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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 ward on a weekly basis. Kindred Foundation and The EVAN Foundation fully fund the Treats & Treasures program, at little to no cost for hospitals.
The first Kindred Foundation and The EVAN Foundation Treats & Treasures Cart in Canada launched at Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.
The Treats & Treasures Cart launched on September 29, 2021, during September's Childhood cancer Awareness Month. (Read the press release.)
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!”
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.
