Since 2003, we’ve set up and organized Child’s Play, a game industry charity dedicated to
improving the lives of children with toys and games in our network of over 70 hospitals
worldwide. Over the years, you as a community have answered the call and come together to
raise millions of dollars.
Child’s Play works in two ways. With the help of hospital sta , we set up gift wish lists full of
video games, toys, books, and other fun stu for kids. By clicking on a hospital location on our
map, you can view that hospital’s wish list and send a gift.
Child’s Play also receives cash donations throughout the year. With those cash donations, we
purchase new consoles, peripherals, games, and more for hospitals and therapy facilities. These
donations allow for children to enjoy age-appropriate entertainment, interact with their peers,
friends, and family, and can provide vital distraction from an otherwise generally unpleasant
experience.
History
Child’s Play was founded in 2003 by Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins of the online comic strip
Penny Arcade, which concerns itself with video games and gamer culture. In response to the
media’s negative portrayal of gamers, the pair called for the gaming community to donate to
Seattle Children’s Hospital during the holiday season.
The response was overwhelming - within weeks, they had a garage packed full of toys, games,
and gifts to brighten the holiday of many sick kids. That year, they raised over $250,000; a
number that has grown each year; up to nearly $10 million as of 2010. The gaming community
comes together to raise millions of dollars, put together hundreds of community fundraisers,
and change the lives of countless children.
Mission and Goals
Child's Play is dedicated to improving the lives of children in hospitals around the world
through the kindness and generosity of the video game community and the power of play.
Child’s Play is always striving to pursue new opportunities and expand the positive impact of
the cause. This includes consistently researching and pursuing alternate fundraising channels,
new donation platforms, additional events and better community support.
Impact
Over the years, Child’s Play has received incredible feedback from parents, doctors, friends, and
patients regarding the positive in uence of games during hospital stays. Studies have shown
that children able to play games while undergoing painful procedures request less pain
medication. Technology like the Kinect and Wii Balance Board allow for children to participate
in physical therapy activities in an enjoyable, approachable environment. Children also
struggle with a lack of normalcy or routine during hospital stays; being able to play a
multiplayer game with a sibling or play a handheld system during a late-night treatment helps
ease these additional stresses.
“Your donations support seriously-ill children in hospitals by distracting them
from their illnesses, and help them cope with fear, anxiety, and boredom.”
- Cameron D. Hosner, President & CEO, Children’s Hospital of Michigan
“The Wii systems (including the new favorite of the oor, Rock Band) allows
our older patients to enjoy their time at the hospital, forget the often
(physically and emotionally) painful conditions/treatment and spend time
with their brothers, sisters and visiting tfriends like they did at home.”
- James Brief, M.D., Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn, NY
(For more testimonials, visit www.childsplaycharity.org/testimonials)
www.childsplaycharity.org
Contact
For more information regarding Child’s Play, please visit our website
(http://www.childsplaycharity.org). If you are interested in featuring Child’s Play in your
publication, please feel free to contact Jamie Dillion (jdillion@childsplaycharity.org).
Child's Play Charity
My friends, family, and shipmates know that if I'm not writing, I have another hobby that I'm just as fanatic about: gaming. But I was never as big into gaming as I was during my teens. As a survivor of abuse, I am happy that I never have to go through the things I went through ever again. However, knowing that their are children who, who may not be going through domestic violence, are hurting. Their are sick children in our world, poor children, children with mental disabilities. These children need our help. I began donating to Child's Play(NOT CHUCKIE ;) ), a wonderful way for me to do the things I love to do and help children all over the United States at the same time. I'll let Child's Play explain themselves:
About Child’s Play
Since 2003, we’ve set up and organized Child’s Play, a game industry charity dedicated to
improving the lives of children with toys and games in our network of over 70 hospitals
worldwide. Over the years, you as a community have answered the call and come together to
raise millions of dollars.
Child’s Play works in two ways. With the help of hospital sta , we set up gift wish lists full of
video games, toys, books, and other fun stu for kids. By clicking on a hospital location on our
map, you can view that hospital’s wish list and send a gift.
Child’s Play also receives cash donations throughout the year. With those cash donations, we
purchase new consoles, peripherals, games, and more for hospitals and therapy facilities. These
donations allow for children to enjoy age-appropriate entertainment, interact with their peers,
friends, and family, and can provide vital distraction from an otherwise generally unpleasant
experience.
History
Child’s Play was founded in 2003 by Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins of the online comic strip
Penny Arcade, which concerns itself with video games and gamer culture. In response to the
media’s negative portrayal of gamers, the pair called for the gaming community to donate to
Seattle Children’s Hospital during the holiday season.
The response was overwhelming - within weeks, they had a garage packed full of toys, games,
and gifts to brighten the holiday of many sick kids. That year, they raised over $250,000; a
number that has grown each year; up to nearly $10 million as of 2010. The gaming community
comes together to raise millions of dollars, put together hundreds of community fundraisers,
and change the lives of countless children.
