About the organization
Child's Play is a brilliant organization that brings toys, books and games to kids in hospitals and domestic violence shelters. They have a presence in 85 US hospitals and 19 abroad, creating access to video games in patient common areas as well as toys and books given to individual kids. Their pilot program in 10 domestic violence shelters entertains and uplift kids in tough situations.
Why does it appeal to me?
I think this program is just so sweet and thoughtful, and am amazed at how much they've accomplished since they started in 2003. I've had a few friends in the hospital as a kid/teenager and know they needed every ounce of joy and love they could get, whatever form that came in.
Want to learn more?
To learn more, click here.
To donate money, click here.
To find a local hospital and purchase an item from their Amazon Wish List, click here. Seattle Children's Hospital, for example, is asking for a Radio Flyer, Where's Waldo and an inexpensive portable DVD player.
Follow along with my challenge here on the blog or on Twitter with the hash tag #30daysofcharity.
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