The Thompson Foundation has been awarded a generous $15,000 grant from the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation to help create a universally accessible outdoor playground at the new Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment. Designed to support children of all abilities, this playground will be a vibrant space where kids can develop essential social, emotional, physical, and mental skills while having fun.
The 15 and the Mahomies Foundation, founded in 2019 by Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes, is dedicated to enriching children’s lives. By focusing on health, wellness, and resource support for communities in need, Mahomes’ foundation has contributed to numerous impactful initiatives.
Dr. Connie Brooks, Executive Director of the Thompson Center, attended the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation Gala on October 28 with young Jeremiah Oakley and his sister Jakayla Henson. The trio mingled with celebrities and Dr. Brooks and Jeremiah accepted the check from Mahomes himself.
“The new playground will offer so much more than a place to play; it’s an environment where kids can practice important life skills in a setting designed specifically for them,” said Dr. Brooks. “This grant from the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation will help make that vision a reality, and we’re excited to bring it to our community.”
This accessible playground is part of the Thompson Center’s new, state-of-the-art facility, which will double the number of patient rooms and allow for the expansion of its world-class care.
Photos from the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation Gala
