Allison
Hi. I want to buy toys for kids at a children's hospital by me. I've never done anything like this, so I don't really know what to do. I don't know how many kids there are, I don't know how many boys vs girls, etc. Should I call the hospital and ask for these details so I have the right gifts? And I just show up with them? I'm a little confused.
Please offer any advice you can, especially if you've done something like this or work at a hospital!
This should be obvious, but I put it in this section because people looking in "health care" may work in health care and know the answers to my questions.
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Find the website for the hospital. There should be a "how you can help" page on there. If there is, look for their wishlist or some other area that outlines things that make great donations.
If it's a large Children's hospital, you can pretty much guarantee that they have all kids of all ages with all kinds of needs. Art Supplies are always a good choice. Everything from toddler crayons up to nice brushes and Acrylic paints for older kids. Video games (E rated) are always good. Legos, fun pens, fun paper, scrapbooks, action figures/dolls, art kits, clay, play-doh, books, all are usually happily accepted.
One thing to remember is that usually the items MUST be new to lower the risk of infection.
If they don't have a website, then call the main line. When the operator asks how to direct your call, say, "I'm interested in donating some toys for the children. Can you direct me to someone who can help me pick appropriate things?"
Find the website for the hospital. There should be a "how you can help" page on there. If there is, look for their wishlist or some other area that outlines things that make great donations.
If it's a large Children's hospital, you can pretty much guarantee that they have all kids of all ages with all kinds of needs. Art Supplies are always a good choice. Everything from toddler crayons up to nice brushes and Acrylic paints for older kids. Video games (E rated) are always good. Legos, fun pens, fun paper, scrapbooks, action figures/dolls, art kits, clay, play-doh, books, all are usually happily accepted.
One thing to remember is that usually the items MUST be new to lower the risk of infection.
If they don't have a website, then call the main line. When the operator asks how to direct your call, say, "I'm interested in donating some toys for the children. Can you direct me to someone who can help me pick appropriate things?"
Question on buying gifts for kids at a Children's Hospital? Help?
Allison
Hi. I want to buy toys for kids at a children's hospital by me. I've never done anything like this, so I don't really know what to do. I don't know how many kids there are, I don't know how many boys vs girls, etc. Should I call the hospital and ask for these details so I have the right gifts? And I just show up with them? I'm a little confused.
Please offer any advice you can, especially if you've done something like this or work at a hospital!
Answer
Yes you should call and ask, most hospitals have toy drives or set ways to donate or to give gifts. Call them, they will give you directions on how to do it properly and what is needed probably. Also bless your soul.
Yes you should call and ask, most hospitals have toy drives or set ways to donate or to give gifts. Call them, they will give you directions on how to do it properly and what is needed probably. Also bless your soul.
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