Making Donations to the Child Life, Creative Arts Therapies and Education Program at Advocate Children’s Hospital 

Your generosity brings comfort, joy, and healing to children receiving care at Advocate Children’s Hospital. Donations to our Child Life, Creative Arts Therapies and Education fund therapeutic activities like medical play, art and music therapy, and animal-assisted therapy—helping kids cope and thrive during treatment.

Holiday Donations – 2025 Season

To ensure safety and ease for donors, holiday donations will be accepted only on these designated drop-off dates:

• Wednesday, December 17 | 3–7 PM
• Saturday, December 20 | 9 AM–1 PM

Curbside drop-off available at both Park Ridge and Oak Lawn campuses.

View our Holiday Flyer for more details

What’s Needed Most

Our Child Life, Creative Arts Therapies, and Education teams have curated Amazon Holiday Wish Lists with the most-needed items. These ship directly to our Oak Brook foundation team for sorting and delivery:

• Holiday Wish List – Oak Lawn
• Holiday Wish List – Park Ridge

Donation Guidelines

• All items must be new, in original packaging, and not gift wrapped
• Gift cards of $15 or less are preferred
• We cannot accept:
  • Stuffed animals, blankets, clothing, or handmade items
  • Toys/games/books with religious or violent themes (e.g., Nerf guns)
  • Electronics (gaming systems, TVs, computers)

Year-Round Giving

Support our patients anytime through our Amazon Registries, updated regularly:

• Registry – Park Ridge
• Registry – Oak Lawn

For a gift-in-kind form or tax receipt, contact:

Amy Valenzio – amy.valenzio@aah.org
OR View our Year-Round Giving Flyer

Thank You

Whether during the holidays or throughout the year, your donations help us nurture the emotional and developmental needs of children receiving care. We’re grateful for your continued support.