Each year, Anders selects a charitable organization to support through fundraising, volunteer efforts, and awareness initiatives. Following a firmwide vote, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital was named the firm’s 2026 Charity of Choice. A top-ranked, not-for-profit pediatric hospital, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital serves children and teens regardless of insurance status throughout the St. Louis area, Illinois, and communities across the United States.
About the Anders Charity of Choice Program
Since launching in 2005, the Anders Charity of Choice program has raised over $420,000 in support of causes like the Missouri Veterans Endeavor, Lydia’s House, Memory Care Home Solutions and other organizations. Anders employees nominate and vote on which organization to support each year through volunteer opportunities, awareness efforts and fundraising events.
In 2025, the Charity of Choice program raised over $21,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Gateway Chapter. The donation supports the organization’s work to advance research, care, and resources for individuals and families affected by cystic fibrosis.
About SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
Since opening their doors in 1956 as the nation’s first freestanding Catholic children’s hospital, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon has remained steadfast in their commitment to exceptional and accessible health care. Over the years, they have proudly served more than 10-million children in need from the bi-state region of Missouri and Illinois and beyond. Their devotion has never been stronger, and the need has never been greater. At SSM Health Cardinal Glennon, they ensure their doors are always open for a child in need. They are more than just a hospital; they are a devoted partner in the health and well-being of families.
“We are deeply grateful to Anders for selecting SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital as its 2026 Charity of Choice,” said Sandy Koller, President of Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation. “Knowing that employees across the firm came together to select SSM Health Cardinal Glennon speaks volumes about their devotion to children and families in our community. Together, we look forward to creating lasting impact through awareness and support that helps ensure kids receive the exceptional health care they need to thrive.”
Adam Prest, partner in tax, and Missy Kelley, partner and Chief Growth Officer, nominated SSM Health Cardinal Glennon for Anders 2026 Charity of Choice. Prest serves on a committee supporting SSM Health Cardinal Glennon, and Kelley serves on the Board of Governors for the Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation.
Anders will host a variety of fundraising and volunteer initiatives throughout the year in support of Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. Planned activities include an annual March Madness bracket tournament, Christmas in July and other firmwide events designed to engage employees and the broader community while supporting a deserving cause.