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Learn how to make Kosair Charities part of your planned giving.
Barnett Owen Society
W. Barnett Owen Society
The W. Barnett Owen Society honors Dr. Owen's legacy and people like him who care deeply for children and their future. The W. Barnett Owen Society recognizes donors who have established a planned or deferred gift that includes Kosair Charities. Benefits of joining the society are:
- Recognizes donors who have already established planned or deferred gifts.
- Participants receives a commemorative gift and special recognition throughout the year.
- Members share in the opportunity to fuel their compassion for children.
- Anyone can share in sustaining Dr. Owen's vision through different planned giving options that are available for individuals with different financial capabilities.
Download the W. Barnett Owen Society enrollment form here. (32K PDF)
About Dr. W. Barnett Owen
Dr. W. Barnett Owen shared a vision for improving the lives of children throughout KY and Southern Indiana. A long-time children's health care advocate with a strong compassion for children in need and the first orthopedic specialist in Kentucky; he provided the momentum for building the Kosair Crippled Children Hospital.
As a member of Kosair Shrine Temple he presented a plan to his fellow Nobles to fund a free convalescent home for children. His initial idea grew, and as a result, the Kosair Crippled Children Hospital proudly accepted its first needy child on May 12, 1926. The 50-bed hospital was the first hospital in Kentucky exclusively for disabled children. In addition to Dr. Owen's efforts with Kosair Crippled Children's Hospital, he was a member of the Kentucky Society for Crippled Children and played a major role in the creation of the state-funded Kentucky Crippled Children Commission.
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