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Imagine a World Where – Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Report

Announcements Donor

Published on 10/11/2019

Dear Friend of First Hand,

Thank you for your very generous investment in First Hand! Imagine a world where children receive access to not only care, but also to proactive health and wellness programs that allow them to thrive and succeed in school, work and life. At First Hand, we are committed to creating that world.

In conjunction with Cerner’s generous financial match and technology, Cerner associates, business partners and community friends are the power that drives the foundation. Together you have changed the lives of over 475,000 people from 93 countries.

I invite you to explore this fiscal year’s annual report to see how First Hand is a global foundation. You will learn how First Hand is continually measuring success against foundation goals and how these outcomes are turned into knowledge we can share with others.

Thank you for believing and investing in First Hand.

With appreciation, Melissa B . Frerking

School's out! Looking back on the year

6/6/2022

Cerner Charitable Foundation understands that healthy students make better learners. However, life circumstances can ultimately keep children from accessing essential healthcare and developing their full health potential. Through our school health and wellness programs, we strive to close the gaps in care.

Healthier Tomorrows - 2021 Annual Report

5/2/2022

When Cerner associates work and volunteer together, we can make a big difference in our communities and help health happen. Thanks to the generosity of Cerner, its associates and partners, 2021 was a successful year of striving toward making that vision a reality, and 2022 is shaping up to be another incredible year!

Building stronger communities across the pond

4/5/2022

In my near two-decade experience with Cerner’s foundation, I have seen that corporate philanthropy is the bridge between business and loving your community.