How can we support children in cancer and hematology wards in hospitals? Give them a reward for their courage – to show them that they are not alone and that their struggle will be rewarded. The Box of Courage program has existed since 2012 and still helps children who are undergoing long and difficult treatment at Children’s Clinical Hospital in oncology departments (hematology and surgery).
HOW DOES THE BOX OF COURAGE PROGRAM WORK?
In the wards there are special boxes – “Boxes of Courage”. When your baby has undergone a painful procedure, he/she takes one of the toys at random, as a reward for bravery and patience. If the toys run out, we say that the fairies and wizards have now flown to another children’s hospital, but will soon come back to us and refill the “Box.
Dear Fairies and Wizards! The Box of Courage program is open to ongoing participation for everyone – you can regularly delight children with gifts.
WHAT TOYS TO BRING AND WHERE TO BRING THEM?
The Box of Courage program is all about helping very special children, their health.
Toys are small, the size of a child’s palm: small dolls, small cars, small key chains, etc. There are older children in the wards as well. They can be given magazines, crossword puzzles, kits for creativity. The main requirements for gifts:
- Toys should not be used;
- Must not be chemical or any other tangible odor;
- Should not be in the composition of the fabric and wool;
- Soft toys must not get into the “Box”;
- Must not contain dye pigment;
- Disassembled toys, with small elements are also not suitable.