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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 who are going through cancer treatment and their families.
The Cart is filled with a wide assortment of toys, healthy snacks, candy, chocolate and other fun items. It is taken around to oncology/hematology patients in the hospitals once a week and is available daily in the clinic. Patients and their families can choose what they would like from the cart at no cost.
The Treats & Treasures Cart at Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta:
Was the first Treats & Treasures Cart in Canada
Launched September 29, 2021 during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (Read the press release)
Brings joy to oncology/hematology patients and their families
Rounds weekly to in-patient rooms and is available daily in clinic
From a Patient Care Manager at Stollery Children's Hospital:
"It is such a pleasure to interact with our families this way. Every Friday I round and connect with patients and families that are admitted but there is a whole portion of patients and families that go through their therapy never being admitted. I often find it difficult to connect with people who are in and out quickly, in a meaningful way. The Treats & Treasures Cart changes this for me. I was able to connect with families that are just in and out today, and offer them something to look forward to while they are here. On behalf of our patients, families, our care providers, and I, THANK YOU!"
Stories from the Cart
“The families/patients are so surprised and grateful for the treats & treasures cart and that it’s something they look forward to each time it comes around.”
“We have a kiddo who we have difficulties getting to eat but she happily will eat the dried fruit from the cart, so that was a big win for us!”
"A patient writes on his bulletin board what time the Treats & Treasures Cart comes around and makes sure he is out of bed by that time and ready to go. It is the day he looks forward to the most."
How do I find more information about the Treats & Treasures Cart?
If you would like more information about the Treats & Treasures Cart program, please contact us and we would love to talk to you. 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 is popular on the Cart to help with the ordering process.
Patients can choose both a treat and a treasure. Anyone in the room can select items from the Cart at no cost.
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.
The Cart gives everyone something to consistently look forward to and provides a much-needed break from medical activities. Kids are often motivated to walk to the door to make their choices, but because the cart is on wheels, it can also be brought to the bedside, if permitted.
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