Stephanie, 9, has called SickKids home for the holidays many times while in treatment for a rare intestinal condition. Stephanie can spend up to nine months of the year in the hospital, often too sick to be at home with family during the holiday season.

And she is not alone.

More than 250 children must spend the holidays at SickKids. With needle pokes and treatments mixed with presents and festive family dinners, the staff at SickKids work hard to make the most of this magical time of year.

Help make your gift-giving dollars count this year by giving SickKids Get Better Gifts to your loved ones. With every gift given you are supporting the most critical needs of The Hospital for Sick Children, including the programs that help make the holiday season a little brighter.

Browse the SickKids Get Better Gifts catalogue and choose from a wide-range of gifts at every price point. From A Stocking Surprise, Decorations for the Hospital to A Holiday Meal for a Family, there is something special for everyone on your list. Once you’ve chosen your gift, select a card, PDF card or e-card to send along with your gift to your family member, colleague, teacher or friend.

Read more on Stephanie’s SickKids kid story in the Toronto Star article, A Patient’s Best Friend.