According to our friends at Wikipedia, Father’s Day is celebrated on the same day in more than 55 countries around the world. That’s a lot of fatherly love.

And while the dads in your life would surely appreciate a new tie, cufflinks or shirt on their special day, why not mix it up a little and try something new.

This Father’s Day, SickKids Foundation is giving you some cool, thoughtful gift ideas for dad with its SickKids Get Better Gifts giving catalogue. Choose from a number of meaningful gifts that will help brighten the lives of children at The Hospital for Sick Children.

Help ease a parent’s worries and reduce sleepless nights with a digital thermometer ($25). Keep a child nice and cozy with a post operation blanket warmer ($75). Let a parent stay with their child throughout the night by purchasing a sleeper chair ($40).

Know that whatever gift you choose you are making a difference to the lives of children and their families at SickKids. Browse through the catalogue to see what you can give.

With your gift, you will have the opportunity to send a personalized message with a traditional card or e-card.

If you would simply like to send a Father’s Day e-card or traditional card, SickKids Foundation has those, too. Click here to select a card.

We wish a very happy (and early) Father’s Day to the dads out there.

P.S. With the end of the school year just around the corner, we have some great gift ideas to help you say “Thank You” to your child’s teachers. Check them out!

They wipe away our tears when we get sad, bandage up our cuts and scrapes when we take a fall and provide a helping hand when we need it most. We’re talking about moms.

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, SickKids Foundation wants to provide you with some great gift ideas for the special moms in your life. Instead of the expected, give a gift she will truly appreciate. SickKids Get Better Gifts offers unique and thoughtful gift ideas that help make the lives of kids at The Hospital for Sick Children a little brighter.

Show your mom how much she rocks with the purchase of a rocking chair ($20). Provide supplies for cooking and baking programs ($15) so children can make their favourite treats, just like mom. Help doctors get an accurate temperature reading with a digital thermometer ($25) and avoid those sleepless nights beside the bed of a sick child. Keep a child warm and cosy on the road to recovery with a post operation blanket warmer ($125).

Whatever gift you choose, know that you are making a difference to The Hospital for Sick Children and the children within. See what you can give!

With your gift, you will have the opportunity to send a personalized message with a traditional card or e-card.

If you would simply like to send a Mother’s Day e-card or traditional card, SickKids Foundation has those, too. Click here to select a card.

We wish a very happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers out there.

Boxes of chocolates, red roses, pink-hearted sweets and plush stuffed animals are synonymous with Valentine’s Day.

Instead of the traditional pink and red hued gifts, SickKids Foundation is giving you a chance to think outside of the box and invest in a meaningful token for your loved ones. SickKids Get Better Gifts offers unique and thoughtful gift ideas that will truly warm the heart this Valentine’s Day.

Purchase a stethoscope ($120) to ensure a child’s heartbeat won’t go unheard. Ease a parent’s mind by keeping them connected with their child’s heart through a heart monitor ($40). Give a child the chance to make his or her parents, friends, doctor or nurses a Valentine’s Day card with art supplies ($20). Whatever you choose, know that you are making a significant difference for The Hospital for Sick Children and the patients within it.

With your gift, you will have the opportunity to send a personalized message to that special someone with a traditional card or e-card.

If you would simply like to send a SickKids Valentine’s Day e-card or traditional card, we offer those too. Click here to select one of our brand new designs.

Much love to you and yours this Valentine’s Day.