Our unique approach to care
is based on treating the "whole child," and we rely on the contributions
of generous people like you to make each child's hospital stay more comfortable, more interesting and more therapeutic.
How to Donate Toys
Need suggestions?
We accept only new toys and gifts – please see our toy wish list
Thinking of wrapping your gift?
While we appreciate your thoughtfulness and
generosity, please leave toys unwrapped so it is easy for us to quickly
identify and share them with patients.
Sending your gift?
Please mail to:
Justyna Griffin
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
225 E. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-2605
Dropping off your toy?
To arrange for donation delivery, please contact Justyna Griffin at 312.227.3938.
Giving around the holidays?
Please note there is no deadline for holiday gifts, as toys we receive in December help us throughout the year.
More Ways You can Help
- Give online now, and note your gift is to support patient play programs
- Plan an event to help support our patients and families
- Make a tribute gift in honor or in memory of a patient, friend or loved one
- Provide financial assistance to families who are experiencing
extreme financial hardship due to their child's illness through the
Emergency Fund
- Donate your car, and the proceeds will help to support our patients and families.
- Purchase gift certificates for food, clothing and other items for our families in need through Partners with Parents
- Share non-perishable food items, travel size toiletries, non-aerosol
cleaning products and more with our home-away-from-home for transplant
families, Kohl's House
The Emergency Fund
The Emergency Fund provides assistance to families experiencing
extreme financial hardship due to their child's illness. The Emergency
Fund helps with clothing, utilities, transportation cost and other
essentials. Funds are carefully allocated with a full evaluation of the
family's needs on a case-by-case basis. Support for families during
their time of need contributes greatly to the health and well-being of
the child who is ill.
Give online now, and note your gift is for the Emergency Fund. Or mail your contribution to:
Social Work Manager/Emergency Fund
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
225 E. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-2605
Partners with Parents
A child's illness can devastate a family's finances. Your donation
of gift certificates to local stores can help parents of very limited
means provide a holiday celebration for their families. Donated gift
certificates are distributed to selected families by hospital staff.
Give online now,
and note your gift is for Partners with Parents. Or send gift
certificates for moderately priced, easily accessible toy, clothing and
food stores to:
Susan Ruohonen/Parents with Partners
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
225 E. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-2605