Testimonials

Your donations make a difference. See below how your contributions make a lifelong impact on the lives of children in pediatric hospitals.

Children’s Hospital of Colorado thanks Child’s Play and its donors

Thank you for helping us be kids.
Thank you for helping us play.
Thank you for helping us heal.


Jay P. Parent

“Our son was admitted to the UNC Children's Hospital with a severe outbreak of Staph Scalded Skin Syndrome. For the first time, we were on the receiving end of the donations that we had been contributing to for years...”

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Jean Brannan

“Last year’s gift from Child’s Play has continued to allow our patients and their families to normalize their hospital experience. ”

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Jenn K.

“You're giving comfort to children who are told to be strong. You're bringing joy to kids too ill to laugh. And most importantly, you are restoring their hope...”

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Amy L. Frey

“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. ”

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Caroline

“I walked into a patient's room and he immediately started crying but when I mentioned that I had a Nintendo DS (from Child's Play a few years ago) to lend him, he smiled and calmed down immediately...”

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Alex

“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.”

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