I’m looking for more information about Friends of The Hospital for Sick Children? Where can I find it?
Please see the document titled “Friends of The Hospital for Sick Children – Donor Information” for more detailed information about Friends of The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Inc.
You can review detailed financial information such as Friends’ annual IRS Form 990 by visiting GuideStar
Gillian's journey with scoliosis
At the age of 12, Gillian was diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
How should I word my bequest?
Specific wording depends on the type of gift and its designation, but here are some examples:
Residual Bequest
“My estate trustees shall pay ______(all or %) of the residue of my estate to The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation, Toronto, ON, for the purpose of supporting its highest priority needs.”
Legacy Bequest
“My estate trustees shall pay the sum of $ ______ (or transfer assets with an equal value) to The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation, Toronto, ON, for the purpose of supporting its highest priority needs."
If you’d like your gift to be designated for a specific purpose (e.g. Labatt Family Heart Centre), contact our team so we can help with the wording to ensure that your gift goes where you want it to.Can I request that my donation be used for a specific purpose?
You may make a request for the use of the funds. However, Friends’ Board of Directors must retain discretion and control over the use of donated funds. The board of Friends strives to honor a request or a wish made by a donor.
Donor Stories – Joan Foster
Make a donation in the name of a loved one to SickKids Foundation by giving a Get Better Gift. Joan Foster chose a Safe Ride Home in the name of her daughter.
I would like to donate toys or other materials to directly benefit the children at the Hospital. Who do I contact for these donations?
Please visit the Donate Good and Services page for more information.
Bethany’s story: living with lupus
Former SickKids patient Bethany describes her journey at the Hospital with lupus.
