Rexroths Donated 300 Books to St. Luke’s Hospital
The donors gifted copies of Iowa from the Sky to pediatric patients in Cedar Rapids.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Philanthropy
Sharon and Tom Rexroth have donated 300 copies of their book, Iowa from the Sky, to the pediatric unit at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital. The gift aims to provide support and comfort to children staying in the hospital.
Why it matters
The donation serves as a gesture of support for local children facing challenging health circumstances. By providing books, the donors hope to offer a positive distraction to pediatric patients during their hospital stay.
The donation includes 300 copies of Iowa from the Sky, which features aerial photography of the state. Each individual book contains a written healing message intended for the young recipients.
The players
Sharon and Tom Rexroth
The couple are the donors of 300 books intended to provide support to pediatric patients.
UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital
This Cedar Rapids healthcare facility operates the pediatric unit that received the book donation.
The details
The donation was officially presented during a celebration held in the lobby of the Center for Women's and Children's Health. Hospital and foundation leaders gathered to accept the gift, which will be distributed to future patients admitted to the pediatric unit.
Timeline
The donation took place on September 24, 2026.
Market Landscape
This donation follows a pattern set by the 2026 St. Luke's Pediatric Unit charitable donation, which aimed to improve the patient environment through literature. Such contributions bolster the community standing of the healthcare provider while enhancing the patient experience.
Children admitted to the St. Luke's Pediatric Unit will receive a copy of the book as part of their care experience. This gift ensures that future young patients have access to reading materials during their time in the hospital.
The takeaway
Small acts of community support can significantly impact the environment for patients in healthcare settings. Families may look for similar local donation opportunities to help provide comfort to children facing medical challenges.
Further reading
Learn more about local charitable initiatives in the Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KGAN.
