Axes Gives Back: Supporting Gwendolyn’s Gifts
Axes is a small, locally owned and operated physical therapy company serving our communities in the Greater St. Louis Missouri and Illinois area. We’re fortunate to be able to offer our services at 20 locations, with the mission to help as many people as possible. Our profession is all about helping others and giving back. Through the service of physical and occupational therapy, we give our patients’ their livelihoods, lifestyles, and abilities back. Since giving back is the fundamental reason that our organization exists, it was important to the ownership and staff of Axes Physical Therapy to make sure that we are doing all that we can to give back to the communities we love.
Each month, Axes partners with a local, staff nominated charitable organizations to donate food, goods, clothes, and funds through our “Wear Jeans, Change Lives” initiative. Employees of Axes contribute to a St. Louis area charitable cause by automatic payroll deduction, this money goes into the Axes Foundation, and our employees get to wear jeans to work on Fridays.
Partnering with Gwendolyn’s Gifts
For the month of August, Axes is excited to partner with Gwendolyn’s Gifts, a remarkable organization dedicated to supporting families of children on palliative and hospice care in the Greater St. Louis region. Their mission is to provide both emotional and financial support to these families, ensuring that they receive the care and resources they need during the most challenging times.
Gwendolyn’s Story: A Legacy of Love and Resilience
Gwendolyn’s Gifts was founded by the parents of Gwendolyn, a brave little girl who touched countless lives during her short but impactful life. Inspired by Gwendolyn’s strength and courage, the organization has donated over $200,000 and assisted more than 1,000 families since its inception in 2019. Through initiatives like Smile Bags, funeral assistance, and financial support for essential needs, Gwendolyn’s Gifts spreads sunshine and relief to families enduring the unimaginable.
Key Areas of Impact
Care and Support Programs
Gwendolyn’s Gifts provides vital assistance to families of children with life-threatening illnesses, offering emotional support, financial aid for necessary household expenses, and essential items. Their mission is rooted in the belief that every family should have the support they need to focus on their child’s care without the added burden of financial stress.
Community Initiatives
The organization’s “September Smiles” event, inspired by Gwendolyn’s 4th birthday, has become a powerful movement, delivering Smile Bags filled with comforting items to children in palliative and hospice care. These initiatives bring moments of joy and normalcy to families during their darkest days.
Advocacy and Awareness
Gwendolyn’s Gifts also works tirelessly to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by families with terminally ill children. By sharing their story and advocating for better support systems, they strive to create a community of compassion and understanding.
Join Us in Supporting Gwendolyn’s Gifts
The dedication of Gwendolyn’s Gifts to supporting families in need aligns with Axes’ commitment to community service and empowerment. Axes is proud to support this incredible organization in its mission to provide care, comfort, and hope to families during their most difficult times.
Helping you is what we do… and we love doing it.
Learn more about Gwendolyn’s Gifts at Gwendolyn’s Gifts.
