Ludacris brought both star power and profound generosity to Iowa by donating $100,000 to ChildServe to enhance its Inpatient Complex Medical Care Program for children requiring advanced medical support.
The Hip-Hop artist and actor’s contribution will help fund around-the-clock inpatient services for children, teens, and young adults who need specialized care, such as IV therapy, enteral feeding, and infusion treatments. ChildServe, which operates the only pediatric specialty hospital in Iowa, serves more than 5,800 children across the state each year. The donation will directly support children who rely on technology-assisted care and skilled nursing, according to ChildServe, which runs facilities in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Davenport. The organization also offers therapy and childcare services for children with developmental delays, physical disabilities and injuries. ChildServe also provides occupational, physical and speech therapy, as well as autism services. The group recently opened an Adaptive Therapy Playground in Johnston to support movement and play-based therapy across its programs.
Luda has been involved in philanthropic work through The Ludacris Foundation, which he launched in 2001. The foundation has logged more than 10,000 hours in youth-focused service projects across the country, concentrating on education, health and leadership development.