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The Treats & Treasures Cart, provided through the partnership between Kindred Foundation and The EVAN Foundation, is a program designed to bring joy and brighten the day of children and their families who are going through cancer treatment. The Cart is filled with healthy snacks, toys, and candy, and is brought to children and their families in the hematology/oncology inpatient unit on a weekly basis and the outpatient clinic each day. Kindred Foundation and The EVAN Foundation fully fund the Treats & Treasures program, at little to no cost for hospitals.
The Treats & Treasures Cart at Alberta Children's Hospital launched in July 2022!
Stories from the Cart
“The Treats & Treasures Cart is taken to each in-patient oncology room on Fridays at Alberta Children's Hospital. Children and families look forward to the Cart arriving and will often ensure they are in their rooms, so they don’t miss the Cart!”
“One Mom commented that her 6-year-old son was craving M&M's one day. She went to the cafeteria, coffee shop, and gift shop to try and find them for him but with no luck. Later that day, the Treats & Treasures Cart came by, and although there weren't any M&M's, there was a big box of Smarties. Her son was so happy to get the Smarties, and Mom was relieved at the joy the simple treat brought her son.”
How do I find more information about the Treats & Treasures Cart?
If you would like more information about a Treats & Treasures Cart program at your hospital, please contact us and we would love to talk to you. You can also read a summary of the program (PDF). Here are some highlights.
Kindred Foundation and The EVAN Foundation purchase the custom medical-grade Cart and provide a yearly stipend to purchase everything that is needed to keep the Cart stocked with treats, treasures, and other fun items.
The hospital decides what goes on the Cart. We can provide suggestions on what works well on the Cart to help with the ordering process.
The Cart is typically managed by Child Life and we can help with designing procedures that align with hospital policies to ensure patient, family, staff, and volunteer safety.