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Help us raise $19,000 this Colorado Gives Day

Monday, November 2, 2026

Help us raise $19,000 this Colorado Gives Day

In 2007, Jessica Bachus experienced the unimaginable loss of her daughter, Kenzi, who was stillborn at 6 months. That Christmas, determined to turn her grief into something meaningful, Jessica collected 150 dolls to give to girls in the Denver metro area who might otherwise go without a holiday gift.

What began with 150 dolls has grown into Kenzi's Causes, a statewide nonprofit that has impacted more than 230,000 Colorado children.

Today, Kenzi's Causes provides opportunities, resources, and support to children and families through four programs:

  • Toy Shop: Provides new toys and stuffed animals to children during the holiday season.

  • Packz4Kidz: Gives children new backpacks filled with essential school supplies.

  • Kenzi's Kidz: Offers year-round support, educational opportunities, and family experiences to families facing financial challenges.

  • Sportz4Kidz: Removes financial barriers to youth sports by covering registration fees, uniforms, and equipment.

This Colorado Gives Day, our goal is to raise $19,000 to continue changing the lives of Colorado children, and we need your help!

Colorado Gives Day is Tuesday, December 8, and early giving begins today. Every donation made between today and December 8 receives a boost from the $1 million+ Incentive Fund, allowing your generosity to go even further.

There are even more reasons to give:

  • New monthly donations are eligible for a match on the first $100, while matching funds last.

  • Gifts of $100 or more are eligible for hourly Southwest Airlines ticket drawings on December 8.

Your gift can make a meaningful difference:

  • $15 can provide a new holiday toy to a child.

  • $25 can help purchase school supplies for a student.

  • $50 can provide a backpack filled with school supplies.

  • $100 can help remove financial barriers to sports participation or provide essential resources for families.

Will you help us reach our $19,000 goal?

Donate to Kenzi's Causes this Colorado Gives Day

What began as one mother's desire to honor her daughter has grown into a movement of compassion, generosity, and hope across Colorado.

From 150 dolls to more than 230,000 children impacted, every gift has helped write the next chapter of Kenzi's story.

Thank you for being part of that story and helping us create brighter futures for Colorado children.

With gratitude,

Jessica Bachus
Founder & Executive Director
Kenzi's Causes
www.kenziscauses.org

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Kenzi's Causes

In 2007, Jessica Bachus started Dolls for Daughters®, after her daughter Kenzi was stillborn. She created an annual holiday Toy Drive for Colorado children who would not otherwise have toys during the holidays. Today, Kenzi's Causes collects more than 100,000 toys, stocking stuffers, books, toothbrush/toothpaste kits, backpacks, lunch boxes and other items to change the lives of children in Colorado through our programs. At this annual event, families are also provided with community resources to help improve their lives and the lives of their children.

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