Children’s Hospital Play Grants News

TOTY Awards to Spotlight the Healing Power of Play in Children’s Hospitals

21 JAN

Event proceeds from the upcoming 25th annual Toy of the Year Awards, taking place February 28 in New York City, will go toward funding play-focused grants at children’s hospitals to benefit 700,000 children by the end of 2025.

Beacon Media Group & Future Today Fundraise to Support Toy Foundation’s Children’s Hospital Program

05 NOV

Beacon Media Group, a full-service marketing, communications and media agency group and integral partner of the toy industry, hosted an employee-driven friends and family online fundraiser this summer in support of The Toy Foundation’s work delivering play to children’s hospitals. In addition to the employees raising cash donations, Future Today, a leading streaming technology provider and trusted vendor of Beacon Media Group, joined the fundraiser with a matching contribution in support of children in need.

Toy Foundation Play Grant Recipients Among U.S. News 2024-2025 Best Children’s Hospitals

21 OCT

Eleven hospitals that have received grants from The Toy Foundation’s (TTF) Children’s Hospital Play Grants program were ranked among the top 50 hospitals in the nation for behavioral health.

Help Bring Play to Children’s Hospitals through The Toy Foundation’s Auction

23 SEP

It's your last chance to bid for The Toy Foundation's online auction, with all proceeds going toward funding grants for children's hospitals to improve pediatric care and promote healing through play.

Toy Companies Unite to Support Children’s Hospitals at The Toy Foundation’s Fundraiser

16 SEP

On September 9, the toy industry gathered at The Toy Foundation’s (TTF) “Party with a Purpose” fundraiser to raise approximately $570,000 to support TTF’s Children’s Hospital Play Grants program.

Build-A-Bear Celebrates National Teddy Bear Day with Donation to The Toy Foundation™

09 SEP

In celebration of National Teddy Bear Day on September 9, Build-A-Bear Foundation is partnering with The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) to make sure children in greatest need receive a furry friend and experience the comfort and joy it provides. Build-A-Bear Foundation will donate $10,000 to TTF’s Children’s Hospital Play Grants program, plus 5,000 teddy bears to TTF’s Toy Bank.

Toy Foundation Auction is Now Open for Your Bids

03 SEP

The Toy Foundation’s (TTF) curated online auction is officially open for toy enthusiasts everywhere to place their bids! Featuring one-of-a-kind experiences, valuable brand-building services, unique collectibles, and more, TTF aims to raise $50,000, with all proceeds supporting its work delivering play to children’s hospitals.

Play Supports Children’s Hospitals in Meeting Patient Needs, But More Help is Needed

12 AUG

On September 9, join us at TAO Los Angeles for "Party with a Purpose," where the toy industry can unite to support The Toy Foundation’s Children’s Hospital Play Grants Program. Your participation helps expand therapeutic play programs for pediatric patients in need.

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