The Heart Of Spirit Halloween: Spirit Of Children
Spirit Halloween Makes Hospitals Less Scary
We know how intimidating a hospital stay can be, so you can imagine how children may feel. To help children and their families cope during illness or a hospital procedure, Spirit of Children brings the magic of Halloween and more to local hospitals all year long by providing essential funding to support Child Life Departments in over 150 hospitals across the United States and Canada.
Our Mission
Since 2006 it has been Spirit of Children Halloween’s mission to use the excitement of Halloween and imagination to bring communities closer and help make a child’s medical journey less scary. With support from passionate guests, help from our vendors and licensing partners, we have raised over $127 million and counting to support Child Life Services.
We Put Your Dollars to Work
Every penny of each donation made to Spirit of Children goes directly to each store’s local partner hospital’s Child Life Department to support children and their families while they receive care. Partner hospitals use donations to provide critical child life staff, sibling and family support services, sensory equipment, and patient-focused resources, including therapy programming, toys, crafts, art supplies, and so much more. Plus, every Halloween all partner hospitals receive packages filled with costumes, accessories, coloring books, crayons and tote bags to help facilitate festive Halloween celebrations for patients, caregivers, and their families.
Because of You
Spirit of Children would not exist without the crucial support from YOU plus our local store communities, vendor partners. Thanks to your generosity, Spirit of Children makes a real difference in children’s lives.
Share the Love
YOU DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Donations start at $1 and can be made in-store or on our website. When you donate in-store at Spirit Halloween, we encourage you to celebrate the moment by ringing our iconic purple cowbell proudly and loudly at the checkout counter. Share your experience and help us encourage future donations by using #SpiritofChildren and #SpiritHalloween on social media.
