There are several ways that you can help the Child Life Department meet their goal of supporting patients and families. We rely on community support to make a difference in the lives of children.
gifts of time *
in-kind donations *
gift cards *
monetary donations
Gifts of Time
Our volunteers are an integral part of the healing process for our pediatric patients. As a volunteer, you come with your own skills, interests, and motivations. Please visit our
volunteering section to learn more.
In-Kind Donations
Wish List Donations
Whether it is a stuffed animal to sleep with, a fun band-aid to put on a boo boo, or a book to read with a parent, little things can make a big difference. Child Life accepts and needs all kinds of toys and fun things for kids. Patients are unable to share some items such as play-doh, crayons, and coloring books--so many are needed!
Click here to view the 2010 Holiday Wish List
Handmade Donations
Baby hats, blankets, pillowcases, dolls and gowns made with a loving touch let our patients and families know that the community cares. Items must be made from newly purchased fabric or yarn intended for use by children. Keep in mind that we have patients of all ages and sizes. Before you begin your project, please contact the child life office for a list of our current needs.
In-Kind Donation Guidelines
(applies to purchased and handmade items)
All items must be newly purchased--within the last three months. Due to our diverse patient population, toy safety and infection control guidelines
we are unable to accept:
º used items of
any kind
º items that have been collected over a period of time, no matter the condition (i.e. beanie babies, barbies, etc.)
º items no longer in their original packaging
º items that smell of cigarette smoke
º items from the Dollar Store or Dollar Tree
º religious items
º scary/horror movies
º toy weapons
All in-kind donations must be coordinated through the child life office.
Phone: 804-828-3415
Email
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Gift Cards
Gift cards in large denominations will be used by the department to purchase items on an as needed basis. Gift cards of $25 or less will be given as gifts to patients and families to meet their needs (birthdays, gas cards for out of town families, etc.).
Preferred gift cards include:
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Target
Walmart
Borders
Barnes and Noble
iTunes
Kroger
Food Lion
Martin's
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Gas stations
Ben Franklin
Michael's
Best Buy
McDonald's
Chik-fil-a
Babies R Us and Toys R Us
International Phone Cards
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Monetary Donations
Monetary donations allow our child life specialists to purchase new toys and supplies on an as needed basis. Monetary donations also enable us to purchase large items that remain on the inpatient units including strollers, fun centers, exersaucers, highchairs, etc.
To make a monetary donation please contact the Children's Hospital Foundation:
Children's Hospital Foundation
Chris Broughton-Spruill, President
2924 Brook Road
Richmond, VA 23220
E-Mail
(804) 228-5814
*Please make your check payable to Children's Hospital Foundation, MEMO: Child Life Program.