Mission Statement

The Skywalk Memorial Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit corporation com-mitted to honoring and remembering the 114 people who lost their lives and those who were injured by the tragic events of July 17, 1981. Through the planning, design and construction of a permanent memorial, the Foundation also seeks to recognize and honor the emergency/medical personnel, firefighters, police officers, public servants and others who so bravely responded to this unprecedented disaster.
 

The Skywalk Memorial Foundation commissioned esteemed international artist Rita Blitt to create a sculpture that will serve as the focal piece of our memorial. Blitt's sculptures invoke sensuous curves and ethereal harmonies of form. They are shown around the world and found in museums in Kansas City and St. Joseph, Missouri, Overland Park, Kansas and elsewhere. We are proud to partner with her. For more information about Blitt's Fall showings in the Kansas City- area, click here to see her work.

Revised Hospital Hill Park Memorial Design

Memorial Location in Hospital Hill Park

We need your help and
want to hear from you!

To express your support, for questions regarding donations or for additional information, please send an email.

To mark the 30th anniversary of the Hyatt skywalk tragedy, Kansas City Star Books presents "The Last Dance: The Skywalks Disaster and a City Changed.

All royalties from the book go to the Skywalk Memorial Foundation to help fund a permanent memorial. Go to www.TheKansasCityStore.com to place your order.  The cost is $29.95.

ATTENTION CORPORATE DONORS!!!
You can now make a donation to the Skywalk Memorial Foundation through the United Way of Greater Kansas City!!! Click here for details.

In November 2012, the Skywalk Memorial Foundation Board presented a revised plan to Parks and Recreation Commissioners. While still maintaining the original theme of honoring rescuers, victims and survivors, the modified design moves the plan forward. SMF President Brent Wright told the parks board the new plan preserves the stainless steel sculpture, pedestrian walkway and plaza. To make the best use of donor funds, night lighting, stairs and a masonry wall have been removed. The SMF Board believes we are in our "final push" to get the project completed. We appreciate all the well wishes from people around the country and we will bring you updated information about a planned construction schedule and ribbon cutting in 2013.

Click on the video below to view portions of our "Celebration of Life and Spirit" event and ceremonial groundbreaking in 2011.

Board of Directors
Skywalk Memorial Foundation, Inc.

Donations are being accepted through the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation (GKCCF) which manages more than $1 billion in assets and over 2,000 charitable funds. Donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by the IRS and can be made in two ways:

1.  Click here to donate on-line; or,
2.  Make check out and mail donations to:
        Skywalk Memorial Foundation Fund
        c/o GKCCF
        1055 Broadway, Suite 130
        Kansas City, MO  64105