Our mission is to serve children receiving treatment for chronic or terminal illness, in addition to those recovering from surgery, at Duke Children's Hospital (Durham, NC). We try to afford these precious children (and their siblings) a little relief from their illness by hosting monthly parties for the whole family!
Each month we come together with a reason celebrate - from birthdays to Valentine's Day, Easter, and Christmas. The parties bring a smile and a moment of joy to an otherwise dreary and sometimes hurtful day. We play games, do a craft, and there is always a cake. Some children are too sick to play, however volunteers make sure the child leaves with a special toy or goodie bag.
Upcoming Activities and Events: Parties in 2008
February: Thursday, 14th Valentines Day Party
March: Wednesday, 19th Easter
April: Tuesday, 29th,
May: Tuesday, 20th Memorial Day Party
June: Wednesday, 18th
July: Thursday, 17th
August: Tuesday, 12th
Sept.: Wednesday, 24th
October: Thursday, 30th Halloween
November: Tuesday, 25th Thanksgiving
December: Thursday, 11th Christmas
Wednesday, 17th Christmas
For more information contact Mary Toomey at 676-4541