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Spirit of Children Provides Fun Parties, Costumes, and Celebration Kits to Support Kids Facing Difficulties Throughout the Week of October 9th

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

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EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit of Children, Spirit Halloween's charitable foundation, is bringing its annual week-long celebration, known as Spirit of Children Week, to pediatric hospital partners throughout North America. Beginning October 9, Halloween events will bring much needed joy and fun to patients and their families navigating the difficulties of extended hospital stays.

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Beginning October 9, Halloween events will bring much needed joy and fun to patients and their families navigating the difficulties of extended hospital stays.
This year, Spirit of Children and its partner hospitals are teaming up for a range of Halloween events, including in-person costume parties, trick-or-treating, parades, and other seasonal festivities.
Each event will feature costumes, celebration kits full of activity books, and treat bags donated to the pediatric hospital partners, through the generous support of Spirit Halloween vendor partners.
Spirit of Children works directly with local partner hospitals to help fund and support Child Life departments.

The GIANT Company Donates $1 Million to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to Expand Food Pharmacy Program

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced it has received a $1 million gift from The GIANT Company to fund the expansion of its Food Pharmacy program, which provides nutritious food and better health outcomes for families experiencing food insecurity. This donation will bring CHOP's Food Pharmacy program to the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Primary Care Center in Norristown, PA and deliver much-needed services directly to families' doorsteps. The offering will be virtual and families will order their food online, and with the help of a resource navigator, the items will be delivered directly to their homes. Additionally, there will be a small in-person pantry at the center in Norristown that will store dry food and serve as another resource for families. The pharmacy is scheduled to open this fall.

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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced it has received a $1 million gift from The GIANT Company to fund the expansion of its Food Pharmacy program, which provides nutritious food and better health outcomes for families experiencing food insecurity.
"Each year, we deliver thousands of pounds of fresh produce to patient families through our Food Pharmacy program.
In 2018, The GIANT Company provided an initial gift to establish a Food Pharmacy as part of CHOP's Healthy Weight Program, launching the first pediatric hospital-based food bank in the country.
CHOP's Food Pharmacy program aims to increase access to healthy foods and promote nutrition for families experiencing food insecurity.

BioHub Maryland Adds Alexandra Haarich as Workforce Development & Partnerships Manager

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

BioHub Maryland, an initiative to accelerate life sciences in Maryland for companies and career-seekers, has named Alexandra Haarich Manager of Workforce Development & Partnerships.

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BioHub Maryland, an initiative to accelerate life sciences in Maryland for companies and career-seekers, has named Alexandra Haarich Manager of Workforce Development & Partnerships.
BioHub Maryland also helps life sciences companies by showcasing career opportunities, training new life sciences talent, and providing resources for raising capital.
As Workforce Development and Partnerships Manager, Haarich will oversee the development of BioHub Maryland’s biopharma skills training programs and partnerships with civic organizations, industry, and academia.
“I am honored to join BioHub Maryland and help residents of all backgrounds find their future in life sciences,” said Haarich.

St. Luke's Announces Establishment of New Children's Hospital

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

This announcement is the culmination of a coordinated effort to reorganize pediatric care under the concept of a children's hospital.

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This announcement is the culmination of a coordinated effort to reorganize pediatric care under the concept of a children's hospital.
St. Luke's became a member of the Children's Hospital Association in 2022.
Dr. Janco noted that St. Luke's continues to invest in its pediatric programs through the addition of experienced, compassionate providers.
"The establishment of St. Luke's Children's Hospital represents a decade of intensive planning and investment in pediatrics," said Jessika Haynos, Service Line Administrator, St. Luke's Pediatrics.

MarinHealth Foundation Black Tie Gala Raises Nearly $1M for Pediatric Emergency Services

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Monday, October 17, 2022

This years event, attended by 450 sponsors, exceeded financial expectations by raising nearly $1M to benefit Pediatric Emergency Services at MarinHealth Medical Center.

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This years event, attended by 450 sponsors, exceeded financial expectations by raising nearly $1M to benefit Pediatric Emergency Services at MarinHealth Medical Center.
Were so grateful to everyone who made this possible, including Tucky and John Pogue, Gala Chairs, and long-time supporters of MarinHealth.
Nearly 20 percent of MarinHealth Medical Centers patients are pediatric patients, and MarinHealths Pediatric Emergency Services team is committed to providing the best, most child-centric care possible in emergencies.
MarinHealth Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire philanthropy for the benefit of MarinHealth.

Spirit of Children Week Brings Halloween Celebrations to 150+ Pediatric Hospitals

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit of Children, Spirit Halloween's charitable foundation, is bringing Spirit of Children Week to more than 150 pediatric hospital partners throughout North America beginning October 10. The week's events offer patients and their families a break from the challenges of being in a hospital by allowing them the opportunity to celebrate Halloween with events like costume parties, reverse trick-or-treating, seasonal parades, and other fun seasonal activities. Spirit of Children is adding to the fun by donating over 50,000 costumes, activity books, crayons, and treat bags to its partner hospitals, ensuring everyone has a chance to enjoy Halloween this year.

