The Toy Closet was a revolutionary idea when introduced by Friends of Kids with Cancer when we were established in 1992, and is now the norm when looking at pediatric cancer centers around the country.
Our three partnering hospitals, satellite treatment centers, and the Friends of Kids' office host The Toy Closet, a place where kids go to pick an item and keep it.
Patients and siblings can pick a toy from The Toy Closet during each visit to the hospital or Friends of Kids office. Not only do toys create a diversion from treatments, but they also help parents, nurses, and doctors in motivating the child to cooperate.
Thanks to toy drives and generous donations, Friends of Kids with Cancer regularly distributes toys for appropriate ages, ranging from infants to teens, at designated areas at each of the local treatment centers.
Know a child or family who could benefit from our services? Contact the patient's hospital social worker or care team for a referral to Friends.
