For families who spend long days at the hospital, a new toy or game can make a big difference. The Patient Play and Toy Fund at Lurie Children’s is supported by philanthropy so that every child has access to age-appropriate toys and games at no cost to their family. I am fundraising to help bring joy to the patients at Lurie Children’s, and I hope you will help me reach my goal!

Here are just a few examples of how your dollars can help:

$10 can provide a jigsaw puzzle to help patients’ coordination and focus

$25 can supply crayons, paper, paint and other arts and crafts supplies to provide opportunities for creativity and relaxation

$50 can provide board games for all ages

$100 can help create sensory kits stocked with items to help support and calm patients with disabilities and sensory or mental health issues who may have more difficulty

$150 help purchase iPads to provide engaging digital opportunities patients

$500 can support the Family Services team who purchases and distributes toys and supports patients and their families during difficult times

$1,000 can purchase 10 adaptive communication toys for patients to take home

All donations are tax-deductible and will be acknowledged by Lurie Children’s Foundation.