When you give to CHEO you help children and youth.
Make a financial donation
Without the generosity of our donors, we couldn't offer the specialized care our children and youth need. Your support is essential to the work we do every day. Your gift to CHEO benefits generations today and in the future by helping us to:
- purchase new equipment
- fund patient and family support programs
- conduct ground-breaking research
- improve our facilities
Give now through the CHEO Foundation and help us deliver the exceptional care our kids deserve, today and tomorrow.
Visit the CHEO Foundation's website to make a donation online.
Other ways to give
In addition to making a financial gift, there are other ways you can give to children and youth at CHEO.
Most needed items
Every day our children and youth enjoy items that make their stay in hospital feel as comfortable as possible. The following is a list of items that we frequently need and accept.
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Sewn items |
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Because of specific safety considerations, we are able to accept sewn items of the following types and sizes:
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Knitted items |
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Because of specific safety considerations, we are able to accept knitted items of the following types and sizes:
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Before you donate any of these items, please ensure they are:
- gender neutral prints and colours
- cotton, fleece or synthetic fabrics
- made with new and washable materials
- made in a smoke-free home
- free from pet hair
- free from pins and detachable decorations.
Dropping off items
Please contact giftinkind@cheofoundation.com to organize a time to drop off your gift.
Items we do not accept
- food products
- homemade toys/crafts
- used items (including stuffed animals, toys, books, video games and DVDs).
Donating blood
CHEO invites you to donate blood through one of the many blood donor clinics organized by the Canadian Blood Services.