North Texas sisters launch business to fund children's health nonprofits

By AI, Created 4:55 PM UTC, May 18, 2026, /AGP/ – Two Aubrey, Texas sisters are turning their own pediatric medical experiences into Lilly and Kat, a home-based business that sells handmade accessories and donates part of every sale to children’s health charities. The effort blends fundraising with advocacy, and the shop is now open online.

Why it matters: - Emily, 13, and Amelia, 11, are using a small business to direct money to nonprofits that support children’s health. - The sisters’ model links consumer purchases to pediatric care, giving customers a way to support children facing medical challenges. - The business grew out of the sisters’ own experiences with complex medical conditions, giving the mission personal weight.

What happened: - Emily and Amelia launched Lilly and Kat from their home studio in Aubrey, Texas. - The sisters design and sell handmade purse charms, bag charms and keychains. - Lilly and Kat donates 25% of monthly proceeds to nonprofit organizations that support children’s health. - The online shop is available at LillyAndKat.com.

The details: - Amelia was born two and a half months premature and had heart surgery at 4 months old. - Amelia was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 19 months old. - Amelia has needed physical and occupational therapy since she was 6 months old. - Amelia has also undergone numerous medical treatments, casts and procedures. - Amelia was recently diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, a rare disorder. - Emily has been a patient at Children’s Health for several years. - Emily has been diagnosed with level 1 autism and functional neurological disorder, along with other medical challenges. - The sisters handcraft each item themselves in their home studio. - Emily focuses on color, texture and style in the business’s designs.

Between the lines: - Amelia has already used her experience as a patient advocate to speak for children’s hospitals and medical support programs. - Amelia served as a patient ambassador for Children’s Health Dallas and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. - Amelia spoke to supporters from Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, Sam’s Club, Walmart, Costco, Dunkin’ Donuts and Bank of Texas about the impact of hospital giving. - In 2024, Amelia traveled to Washington, D.C., for Family Advocacy Day and spoke on Capitol Hill about support for children with complex medical conditions. - The sisters are translating advocacy into commerce, which can extend their message beyond hospital and policy settings.

What’s next: - Lilly and Kat will continue selling handmade accessories online. - The sisters plan to keep donating part of monthly sales to children’s health nonprofits. - Their next growth stage likely depends on how much customer demand their mission-driven brand can generate.

The bottom line: - Lilly and Kat is part craft shop, part charity project, with two sisters turning personal health struggles into a repeatable way to help other children.