shop to give

what’s on our wishlist?

Children admitted to Dayton Children’s and their families receive the finest medical treatment, emotional support and loving care available anywhere. But children have other special needs. Shop our wish lists to provide much-needed items for our patients.

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shopping to make a difference

Donating to Dayton Children’s can be as easy as shopping with one of our local community partners, or simply donating directly to our child life department. Your gifts provide activities, toys, therapeutic tools, and more for patients. Monetary donations allow our child life specialists to purchase their most in-demand items.

The Little Exchange

This unique shop has gifts, home decor, women’s and children’s clothing and accessories, and all proceeds benefit Dayton Children’s Hospital! In business for 70 years in Oakwood, The Little Exchange has given more than $1.7 million to the hospital!

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Child’s Play Charity

Are you a gamer? Would you like to buy video games and systems for patients and the playrooms? Child’s Play Charity was established by the video gaming community to help pediatric hospitals. Visit the Dayton Children’s Child’s Play wish list, buy a toy, video game or movie, and your gift will be shipped directly to us.

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Gift Card Shop

Give while you shop! You can purchase gift cards for a huge array of retailers through our Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Gift Card Shop – from Amazon to Ulta, Lowe’s, Panera, GameStop, and even Visa and Mastercard. 3% of the value of the card is donated to Dayton Children’s

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Local Events

There’s always something new and exciting going on in our area to support kids at Dayton Children’s! From fund drives at CMN partner stores to 5k races, golf outings, bakes sales and more! Check out our News and Events page for even more ways to support kids in our community!

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Kroger Community Rewards Program

Enroll in the Kroger Community Rewards program by registering your Kroger Plus card. A portion of your total grocery purchase will be donated to Dayton Children’s. Enter the Dayton Children’s NPO number: HG436 and click “Enroll.” Then, every time you shop at Kroger, swipe your Kroger Plus card for each purchase to count. Remember to reenroll annually in April.

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Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Many businesses in the area sell Children’s Miracle Network balloons and other icons throughout the year. All the money raised in the Miami Valley region directly benefits Dayton Children’s. Many of these companies offer round-up at the register and change collection jars throughout the year. Look for the CMN Hospitals balloon icon and know your donation stays local!

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let us do the shopping

Show your support by purchasing a curated gift package for a hospitalized kid. Gift packages are designed with our patients’ needs in mind. Our child life team will receive your donated gift package and hand-deliver it to a sick or injured kid spending time in the hospital. All you have to do is choose a package, make your donation, and we take care of the rest!

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miracles matter

One of the best ways to keep up to date is to subscribe to our Miracles Matter monthly e-newsletter! We’ll send you a monthly email with patient stories, opportunities to get involved with the hospital, exciting news, and more!

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