Mission and Goals
Child's Play is dedicated to improving the lives of children in hospitals around the world
through the kindness and generosity of the video game community and the power of play.
Child’s Play is always striving to pursue new opportunities and expand the positive impact of
the cause. This includes consistently researching and pursuing alternate fundraising channels,
new donation platforms, additional events and better community support.
Impact
Over the years, Child’s Play has received incredible feedback from parents, doctors, friends, and
patients regarding the positive in uence of games during hospital stays. Studies have shown
that children able to play games while undergoing painful procedures request less pain
medication. Technology like the Kinect and Wii Balance Board allow for children to participate
in physical therapy activities in an enjoyable, approachable environment. Children also
struggle with a lack of normalcy or routine during hospital stays; being able to play a
multiplayer game with a sibling or play a handheld system during a late-night treatment helps
ease these additional stresses.
“Your donations support seriously-ill children in hospitals by distracting them
from their illnesses, and help them cope with fear, anxiety, and boredom.”
- Cameron D. Hosner, President & CEO, Children’s Hospital of Michigan
“The Wii systems (including the new favorite of the oor, Rock Band) allows
our older patients to enjoy their time at the hospital, forget the often
(physically and emotionally) painful conditions/treatment and spend time
with their brothers, sisters and visiting tfriends like they did at home.”
- James Brief, M.D., Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn, NY
(For more testimonials, visit www.childsplaycharity.org/testimonials)
www.childsplaycharity.org
Contact
For more information regarding Child’s Play, please visit our website
(http://www.childsplaycharity.org). If you are interested in featuring Child’s Play in your
publication, please feel free to contact Jamie Dillion (jdillion@childsplaycharity.org).
Since 2003, we’ve set up and organized Child’s Play, a game industry charity dedicated to
improving the lives of children with toys and games in our network of over 70 hospitals
worldwide. Over the years, you as a community have answered the call and come together to
raise millions of dollars.
Child’s Play works in two ways. With the help of hospital sta , we set up gift wish lists full of
video games, toys, books, and other fun stu for kids. By clicking on a hospital location on our
map, you can view that hospital’s wish list and send a gift.
Child’s Play also receives cash donations throughout the year. With those cash donations, we
purchase new consoles, peripherals, games, and more for hospitals and therapy facilities. These
donations allow for children to enjoy age-appropriate entertainment, interact with their peers,
friends, and family, and can provide vital distraction from an otherwise generally unpleasant
experience.
History
Child’s Play was founded in 2003 by Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins of the online comic strip
Penny Arcade, which concerns itself with video games and gamer culture. In response to the
media’s negative portrayal of gamers, the pair called for the gaming community to donate to
Seattle Children’s Hospital during the holiday season.
The response was overwhelming - within weeks, they had a garage packed full of toys, games,
and gifts to brighten the holiday of many sick kids. That year, they raised over $250,000; a
number that has grown each year; up to nearly $10 million as of 2010. The gaming community
comes together to raise millions of dollars, put together hundreds of community fundraisers,
and change the lives of countless children.
Mission and Goals
Child's Play is dedicated to improving the lives of children in hospitals around the world
through the kindness and generosity of the video game community and the power of play.
Child’s Play is always striving to pursue new opportunities and expand the positive impact of
the cause. This includes consistently researching and pursuing alternate fundraising channels,
new donation platforms, additional events and better community support.
Impact
Over the years, Child’s Play has received incredible feedback from parents, doctors, friends, and
patients regarding the positive in uence of games during hospital stays. Studies have shown
that children able to play games while undergoing painful procedures request less pain
medication. Technology like the Kinect and Wii Balance Board allow for children to participate
in physical therapy activities in an enjoyable, approachable environment. Children also
struggle with a lack of normalcy or routine during hospital stays; being able to play a
multiplayer game with a sibling or play a handheld system during a late-night treatment helps
ease these additional stresses.
“Your donations support seriously-ill children in hospitals by distracting them
from their illnesses, and help them cope with fear, anxiety, and boredom.”
- Cameron D. Hosner, President & CEO, Children’s Hospital of Michigan
“The Wii systems (including the new favorite of the oor, Rock Band) allows
our older patients to enjoy their time at the hospital, forget the often
(physically and emotionally) painful conditions/treatment and spend time
with their brothers, sisters and visiting tfriends like they did at home.”
- James Brief, M.D., Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn, NY
(For more testimonials, visit www.childsplaycharity.org/testimonials)
www.childsplaycharity.org
Contact
For more information regarding Child’s Play, please visit our website
(http://www.childsplaycharity.org). If you are interested in featuring Child’s Play in your
publication, please feel free to contact Jamie Dillion (jdillion@childsplaycharity.org).
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