Support SickKids / Donating to SickKids
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At SickKids, we try our best to help patients and families feel as welcome and comfortable as they would in their own home. Donations of new toys, electronics, crafts, books, and entertainment help us bring joy and comfort to children throughout their hospital stay or appointment.
A hospital doesn’t have to “feel” like a hospital. The generous donations enhance the patient and family experience – they may be used in our playrooms, as rewards after completing a test or procedure, and/or as gift for a patient’s birthday or other special milestone.
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We accept financial donations, as well as donations of brand-new items like toys, books, electronics and gift cards. We also accept donations of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and donations in recognition of our SickKids staff.
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With your support, you’re helping us create a safe, positive environment where we can continue to make a difference in the lives of the brave children and families that we serve.
What can I donate?
SickKids accepts several forms of donations, from monetary support to toys to entertainment. Some items are always in demand at the Hospital – our patients and staffs’ current needs include:
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Gifts in Kind (Toys, Books, Electronics)
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Entertainment
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Food Donations to Patients and Staff
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Monetary Donations to Help Fund the Fight
View each section below for more details and donation guidelines!
Gift-in-Kind Donations (Toys, Books, Electronics)
All donations being dropped off or delivered to the hospital must be approved and coordinated by the Donations Coordinator in advance. Donations cannot be dropped off inside or outside the hospital unless a drop-off has been scheduled. Our guidelines have been developed in consideration of our infection control, safety and privacy policies. We are not able to accept items that fall outside of these guidelines.
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Items that are dropped off and do not meet our donation guidelines and acceptance criteria will be shared with our community partner agencies, such as Salvation Army and Toronto Firefighters.
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Please contact the Donations Coordinator at donations.coordinator@sickkids.ca for more information.
Entertainment
All donations being dropped off or delivered to the hospital must be approved and coordinated by the Donations Coordinator in advance. Donations cannot be dropped off inside or outside the hospital unless a drop-off has been scheduled. Our guidelines have been developed in consideration of our infection control, safety and privacy policies. We are not able to accept items that fall outside of these guidelines.
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Items that are dropped off and do not meet our donation guidelines and acceptance criteria will be shared with our community partner agencies, such as Salvation Army and Toronto Firefighters.
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Please contact the Donations Coordinator at donations.coordinator@sickkids.ca for more information.
Monetary Donations to Help Fund the Fight
Patient Amenities Fund
The Patient Amenities Fund is a source of assistance for families who have limited financial resources and whose child is being cared for by SickKids. For qualifying families, the fund assists with expenses not covered or only partially covered by public health insurance and community resources. These include travel, food, accommodation, medication, and medical equipment.
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Toy and Game Fund
The Toy and Game Fund enables our Child Life team to purchase toys that promote healing throughout the year. Toys, playroom supplies, art supplies, games, play equipment, materials for preparation and diversional activities to be used by Child Life staff in patient care programs are all examples of what can be purchased with your support.
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Monetary gifts to the Patient Amenities Fund, Toy and Game Fund are accepted online 24/7, over the phone, through the mail
Questions?
For questions regarding gift-in-kind donations and drop off, please contact the Donations Coordinator at +16199407078 or by email at donations.coordinator@sickkids.ca.