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WOW!!! What an event! I am hearing from everyone—Child Life staff, doctors, nurses, parents, children --- our entire community – how amazing and impactful this event was. We consider you part of our family in humanizing healthcare for our children and families – we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all that you do to support our work and to serve the children and families in our care!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! And Happy Holidays to all! Diane & The Child Life Team @ Kravis Children's
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Recently, the CiC Foundation and the Jacksonville Rotary Club took on the task of refurbishing the "Jaguars" Den Room at Wolfson Children's Hospital. The room was originally opened in 2008 and needed some upgrades to their technology and some general TLC. Pat Kirkland, manager of Family Support Services at the hospital sent along some nice photos of the updated room, along with a heartfelt note of appreciation.
Attached are some pictures of our updated Jaguars Den! Sincere, heartfelt thanks for your help replacing dated equipment that was either broken or too slow for patients and families to enjoy. Repairing the torn upholstery makes it look pristine and also keeps us in compliance with infection control and accrediting organizations like The Joint Commission.
The room is once again a vibrant place where patients and families can escape the hospital environment for a period of time and become engrossed in gaming, surfing the internet, watching a big screen TV or just hanging out in a space that is fun and decorated very much unlike a typical hospital space. We are very appreciative of your generosity which will make a difference in the lives of thousands of children and families we serve. There aren’t enough words to express my deepest appreciation - this update means the world to us!
Sincerely, Pat”
2015 American Idol champion Nick Fradiani, a native of Guilford, CT, visited the Lion's Den Room at Connecticut Children's Medical Center and put on an intimate performance for patients and their families. Katie Robbins of the Child Life staff said, "It was a special moment for our patients who may have been too sick to attend a concert in a regular venue."”
"What would we have done without the Lions Den?? Usually twice every day, Jonathan played in there. He could crawl on a clean floor and get his wiggles out. He learned to walk in there. Most of his therapy sessions (OT, PT, Speech) were held in there. In the evenings, my husband and three other children would join us in there for dinner. It felt almost normal, because we could sit at the table and eat as a family as Jonathan played at our feet." - Megan Looney, North Carolina Children's Hospital”
"As you know, being in the hospital over the holidays is never easy. What a happy surprise that we were able to bring SANTA himself to have a personal chat with our little ones who need it the most! We had a young lady who has been here for several months, and has had more difficulties than someone her age should ever experience. Her few minutes with Santa left her overjoyed and brought some Christmas magic into her life." - Janice Foster , Wolfson Children's Hospital”