Give the gift of fun! - fill a shoebox full of fun for a child on the Oncology Ward at Melbourne's Children’s Hospitals.
An empathy and gifting school /business teaching program inspired by the beautiful and fun Gracie
Children with cancer have a lot of stays in hospital…...so brighten their stay and make their day!
The road to recovery is long for children with cancer and they will have a lot of stays in hospital, some expected and some not. Often treatment means children are bedbound and this can be rather boring and no fun at all! So grab a shoebox and fill it full of fun!
Imagine the joy and entertainment a simple box full of fun can give to a child receiving treatment for cancer. Imagine giving the gift of fun to a child whom really deserves it.
Gracies Gift Foundation in partnership with Koala Kids www.koalakids.org.au will coordinate delivery and distribution to the children in Melbournes Children’s Hospitals.
Please see the info below to get an idea of how it works and then you must contact Koala Kids for the important details and print outs needed. There are very strict hygiene guidelines and processes arranged with the childrens hospitals that must be followed to keep the children ín hospital safe** .
An empathy and gifting school /business teaching program inspired by the beautiful and fun Gracie
Children with cancer have a lot of stays in hospital…...so brighten their stay and make their day!
The road to recovery is long for children with cancer and they will have a lot of stays in hospital, some expected and some not. Often treatment means children are bedbound and this can be rather boring and no fun at all! So grab a shoebox and fill it full of fun!
Imagine the joy and entertainment a simple box full of fun can give to a child receiving treatment for cancer. Imagine giving the gift of fun to a child whom really deserves it.
Gracies Gift Foundation in partnership with Koala Kids www.koalakids.org.au will coordinate delivery and distribution to the children in Melbournes Children’s Hospitals.
Please see the info below to get an idea of how it works and then you must contact Koala Kids for the important details and print outs needed. There are very strict hygiene guidelines and processes arranged with the childrens hospitals that must be followed to keep the children ín hospital safe** .
How It Works:
1. Grab a new and clean shoebox
2. With clean hands fill it with new and unopened gifts** (see guidelines & ideas below)
3. Fill in the labels (below)
4. Stick the labels TO THE TOP AND SHORTSIDE of your shoebox
5. Pop on the lid to secure the contents. Once collected the box will be opened and checked.
6. Drop the shoebox off at advised drop off point (please contact)
GUIDELINES & IDEAS OF WHAT TO PACK (**new unopened items only):
SOMETHING TO LOVE
Teddy bear, doll, soft toy, etc (the softer the better)
SOMETHING TO DO
Drawing or activity book, filled pencil case, craft project etc
SOMETHING TO WEAR
Cap, beanie, jewellery etc.
SOMETHING TO PLAY WITH
Cards, car, action figure, finger puppet, torch etc.
SOMETHING TO PAMPER
Shower gel, face washer, toothbrush, lip balm, hand cream (No toothpaste and avoid strong smells)
SOMETHING PERSONAL FROM YOU
A letter, card or drawing from you attached to the top of the box is a really nice finishing touch. This can be completed as a class project if your school is involved in a collection.
**New & unopened items only. Children with cancer have a compromised immune system. Cleanliness and hygiene around them is extremely important. One tiny bug on a used or dirty item can give a child with cancer a serious infection needing urgent hospital treatment. Please request and refer to the Koala Kids Guidelines.
Thank you for your understanding.
Thank you for your understanding.
SHOEBOX LABELS available below to download, to be attached to top and short side of box:
Thank you SO very much to KOALA Kids for providing storage, distribution and the day to day administration of "Gracies Shoeboxes Full of Fun"
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