Sponsor-a-Family Program at SickKids

$3,607 raised

$50,000 Goal

$3,607 raised

$50,000 Goal

Registrants

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The holiday season can be especially challenging for families facing the financial and emotional impacts of a child's illness. Through SickKids' Holiday Sponsor a Family Program, community support can help provide families with gift cards for groceries, transportation, food, clothing, and other everyday essentials, easing the financial pressures during a difficult time.

Your donation will help provide gift cards for groceries, transportation, food, clothing, bedding and other everyday essentials. For families already managing the emotional and financial impacts of a child's illness, these gift cards can help put food on the table, cover transportation costs to and from medical appointments, purchase much needed warm winter clothing, and ease difficult financial decisions during the holiday season. By helping families meet their basic needs, donors provide a sense of relief, stability, and peace of mind during an especially challenging time.

Beyond meeting immediate needs, these gifts offer families comfort, dignity, and hope, with an impact that continues long after the holiday season.

Past Participating Families Shared:

"We feel incredibly blessed and supported by the SickKids community and donors who made this possible. It is heartwarming to know that we are surrounded by such kindness and care during these challenging times."

"The thoughtful inclusion of gift cards for food, groceries, and clothing has brought immense joy and relief to our family during this holiday season."

"I actually cried reading the letter and seeing the gifts. You and the donors made my Christmas special. Your generosity is mind blowing and so appreciated. I truly am grateful."

Program Details

October 1st, 2026 - December 23rd, 2026

community.events@sickkidsfoundation.com

Holiday Gift Card Support

Together, we can help gift patients and families items that will make a lasting impact. Thank you for your generosity! 

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Clothing Cards

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