Every child deserves
Filling Gaps in Children’s Access to Healthcare
First Hand Foundation’s pediatric medical grants provide vital financial assistance to uninsured or underinsured children so they receive the essential care they need.
We help families afford critical medical expenses—covering surgeries, prescriptions, medical equipment, and travel costs—ensuring children have access to timely, life-changing treatment that improves their health and quality of life.
At First Hand Foundation, we believe in the power of compassion and action. Through strategic partnerships and with the support of donors, volunteers, and advocates, we transform generosity into life-changing outcomes.
Together, we make a difference—one child at a time.
4.4 million
children are uninsured in the U.S.
-U.S. Census Bureau
First Hand Foundation’s pediatric medical grant program helps bridge the gap in healthcare for children who are uninsured or underinsured.
We provide financial assistance for essential medical needs that families might otherwise be unable to afford—such as surgeries, prescriptions, medical equipment, and travel costs related to care. By covering these critical expenses, we ensure that children receive timely, necessary treatment that can improve their health and quality of life.
We work to ease the burden on families and make healthcare more accessible—so kids can focus on being kids, not patients.
First Hand Foundation was born from Jeanne Patterson’s unwavering belief that every child deserves access to essential medical care, regardless of circumstance. “It’s all about knowing what’s the right thing to do,” she said.
– Kate Corbett
Senior Program Director, World Pediatrics
Our Impact
At First Hand Foundation, impact is more than a mission—it’s measurable. Through our three primary grant categories—clinical care, medical equipment, and travel assistance—we’ve delivered tangible support to thousands of children and families in need. This section breaks down the data behind our work, highlighting how each grant type plays a vital role in improving access to healthcare and closing critical gaps in coverage.
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The heart of our work lies not just in the numbers, but in the relationships we’ve built along the way. We’re proud to collaborate with hospitals, healthcare providers, and community organizations who share our commitment to helping children access the care they need.
Here’s what some of our partners have to say about the impact of working together—and the lives we’ve touched through that shared mission.
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Real Families. Real Impact.
Every grant represents a child, a family, and a story of resilience and hope. At the heart of First Hand Foundation’s mission are the children, parents, and caregivers who face medical challenges with unwavering strength, love, and determination.
Want to get involved?
By donating and volunteering with First Hand Foundation, you become part of a mission that delivers hope and healing to families navigating serious health care challenges.
