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Bradford Legacy Society

A vision for the future

Founded in 1913 as an open-air “baby camp,” our hospital became a reality in 1929 thanks to Nurse May Smith’s vision and the trust Mayor Tom Bradford placed in it after she cared for his daughter, Elizabeth. Mayor Bradford donated both land and funds to create a permanent hospital for children — a foundation that has grown over the decades into the hospital we are today and will become in the years ahead.   

In the spirit of our visionary founders, the Bradford Legacy Society honors donors who are paving the way forward through planned and endowed gifts. Members are invited to participate in exclusive educational and social events, as well as community engagement opportunities, to celebrate their unwavering commitment to our kids and families. 

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Legacy Donor Stories

Learn more about some of the remarkable donors who have made life better for children by making a planned gift. 

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Please reach out to GiftPlanning@childrens.com or 214-456-8360 with questions about legacy and gift planning. 

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Bradford Legacy Society

When you become a member of our Bradford Legacy Society, you join a group of grateful, loyal and passionate donors like you who have chosen to make life better for children for generations to come.

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