GivingTuesday
December 2, 2025
This GivingTuesday, bring brightness and joy to families when they need it most!
GivingTuesday is a day that unites our community in compassion and generosity and every gift makes a difference. This year, your support can help bring comfort, joy, and moments of light to children and families facing some of their hardest days.
When you make a gift on GivingTuesday, your kindness helps bring comfort and joy to patients spending the holidays at Lurie Children’s by supporting critical programs and services that make Lurie Children’s a special place of hope and healing, like:
- Music therapy to lift spirits and ease anxiety
- Chaplain support to provide comfort and hope
- Hospital school services to keep kids learning and thriving
Nearly 100% of families with extended hospital stays rely on these programs, and the need is greater than ever.
Check back soon for an inspiring patient story and more ways to get involved. Until then, you can make an early impact today and help make this GivingTuesday the brightest one yet.
What is GivingTuesday and when is it?
GivingTuesday is a national campaign that was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
GivingTuesday occurs on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. The next GivingTuesday is on December 2, 2025.
What are some Giving Tuesday participation ideas?
- Donate: Make a donation to celebrate GivingTuesday and kick off the season of giving. When you give to Lurie Children’s on GivingTuesday, we use your gift to support families and kids when they need it most.
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Encourage others: GivingTuesday started as a national movement to inspire giving. After you give, encourage others to get involved by sharing your participation using #GivingTuesday and tag @luriechildrens to share your support. Together, we can make a big impact!
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Purchase a Feel Good Gift: This holiday season celebrate the people you love with a gift that changes lives. When you purchase a Feel Good Gift, you make the holidays happier for a patient or family and give a loved one a memorable gift. Each gift comes with a free e-card sharing the impact of your donation.
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Start a Virtual Toy Drive: For families that spend long hours at Lurie Children's, toys and games help bring joy and fun during a difficult time. When you start a virtual toy drive fundraiser, your friends and family can make a monetary donation to your online fundraising page instead of donating a physical item. Learn more about starting a Virtual Toy Drive fundraiser for Lurie Children’s.
How is my GivingTuesday donation used at Lurie Children's?
Your generous GivingTuesday donation will be directed to our hospital's most significant area of need. Your contribution will help provide the most advanced care, drive groundbreaking research, expand our reach to serve more patients in need and provide support services that insurance doesn’t cover and families never receive a bill for. With your gift, you become a vital partner in our commitment to delivering comprehensive, compassionate care to every child who walks through our doors.