With support from individuals and the gaming community we have been able to reach children internationally and locally with games and toys to make their lives a bit easier.
“The gaming systems encourage cooperative play among patients/siblings and socialization... ”
Lori Mitts
“[The iPads] allow children who have been in car accidents to talk to their parents if/when the parents are transported to adult hospitals. You have no idea how this came as a very welcome gift for this program! ”
Bethany D
“...I found myself in a brightly-colored, brightly-lit room with three or four un-inhabited stretchers and a clutch of children in hospital gowns playing Playstation...”
Vicky Sherrouse
“I've seen a lot of sick children, and I have heard them laugh, I've gotten hugs, and I've had some pictures drawn for me, but I have to say that the most telling sign of joy was remembering this boy's smile as we played and achieved together.”
Alex
“As part of our coping plan, the patient played the DS (which was generously donated by Child's Play) while getting stitches.”
Brittany S
“The DVDs donated to the Book Corner library have been greatly appreciated by children and their families. Your donation helped the library stock the newest and most popular movies... ”
Winnipeg Library Tech