Easter basket donations needed for hospitalized children

The public is invited to make this Easter special for patients at UC Davis Children's Hospital by donating goodies to include in their Easter baskets.

The UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department is accepting donations for Easter basket supplies through its Amazon wish list. Items requested range in price from $5 board books to $20 stuffed animals. The gifts can be ordered online and shipped directly to the Children's Hospital, as noted on the Amazon checkout page.

The hospital staff will use the gifts to create personalized baskets that match the needs, interests and ages of children receiving care. To be included in the Easter baskets, items purchased through the Amazon wish list must be received at the hospital by March 29.

"Each year, the community's generosity brings comfort and a sense of normalcy to children who are spending the holiday in the hospital," said Katie Holmes, programming supervisor in the UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department. "These gifts help us create meaningful moments for our patients, ensuring they can still experience the joy and celebration of Easter while they're here."

Due to hospital infection control policies, members of the public cannot personally deliver basket donations to pediatric patients. Donors who prefer to personally drop off items at the hospital can email [email protected] to make delivery arrangements.