Together, we can create a greater impact than any individual could achieve alone.
Inspired by renowned Australian jeweler Margot McKinney’s exquisite creations, Jewel Charity’s World of Wonder will celebrate the brilliant jewels in our community - our Angel Donors - and the wonder of our combined generosity.
Give today and join us on our mission to provide for the health and well-being of the precious patients at Cook Children’s.
2025 - 2026 Official Jeweler
Margot McKinney’s elegant creations emphasize the beauty of individual jewels and gemstones through thoughtful pairings and placements that - by shining together - allow each jewel to shine brighter than they would alone.
Inspired by Margot’s signature style, Jewel Charity’s World of Wonder will explore the transformative power of giving together. Join us as we celebrate the brilliant jewels in our community and discover a world in which our combined generosity has the power to create miracles for the patients at Cook Children’s.
2025 - 2026 Signature Project
Cook Children’s Endocrinology Department
In addition to specialty programs such as the Hyperinsulinism Center, the Cook Children’s Endocrinology Department, led by Dr. Paul Thornton, supports specialty areas across the health care system by providing oversight and management of patients’ endocrine system before, during and following treatment.
A Center of Excellence
In 2021, Cook Children’s Hyperinsulinism Center was named as a Hyperinsulinism Center of Excellence by Congenital Hyperinsulinism International. The designation, awarded to only one other hospital in the United States, recognizes centers that provide the highest level of multi-disciplinary care to congenital hyperinsulinism patients and their families.
In this video, Dr. Paul Thornton, Medical Director of the Endocrinology Department, shares how his groundbreaking research brought him to Cook Children’s.
Ways to Support
Be an Angel
Our donors, known as Angels, are central to our mission to provide for the health and well-being of patients at Cook Children’s. Your Angel Donation will help create access to world-class health care for every child in our community, regardless of their family’s ability to pay.
Underwriting
Showcase your business or organization by underwriting a feature or experience at a Jewel Charity event. As an Underwriter, you will enjoy many of the same amenities as Angel Donors while highlighting your brand’s commitment to the health and well-being of patients at Cook Children’s.
Raffle Tickets
Jewel Charity New Members sell raffle tickets to their friends, family and community to raise funds in support of our mission. Raffle tickets can be purchased directly from a New Member, at our annual Ladies’ or Men’s Raffle Ticket events or at the Jewel Charity Ball.
About Jewel Charity
For more than 70 years, Jewel Charity has provided for the health and well-being of the precious patients at Cook Children’s Medical Center. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member organization, our Members invite individuals, corporations and foundations to become Angel Donors and join us in creating access to world-class pediatric health care for every child in our community, regardless of their family’s ability to pay.