You can help bring healing and hope
The holiday season is a time for joy, reflection and giving back – a time to bring light into the lives of those who need it most. At Advocate Children’s Hospital, our Child Life Program embodies this spirit every day, as our team works tirelessly to comfort and uplift young patients and their families. This year, a remarkable gift from Dina Giobbia-Stukel has helped expand that mission by opening a new creative arts therapy space at our Oak Lawn campus. The donation was made in honor of Dina’s mother, Grace Giobbia, who was known for her creativity, kindness and unwavering care for others.
Learn about the new space
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Make a difference this holiday season
The new art therapy space is just one part of our broader Child Life Program, which helps children cope with the challenges of hospitalization through play, creativity and education. The program ensures children can still experience joy and hope, even during difficult times, through comforting toys and games, festive holiday activities and therapeutic sessions with trained specialists.
This holiday season, you can make a difference by supporting our Child Life Program:
- $25 can provide a toy or art kit to brighten a child’s day.
- $50 can sponsor a one-on-one session with a child life specialist, offering comfort and coping tools.
- $100 can fund supplies for creative and educational group activities.
- $250 can support holiday celebrations, such as a visit from Santa or festive craft sessions, creating cherished memories for patients and families.
Your generosity allows us to bring hope to every child we serve.
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Bring joy with a toy donation
A simple gift of a toy can bring comfort, joy and a sense of normalcy to young patients facing challenging circumstances. From engaging games to creative art supplies, these toys become a source of smiles and hope during their hospital stay.
To ensure the safety and well-being of our patients and families, as well as make it easier for our generous donors, we will be accepting donations on designated drop-off dates at both of our hospital campuses. We kindly ask that donations be made only during these times, as we are unable to accept deliveries outside of these dates:
Saturday, Dec. 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 18, 3-7 p.m.
You can find a list of our most needed items on each campus below.
Oak Lawn Amazon wish list
Park Ridge Amazon wish list
Donation guidelines
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Stay Connected
- Jonah, an Advocate Children’s Hospital patient and Bears superfan, received the surprise of a lifetime with a trip to see the Bears play in Arizona.
- Dr. Mike Cappello, vice-chair of pediatrics at Advocate Children’s Hospital – Park Ridge, joined WGN TV to discuss the importance of the flu vaccine for children.
- The Spirit of Children Foundation and Spirit Halloween hosted a spooktacular party on our Oak Lawn campus, providing patients and families with costumes, accessories and more.
- First Look for Charity, the Chicago Auto Show’s exclusive gala and preview event, will be held on Friday, Feb. 7 at McCormick Place. Advocate Health Care is again a partner charity, with proceeds benefiting our cardiology program, including Advocate Children’s Heart Institute. Purchase your tickets today.
- Turn your event, celebration or memorial into an online fundraiser to support Advocate Children’s Hospital. Learn more.
- Join us at one of our upcoming partner events to support Advocate Children's Hospital.
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Donate toys
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| Purchase from Amazon or Target or make a monetary donation. |
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Tribute gifts
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| Donate in honor or memory of someone you love. |
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Contact Us
Please contact Amy Valenzio at amy.valenzio@aah.org to learn how you can make a difference at Advocate Children’s Hospital.
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