids and hospitals, celebrated 1,000+ birthdays, and shifted to more in-person activities among other special events!

We provided 33,938 activities to 56,512 participants in 2023! That works out to one activity every 16 minutes! Thanks to donations, you have had a huge impact on critically ill children and their family members across the Mid-Atlantic region, parts of the Midwest, Florida, and D.C.

We extend a thank you to:

• Every single donor who supported us. Words cannot describe how grateful and happy we are for your monetary donations, pjs/toys/gift card donations, volunteerism, program and fundraiser participation, post engagement, and more! All that we do happens because of you! We will continue to show the immense impact you have on over 1,600 families with critically ill children in 8 states and D.C.⁠
• Our wonderful board members who have made our nonprofit possible and put on spectacular events!⁠
• Our sponsors who readily give and bring joy to critically ill kids through their support!⁠
• Our volunteers and interns who help roll and send pajamas, schedule programs, create care packages, pack birthday boxes, and more. You are the best!⁠
• Our founder, Casey Baynes and Casey Cares staff for the time, dedication, and massive care you put into your work every single day!⁠
• Our families; we will continue to support you and your child in any way we can! You are the strongest people we know!⁠
• Anyone we may not have mentioned! ⁠

We are so glad to have been able to share countless stories, little moments, lasting memories, difficult experiences, pajamas and toy donations, the sweetest pictures, and more with you! you can make a positive impact year-round by donating to Casey Cares - tap here to donate! Here's to 2024 - we cannot wait to see what's in store!