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By Gina Stuelke, CEO of Kenton Brothers

Kenton Brother’s Kulture Club paid a visit to one of our long time clients recently, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), to learn more about partnering opportunities inside their houses. If you don’t know what RMHC does, here’s a bit more about their tremendous services:

The Mission

The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City (RMHC-KC) is to reduce the burden of childhood illness on sick children and their families by:

• Providing comfortable lodging convenient to local health care facilities
• Creating a caring and uplifting environment
• Undertaking resource and fund development activities that support our facilities, programs, and services

Ronald McDonald House alleviates the worry and expense of finding a close, comfortable and affordable place for a family to stay while their child receives the medical care they need. That can make a world of difference to a child bravely battling an illness or recovering from a serious injury. It costs RMHC-KC $100 a night to house a family.

Trenton Lee

While visiting RMHC, our team met an inspiring young man, Trenton Lee. Trenton is a renowned celebrity wig artist.

He collaborates with the Ronald McDonald House to create custom, high-quality wigs for children suffering from cancer and experiencing hair loss due to chemotherapy or other treatments. His work aims to boost the self-esteem and confidence in these young people, providing them with a sense of normalcy and comfort during a challenging time.

Trenton’s expertise and generosity has made a significant impact on the lives of many children and families supported by RMHC-KC. Trenton Lee has been featured on Access Hollywood, Yahoo Entertainment, Black Enterprise, Now This, Essence Magazine, Hype Hair Magazine, and one his biggest viral debuts The Steve Harvey Show back in October of 2018.

Check out these incredible examples of Trenton’s work!

Trenton Lee’s Goals

Trenton Lee’s goal by working with Ronald McDonald House and providing wigs to kids suffering from cancer is to:

• Improve Self-Esteem: Help children feel more confident and comfortable in their appearance, boosting their self-esteem and confidence.
• Enhance Quality of Life: Provide a sense of normalcy and comfort during a challenging time, allowing kids to focus on their treatment and recovery.
• Reduce Stress: Alleviate some of the emotional distress associated with hair loss, allowing kids to feel more like themselves again.
• Bring Joy: Put a smile on the faces of these brave children, providing a sense of hope and joy during a difficult time.
• Support Families: Offer support and resources to families, helping them cope with the emotional and financial burdens of their child’s illness and lack of funds to be able to afford a custom wig piece!
• Raise Awareness: Increase awareness about childhood cancer!
• Make a Difference: Make a positive impact on the lives of children with cancer, leaving a lasting legacy of love, care, and compassion.

By achieving these goals, Trenton Lee to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with cancer, inspiring hope, confidence, and resilience.

Congratulations Ronald McDonald House Charities and Trenton Lee! Thank you for what you are doing in Kansas City to change lives and give people hope!

By Gina Stuelke, CEO of Kenton Brothers

Imagine a Day… when the cycle of domestic violence finally ends. A day when survivors no longer carry the trauma of abuse, but are healed in body, mind and spirit. Newhouse supporters make healing possible, and with everyone’s help, we won’t have to only imagine a day – we can live in a day without domestic violence.

Imagine a Day

Imagine a Day is Newhouse’s Annual Gala. The event raised over $1 million dollars this year! What a testament to the generosity and support of the KC community.

More than 1,300 guests gathered for dinner and auctions to raise awareness and critical funds to support the brave survivors served by Newhouse. These funds will play a crucial role in advancing Newhouse’s initiatives in education and community development around domestic violence, making a lasting impact on those in need.

Congratulations and thank you to Courtney Thomas and her team for a powerful and successful evening! (Kenton Brothers supports Newhouse at the annual gala as well as throughout the year.)

If you would like to learn more about Newhouse KC, please visit their website. And if you decide to get involved and support their efforts, you can make a donation here.

If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence  . . . help is here.

Go to a safe place and call the Newhouse hotline. Advocates are on call 24/7 to speak with you.

Newhouse Hotline:
816-471-5800

National Hotline:
1-800-799-7233

Emergency Text Message:
911