Hundreds of pediatric patients received some very special gifts to make their hospital visits a little easier. Banner Children’s Hospital is excited to announce that the facility is a proud member of Kids Wish Network’s unique Gift Bank program. Kids Wish Network, a national charity dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, & improving the quality of life for children, is thrilled to be able to provide brand new toys & games with a retail value of over $65,000 to the hospital to be given to its young patients coming in for treatment. This exciting event is being sponsored by Wal-Mart.
The hospital held a special ‘kick off’ party this morning & during the festivities, the children munched on snacks and enjoyed the exciting toy give-aways. Leftover toys will then continue to be distributed to pediatric patients coming in throughout the year for treatment.
“It is so wonderful to work with Kids Wish Network! The donation of wonderful toys is a great contribution that will reach hundreds of children throughout Banner Children’s Hospital. We greatly appreciate Kids Wish Network and all of their hardworking staff whom strive to make the hospital a better place for children and families!” said Amy Funk-Herrera, CCLS at Banner Children’s.
As just one of the programs that makes Kids Wish Network different from similar organizations, its Gift Bank is an uplifting, gift-giving program that brings cheer to children admitted to the hospital for treatment. The brand new toys, donated by some of America’s top toy manufacturers, are distributed to sick youngsters when they come to children’s care facilities for treatment. The Gift Banks help alleviate fears & anxieties by allowing youngsters to temporarily forget about the stinging needles & painful treatments often endured while undergoing medical care.