How We Help
When a child faces serious illness, long hospital journeys or unforeseen family hardship, we step in with direct, practical and comforting assistance.
Financial Support
Facing a childhood illness or emergency places significant financial pressure on a family. Travel to hospital for treatment, accommodation, loss of income, medical equipment or unexpected household emergencies can quickly build up. Financial support may help with practical expenses related to treatment, hospital stays and travel for medical appointments, or other difficult circumstances affecting a family.
To help provide support fairly and responsibly, the committee may request supporting documentation — such as a letter from the child’s doctor, hospital consultant or relevant health professional.
Nominate for Financial SupportSmile Bags
Hospital stays and illness can be daunting and lonely for a young child. Our Smile Bags are goodie bags intended to bring comfort and encouragement to children who are sick, in hospital or going through a difficult time.
Each bag is thoughtfully packed with age-appropriate toys, games, colouring books, craft sets and cheerful surprises to help keep a young mind entertained during hospital treatment or recovery at home.
Nominate a Child for a Smile Bag“Smile for a Child” Wishes
Every child deserves special, joyful memories away from doctors and hospitals. Through our “Smile for a Child” initiative, a sick child can share a special wish, and our committee does our best to help make that experience possible.
These are examples of the kinds of wishes we may help with — a family short break or day out, tickets to a favourite match or show, or special bedroom or play equipment. We try our best, though we cannot guarantee that every wish will be fulfilled.
Nominate a Child for a WishReady to nominate a child?
Complete our confidential nomination form and our committee will be in touch.