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.
“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.”
Karen M.
“What an unexpected and welcome surprise! The Apple products will help us support children through stressful procedures and provide recreation during long waits...”
Robert W.
“The increased gift this year has opened the door to explore opportunities for using virtual reality in our practice.”
Lisa Warner
“Video games didn't save my life, and I didn't have a terminal disease, but they took what could have been one of the worst experiences of my life and made it my most positive hospital-related experience to date.”
David
“[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
“When we couldn't be there with him, two things the hospital had available got his mind off the situation: Nintendo and movies...”
Alan