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Spirit of Children events throughout the week include costume parties, reverse trick-or-treating, and more activities to help make hospital less scary for kids and their families
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit of Children , Spirit Halloween's charitable foundation, is bringing Spirit of Children Week to more than 150 pediatric hospital partners throughout North America beginning October 10.
"Everyone at Spirit Halloween is incredibly dedicated to supporting Spirit of Children and helping to sustain the Child Life Programs at our partner hospitals throughout the year," said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween.
Spirit of Children focuses on making hospitals less scary for children and their families by partnering with Child Life Departments to create more comfortable hospital environments.
At the heart of Spirit Halloween is Spirit of Children, a program which focuses on making hospitals less scary for kids and their families.

CapStone Holdings Inc. and Gamers Outreach Bring Gaming to Children's Hospitals in St. Louis

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CapStone Holdings Inc. ("CapStone Holdings") partnered with Michigan-based non-profit organization Gamers Outreach to gift gaming carts (GO Karts -- portable gaming kiosks) to St. Louis Children's Hospital and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. Each hospital received four GO Karts with the intent to offer a form of recreation to kids and young adults in inpatient care.

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Eight portable gaming units were donated to St. Louis Children's Hospital and Cardinal
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CapStone Holdings Inc. ("CapStone Holdings") partnered with Michigan-based non-profit organization Gamers Outreach to gift gaming carts (GO Karts -- portable gaming kiosks) to St. Louis Children's Hospital and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital.
We are so grateful for this donation from CapStone Holdings and Gamers Outreach.
Gamers Outreach has since delivered kiosks to more than 360 hospitals worldwide servicing as many as 4 million patients each year.
Through equipment and software, Gamers Outreach is helping kids in hospitals gain access to activities and do what kids do best - be themselves.

Texas Children's Hospital's First Therapy Dog and Her Child Life Specialist to Retire After Nearly 2,000 Patient Visits and More Than 12,000 Bedside Interventions

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

HOUSTON, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After visiting and comforting nearly 2,000 patients and completing more than 12,000 bedside interventions, Texas Children's Hospital's first therapy dog, Elsa, and her handler — Child Life Specialist Sarah Herbek — will retire April 8 after six years of dedicated service to patients and their families.

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With a generous donation from Judy and Bobby Shackouls in October 2016, Texas Children's Hospital first brought Elsa, now aged 7, to patients through its newly created "PAWSitive" Play Program .
"Under the expert and passionate guidance of Child Life Specialist Sarah Herbek, Elsa has cheered, encouraged and uplifted countless patients, staff and visitors in ways very few others possibly could.
I want to personally thank Sarah for her impactful work alongside Elsa for many years; I am proud to celebrate their lasting, life-changing legacy at Texas Children's."
There truly is nothing I am more proud of than the growth and the impact of the PAWSitive Play Program.

Pie Face Challenge Launches On National Pi Day To Bring Joy To Hospitalized Children

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Monday, March 14, 2022

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CHESAPEAKE, Va., March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Now you can celebrate National Pi Day without doing the math.

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CHESAPEAKE, Va., March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Now you can celebrate National Pi Day without doing the math.
LittleBricks Charity is inviting people to join #Pies2Smiles, a pie face challenge that's launching on National Pi Day to help "Build BIG Smiles" on hospitalized children, by putting LEGO Sets in the hands of children who truly deserve to smile.
Beginning on National Pi Day, March 14, 2022, you're invited to get pied in the face with crazy ingredients.
LittleBricks Charity hopes to donate $100,000 worth of LEGO Sets in 2022 to hospitalized children.

Fully Loaded Electronics Connects Sick Kids to Video Gaming Systems With Launch of Gift of Gaming

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

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MILL CREEK, Wash., Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After years of supplying fully loaded video game systems to pediatric hospitals, Fully Loaded Electronics recently noticed that cash-strapped hospitals were struggling to pay for the gaming systems they desperately needed.

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MILL CREEK, Wash., Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After years of supplying fully loaded video game systems to pediatric hospitals, Fully Loaded Electronics recently noticed that cash-strapped hospitals were struggling to pay for the gaming systems they desperately needed.
These Xboxes, PlayStations and Nintendos, which come fully loaded with the newest video games, are essential to keep pediatric patients entertained during difficult times.
Those interested in helping Gift of Gaming with their mission can gift funds that Gift of Gaming will use to send fully loaded gaming systems to hospitals, or they can gift new or gently used gaming systems that will go directly to hospitals.
Learn more about Gift of Gaming at www.GiftofGaming.com or by emailing Jenn Geese at [email protected], or by calling 1-888-506-0219 toll-free or 425-582-3173 office.