Dolls for Daughters® and Kenzi’s Kidz founder Jessica Bachus was honored this past weekend in Lisle, IL as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans for 2011. Bachus was honored for her ability to overcome tragedy and turn her grief in to something amazing by creating Dolls for Daughters® and Kenzi’s Kidz. The history of…
On May 21, 2011, we hosted our annual Dolls for Daughters® and Kenzi’s Kidz Bowl a Thon at Eltich Lanes. We had close to 20 teams filled with amazing people who support our cause and mission. 95 NEW toys were donated to be used at our annual Dolls for Daughters® and Toys for Boys® Toy…
Does your company have a matching gift program? Many companies across the country have matching gift programs that will match any gift you make to a nonprofit. If you donated $10 to Dolls for Daughters® and Kenzi’s Kidz, your business might do the same. We encourage you to find out if your company has a…
The Kenzi’s Kidz program will wrap up its first year on July 31, 2011. It has been an amazing experience getting to know Marcellina and her children. What is more amazing is how kind, loving and hard working Marcellina is. She wants nothing but the best for her four children and is working hard to…
Dolls for Daughters® and Kenzi’s Kidz is pleased to announce we have partnered with Pasquini’s Highlands. Pasquini’s Highlands will provide pizza to the participants at our Annual Bowl a Thon on May 21, 2011 at Elitch Lanes. Pasquini’s Highlands will also provide pizza to the volunteers at our Annual Dolls for Daughters® and Toys for…
The United States Junior Chamber (Jaycees) is pleased to announce that Jessica Bachus has been named as one of the 2011 Ten Outstanding Young Americans. The presentation of the 73rd annual black-tie awards ceremony will be held June 11, 2011, at the Wyndham Lisle-Chicago Hotel in Lisle, IL. Also being honored this year are: Drew…
What Makes a Mother I thought of you and closed my eyes. And prayed to God today. I asked what makes a mother and I know I heard him say, A mother has a baby. This we know is true. But God, can you be a mother when your baby’s not with you? Yes, you…
When I began my journey as a mother of an angel, I never dreamed how this journey would define me. I never realized how this journey would alter many of my hopes and dreams. Unless you have been through a loss, it is so hard to explain to anyone. As the founder of Dolls for…
Today was the annual Dolls for Daughters® Tea Party at Wystone’s World Teas. A wonderful afternoon of tea and food was served. All the children were treated to face painting and balloons provided by Miss Kiddee & Friends. This annual event is held in April to bring together mothers, daughters, sisters, friends, sons, husbands for…
On March 29, 2011 Canvas and Cocktails in Cherry Creek North had a fundraiser for Dolls for Daughters® and Kenzi’s Kidz. This fundraiser was a HUGE success. With the support of many friends of Dolls for Daughters® and Kenzi’s Kidz and many new people, Canvas and Cocktails was able to donate $530.00 back to our…
