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What should I keep in mind when
choosing toys and/or supplies to donate to CHOC? |
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Although our patients receive gifts
during the holidays and for their birthdays, many of the donated
items are given as rewards following a painful procedure or
used in our playrooms and at the patient's bedside throughout
the year. Items made of fabric and wood are no accepted as
they cannot be cleaned or used repeatedly by our patients.
Durable, manageable sized toys are most appropriate. Please
adhere to our Wish
List for items we accept. |
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Where, when, and how do I deliver
my donation? |
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Donations can be dropped off at
the information desk in the main lobby Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm
and Saturdays 10am-2pm. Please park in the parking structure
and bring your donation to the front desk. (click
here for a map) You will be provided with a "Gift
In Kind" form. Please take a moment to complete the donation
form and take the top copy as your receipt. |
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What about used toys? |
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We are unable to accept used
items due to infection control and the safety of our patients.
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Are donations tax deductible? |
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All donations will be receipted
for your tax purposes. If you deliver your donation to the
information desk, please complete the "Gift In Kind" form and
keep the top copy for your records. You will also receive a
tax information sheet at that time. |
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May I deliver my gift directly to
the patients? |
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We apologize, but because of concerns
for patient confidentiality and infection control, our donors
are not permitted to visit our patients. |
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| Q: |
Will someone pick up my donation? |
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Due to staffing and transportation
limitations, CHOC is not able to pick up your donation. Donations
may be mailed to Children's Hospital of Orange County, 455
S. Main Street, Orange, CA 92868. |
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| Q: |
May I donate sporting or other event
tickets to patients and families? |
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We welcome ticket donations as least
one week in advance of the event. The Child Life Department
will distribute the tickets to the families. Please call 714-532-8473
to make arrangements. Please note, due to patient confidentiality
tickets should be sent to the Child Life Department for distribution
to families. Patient names cannot be given for 'will call'
pick up. |
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May I come perform for the patients? |
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Due to hospital policy we only allow
professional groups over the age of 18 to perform. Please call
the Child Life Department at 714-532-7995 to discuss if you
are eligible. |
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May I donate food and/or candy to
the patients? |
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Due to dietary restrictions, we
do not allow food donations. |
