January 30, 2019

Nearing a Century of Support

(From left): Krystal Clark, the Junior League of Nashville’s past president, and Jennifer Osland Hillen, current president, received thank-you cards from patient ambassadors on their tour of the construction at Children’s Hospital. Photo by John Russell.

The Junior League of Nashville and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt have partnered for nearly a century to advance care for children in our community. Since 1970, the Junior League of Nashville has provided more than $17 million to support Children’s Hospital. The League most recently committed $1.5 million, with $500,000 for the Growing to New Heights Campaign that supports the hospital’s current four-floor expansion. The remaining $1 million was committed to continued support for the Child Life Program, which promotes a positive medical experience for patients and their families. The group also volunteers and hosts special events for patients and their families. On May 30, 2018, Junior League members were given a construction update as the growth continues at Children’s Hospital.