Your donations make a difference. See below how your contributions make a lifelong impact on the lives of children in pediatric hospitals.
Thank you for helping us be kids.
Thank you for helping us play.
Thank you for helping us heal.
“It was frightening and painful, and nobody wanted to explain anything to a 5-year old. The thing that changed me forever, though, wasn't the surgery, it was the game cart.”
“Instead of focusing on the treatment I turned my focus to the game. It helped me escape the current world I was in and allowed me to feel like a normal kid again...”
“In addition, we bought a Nintendo Wii and Wii Fit. This is a HUGE success and we will probably buy several more. Not only are they suitable for recreation, but they serve a therapeutic purpose as well. ”
“As part of our coping plan, the patient played the DS (which was generously donated by Child's Play) while getting stitches.”
“When I tell them that we have video games for patients to play you can visibly see them relax. Parents are relieved to know that we can provide something familiar and comforting for their child during a stressful time in their lives.”
“Thank you so much for the cart, TV, XBox, games, and controllers...I love that they can play with limited supervision, and we do not have to worry about anything getting broken or lost.”