When a child faces a medical challenge, the smallest moments of wonder can make the biggest difference. As a leader at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, I see firsthand how our Child Life specialists transform scary hospital experiences into opportunities for hope, play, and healing.

Our Child Life professionals are the ones who help a frightened child understand their surgery through play, who bring birthday celebrations to children who can’t go home to celebrate with their friends, and who teach coping skills that last a lifetime. They're the bridge between medical care and childhood joy—ensuring that even in the hospital, kids can still be kids.

Your donation to our Christmas in July fundraiser directly supports our Child Life Team's year-round work:

• Providing therapeutic play and activities during treatment
• Helping families navigate difficult medical journeys
• Creating positive memories in challenging times
• Offering emotional support when children and families need it most

This July, give the gift that keeps giving all year long. Your contribution ensures that every child at Saint Joseph's Children's receives not just medical care, but the healing power of compassion, play, and hope.

Because healing isn't just about medicine—it's about preserving the magic of childhood, even in the most difficult moments.