Averee Hooper and Aliyah Earickson, both 9, met at Children's Hospital of Columbia. Averee makes pillowcases for hospitalized children with life-threatening illnesses. Watch the video . 
Since 2002, the Cardinals and 4-H organizations in Missouri and Illinois have partnered to offer 4-H Day with the Cardinals, bringing more than 21,000 fans to Busch Stadium, and raising nearly $50,000 for Missouri and Illinois college scholarships.
Young filmmakers from seven states gathered in Branson to train with film industry professionals, network with their filmmaking peers and explore careers at the inaugural Missouri FilmFest 4-H invitational film festival.
MU Extension is reaching out to military youth—before, during and after their parents are deployed—to create a support community network in their own backyard.