Testimonials

Your donations make a difference. See below how your contributions make a lifelong impact on the lives of children in pediatric hospitals.

Children’s Hospital of Colorado thanks Child’s Play and its donors

Thank you for helping us be kids.
Thank you for helping us play.
Thank you for helping us heal.


Patti Brahe

“Hospitals can be scary places, and things like movies and video games give the children a sense of normalcy in what is not a normal situation for them...”

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Father of Former Patient

“As has happened so often during my son's treatment, I am astounded by the generosity of people. Thank you and your readers so much for Child's Play...”

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Jay P. Parent

“Our son was admitted to the UNC Children's Hospital with a severe outbreak of Staph Scalded Skin Syndrome. For the first time, we were on the receiving end of the donations that we had been contributing to for years...”

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Brittany S

“As part of our coping plan, the patient played the DS (which was generously donated by Child's Play) while getting stitches.”

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Cameron Hosner

“Your donations support seriously-ill children in hospitals by distracting them from their illnesses, and help them cope with fear, anxiety, and boredom.”

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Jenn K.

“You're giving comfort to children who are told to be strong. You're bringing joy to kids too ill to laugh. And most importantly, you are restoring their hope...”

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