As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to share an important update and extend our heartfelt wishes to our community. DGCKids will be closed from December 24 through January 1 as our team takes time to celebrate the holiday season. This pause allows us to reflect on the incredible…
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GRADS Talent Show: A Night to Remember At DGCKids, we are constantly inspired by the creativity and courage of the children and families in our programs. This month, the GRADS (Group Recreation and Developmental Support) program held its annual Talent Show, and what an incredible evening it was! The night was filled with an impressive…
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Where Holiday Magic Meets Visionary Hope: Join Us at The Plaza in Clayton for the 34th Annual Holiday House! We welcome you to Holiday House, a special event benefiting the Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments (DGCKids). As the season of giving draws near, we invite you to join us for a heartwarming…
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GRADS Program Update: Fall Adventures at Queeny Park As the season changes, so do the activities for our GRADS (Group Recreation and Developmental Support) program. This October, the GRADS kids enjoyed a day at Queeny Park, filled with outdoor activities that encouraged exploration and connection. The day began with a hike along the park’s trails,…
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Charlie Gauthier’s Mural Brings Joy and Color to DGCKids At DGCKids, we are constantly reminded of the incredible generosity and talent within our community. Recently, we were lucky enough to witness that firsthand, thanks to Charlie Gauthier, an amazing DGCKids dad who donated his time and artistic talent to create a beautiful mural on our…
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A Morning to Remember at the Gateway Cup Ride to Unite! This year’s Gateway Cup Ride to Unite was truly an unforgettable experience! The event kicked off with a moving performance of the National Anthem by Holly Connor, setting the perfect tone for the day. Our Executive Director, Andrew O’Dell, followed with inspiring words that…
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Save the Date for the Shining Light Gala! SaturdayMarch 1, 2025 6 pm Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Shining Light Gala at Ameristar Resort Spa on March 1, 2025. This event will be a night of elegance and purpose as we gather to raise awareness and support for visually impaired children and their families. Guests…
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We are beyond grateful to the amazing team of executives from Edward Jones who dedicated their afternoon to serve at DGCKids. Your hard work and enthusiasm truly made a difference! Here’s what this powerhouse team accomplished: Created over 30 tactile bags for our August graduates Labeled and postmarked save-the-dates for our Shining Light Gala on…
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Tandem Adventures Captains + Kids Trip to a St. Louis Cardinals Game! It was a hot but fun afternoon at the ballpark for the GRADS group (school-age children). MindsEye provided an audio description of the game so everyone could enjoy the base hits, strikes, and home runs. It was an amazing, inclusive, and accessible experience…
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After careful consideration, the board has made the difficult decision to retire the Shining Light Tree Lot this year. This decision was not made lightly, as the Tree Lot has brought joy to many for the last 72 years. Unfortunately, after careful analysis, it became apparent that the Tree Lot has not been yielding the results…
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Are you an avid cyclist? Do you want to share your love for the sport? Tandem Adventurers is searching for additional volunteers for this program! – Any experience is welcome! – You can train to be a Tandem Captain and learn how to ride a tandem bike with an incredible DGC kid – You can…
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