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.

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Sleep is important for a child’s mental and physical health because it gives their mind and body time to rest and recover.

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."

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Is SickKids fundraising at malls right now?

During this time, your support of SickKids Foundation has never been more important.

SickKids has been closely monitoring the developments related to the COVID-19 situation. Health and safety for all is the top priority and we want to ensure our community is protected.

As a result, we have temporarily suspended all mall fundraising activities.

Why does SickKids use a third/outside party to hire fundraisers?

SickKids utilizes the expertise of a third party to help us reach our fundraising goals. We have been partnered with Globalfaces since 2015.

Should I let SickKids know about my gift?

Yes. Not only would we like to thank you, but we want to ensure that your gift is properly recognized, and your intentions are understood and honoured. We can also provide the right wording, particularly if you’re designating your gift to a specific area. We understand that creating a gift in your will is one of the most personally significant gift you can make and we will respect your wishes with regards to how much recognition or anonymity you would like.

Letting us know of your future gift is not legally binding in any way, but it does help the Hospital plan for the future when we know we have community support into the future to continue investing in child healthcare.

Finally, letting us know is easy. You can simply fill out this online form. This form allows us to ensure we respect your intentions and communication preferences as well as honouring your wish for recognition (or anonymity). 

What do I receive when I sign up to become a monthly donor?

New donors are mailed a Welcome Package and should receive it within two weeks. Any donation that involves a minimum of $30/month, allows SickKids to give a turtle to a child at the Hospital. If you provide your email, you will receive a confirmation email, updates on how your donation is helping, and our e-newsletters throughout the year.