Young people trade fundraising reward for chance to comfort kids in the ER

Kids from Grandview Public School, Rolling Hills Public School and the Lindsay Minor Hockey Association will help make young patients’ visits to the Emergency Department a little less scary this holiday, with a gift of stuffed animals.

Through their involvement in the QSP fundraising program, the three organizations are offered prizes for meeting fundraising goals. They chose instead to participate in the Kinz 4 Kidz program, which lets the groups donate their prizes. Together, they’re donating 130 Webkinz toys to the RMH Foundation, to be given to children who are sick or injured in the Emergency Department.  

Jennifer King, QSP Field Manager, says the idea came about after her own son, Braedon, had a hospital visit. “Being sick can be scary, both for kids and parents alike. Having a stuffie to cuddle when they’re not feeling well is a loving comfort that we would all like to enjoy.”

“We’re so thankful to all of the people who took part in this effort to make kids in the Emergency Department feel better,” said Lisa Green, Emergency Department Manager. “It’s a wonderful gesture, and will have a big impact on our little patients.”