In The News
One Step Closer to Abbey House
We are thrilled to announce that The Abigail E. Keller Foundation is one step closer to providing a much-needed pediatric respite and hospice care center in our area, thanks to funding provided by the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation.
Melissa Keller Discusses the Inspiration for the Teddy Bear Drive on We Are Austin
Changing the Narrative Around Hospice Care for Children
Exciting news! Our founder Melissa Keller recently had the pleasure of recording a podcast episode with Keystone Bank CEO and Chairman Jeff Wilkinson “Banking on Community” and we can’t wait for you to hear it!
Tune in this upcoming Wednesday, April 24th, as we dive into insightful discussions about hospice care and more.
Design for All
The Foundation is excited to have the opportunity to work with such an amazing partner – Michael Hsu Office of Architecture! Creating a rendering of a pediatric respite/hospice facility will help bring our vision to life. Every bit of support is getting us closer and closer to making Abbey House a reality. MHOA’s pro bono service demonstrates their commitment to community-driven design and local initiatives. We couldn’t be more grateful!
Non-Profit Of The Year!!!
The Abigail E. Keller Foundation is honored to have won the Non-Profit of the Year Award at the Bee Cave Chamber of Commerce 2024 Business Awards Ceremony.
We were truly honored. Thank you to everyone who voted for us!!!
FOX 7 Austin Spotlight
Our Founder and President, Melissa Keller, had the opportunity to discuss our upcoming Abbey Lights Up COTA Gala with FOX 7 Austin! ✨
Don’t miss out — you still have time to buy tickets or become a sponsor. Secure your spot by visiting: onecau.se/abbeygala 🎟️
CBS News Austin Making A Difference interviews Abbey’s parents and promotes the Abbey Lights Up COTA gala. Check out the news story.
Watch our Founder and President Melissa Keller interview on We Are Austin this morning sharing Abbey’s story and the Abigail E. Keller Foundation goal to build a pediatric respite/hospice house in Central Texas.
Check us out in the Southwest Austin/Dripping Springs Community Impact
Congratulations!!!
The Abigail E Keller Foundation is proud to announce the recent selection of our President Melissa Keller to serve on the National Center for Pediatric Palliative Care Homes – Government Affairs Council. This organization’s mission is to champion practical needs to scale, strengthen, and sustain community-based pediatric respite, palliative, and hospice home programs around business model optimization, licensing and reimbursement methods.
They collaborate openly with other associations, coalitions and organizations sharing a common purpose to enhance the quality of life for children and families recognizing that together we have a stronger voice to improve healthcare delivery systems. And by providing a collaborative national center for shared learnings, understanding current State solutions, and solving gaps in Federal legislation.
“I am truly honored to be on this very prestigious council and look forward to working with the committee in trying to make these homes a reality not only in Texas but throughout the United States,” said Melissa Keller. “These homes will provide much needed support for families with medically fragile children and also be a place for families to cherish their children at the time they need it most.”
For more information on this organization check out their website at:
THANK YOU!!
Today the Ladies of Charity-Lake Travis presented the Abigail E. Keller Foundation with a $10,000 grant. This money will go to providing family care bags to pediatric hospice patients and their families. We continue to work hard at helping children through their life limiting conditions and end of life journeys. We are proud to be working with the Dell Children’s At Home pediatric hospice program and supporting these families.
We appreciate the Ladies of Charity for all your support and look forward to this new partnership.
The birthday gift that keeps giving: Remarkable Woman Melissa Keller honors late daughter with philanthropy
Our very own Founder and President Melissa Keller is one of four finalist for the KXAN Texas Remarkable Women for 2021. KXAN recognizes the contributions women have made to our nation and local communities. Remarkable Women is part of a nationwide Nexstar Media initiative to honor the influence that women have had on public policy, social progress and quality of life. We are so proud to announce and recognize Melissa and all that she has done for medically complex children in the central Texas area. Watch her story at www.kxan.com/remarkable-women-contest
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The Abigail E. Keller Foundation is here to support our most fragile pediatric community by providing families with financial assistance during these difficult times. We want to share with you how we are assisting our community and assisting families.
