Ways to Give

Loma Linda University Children's Hospital Child Life Toy Donations

Thank you for your interest in donating to Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. Play experiences can help brighten a child’s hospital stay and we are grateful for your donations of new toys, games and other playtime supplies. We have specifically suggested items for each age group that can be found on the following website:

• Loma Linda Child Life Amazon Wish List

Donation Guidelines

• Please direct monetary donations to the Children's Hospital Foundation at 909-558-5370
• Donations are accepted by appointment only.
• To schedule your donation appointment, please call 909-558-8141.

• Donations safety guidelines:
  • Safety is an important consideration when selecting toys.
  • We only accept new toys and games. 
  • Stuffed animals are not accepted.
  • Due to the risk of infection, and for the sake of our patient’s privacy, you are not permitted to personally distribute gifts directly to the patients.
  • Games that are considered violent in nature will not be accepted.
  • Please do not wrap gifts.

Please bring the completed "Bring A Smile" Donation Form at the time of the appointment.

Cards4Kidz is a great opportunity to volunteer by providing your family, students, or even yourself the gratitude of knowing that you have just cheered a patient. The cards that are donated are taken to Nutritional Services and then distributed to patients with their morning breakfast.

Greetings: Please use a greeting other than “Get Well Soon” or “”Hope you feel better”.  The cards are distributed house-wide to patients with illnesses that vary from mild to terminal.  Such greetings as “Thinking of You”, “Bringing a smile to you”, “Have A Nice Day” etc. are more appropriate.

Size: A total size of 4 ¼” by 5” is the most useful size.  A sheet of 8 ½” by 11” folded 2 ways is perfect!  This allows our volunteers to distribute the cards in person & also on the meal trays.  Envelopes are not necessary.

Materials: Please do not use sparkles, glitter or glued-on items such as buttons/beads or puffy stickers, as they are not safe for our younger patients.

Other Ideas: Cards are needed in foreign languages, for birthdays and holidays.

The patients & families in our hospital are touched by the kindness & caring from our community donors.

Cards may be mailed or delivered with the completed Cards4Kidz Donation Form:
Loma Linda University Health, Volunteer Services
c/o Cards4Kidz
11234 Anderson Street, CH 1802
Loma Linda, CA 92354

We strive to provide our patients with quality care and to make them feel at Home while they are receiving treatment at LLU, Medical Center and Children’s Hospital. In order to provide a little sense of comfort in their time of need, we provide gifts that were donated by the community. We need your help to continue to supply these wonderful gifts to our patients. Below is a list of the items we need to continue to comfort to our patients.

• Books for all reading levels and ages
• Blankets for adults and children, (no-sew, knitted, crocheted, or store bought)
• Toiletries (toothbrushes, toothpaste, hotel shampoos, conditioners, lotions, etc.)
• Crayons and coloring books
• Sudoku, word search, crossword puzzles
• Playing cards
• Heart pillows (click for patterns)
• Jelly Bean pillows (click for patterns)

Donations may be mailed or delivered with the completed Cheerful Encounters Donation Form:

Loma Linda University Health, Volunteer Services
11234 Anderson Street, CH 1802
Loma Linda, CA 92354