Kelley Buffano’s family has been through their share of bumps and bruises over the years. With three active daughters from six to twelve years old, it’s inevitable. But Kelley and her husband Frank, an assistant coach for UK Football, have relied on Kentucky Children’s Hospital for care every time. They’ve visited for everything from swimmer’s ear (for Kelley’s oldest, Isabella) to emergency care and stitches after a fall (for her youngest, Olivia). When Kelley’s middle daughter, Gabriella, appeared to have a cut on her genital area, Kelley knew just who to call to find out what was wrong.

As one of many young families on the football staff, the Buffanos are a part of the wide-ranging relationship between the team and Kentucky Children’s Hospital. Led by Coach Stoops and his wife, Chantel, the entire Kentucky Football family has been deeply involved in fundraising, volunteering, and supporting the mission of the hospital. For Kelley, it’s all about making sure that every family in the community can receive the care that she and her daughters have experienced.