Co-Founder, Childhelp
Honoring the Life
& Legacy of
Yvonne Fedderson
Childhelp Announces
the Passing of its Co-Founder
With deep sadness, Childhelp announces the passing of its co-founder Yvonne Fedderson on January 23, 2026, at the age of 90. A prominent philanthropist, retired actress, and tireless advocate for children, Yvonne devoted her life to the protection of children and helping to build Childhelp into a nationwide force for healing that has served more than 13 million children and families. Her legacy lives on through the mission she helped create and the countless lives changed by her unwavering love.
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Your gift is more than a donation. It is a living tribute to the life and legacy of Yvonne Fedderson and to the children she loved and fought for so fiercely. Through your generosity, her lifelong commitment to compassion, protection, and hope continues to reach children in their most vulnerable moments. Together, we carry the banner forward, honoring Yvonne’s legacy not only in memory but in action, by serving today’s children and protecting generations yet to come.
