How to Support Children’s of Alabama During the Holidays and Giving Tuesday 2024
Children’s of Alabama is the only free-standing pediatric hospital in the state of Alabama. It is a beacon of hope for countless families, offering life-saving care regardless of a child’s ability to pay. Consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the nation’s best pediatric hospitals, Children’s provides specialized care that many families would otherwise be unable to access.
As the holidays and Giving Tuesday (December 3) approach, there are several meaningful ways to support the hospital and help brighten the lives of its young patients and their families.
1. The Sugar Plum Shop
The Sugar Plum Shop ensures that children staying in the hospital during the holidays still experience the magic of the season. This special initiative allows parents to pick out gifts for their children while remaining close to their bedsides. You can contribute to the Sugar Plum Shop in several ways:
- Monetary Donations: Support the program financially to help stock the shop with toys and essentials.
- Shop the Wish List: Select items from the shop’s curated wish list to donate directly.
- Sponsorship Opportunities: Organizations and individuals can sponsor the Sugar Plum Shop to make an even greater impact.
Learn more or contribute directly by visiting the Sugar Plum Shop website.
2. Shop the Dogwood Hill “Light the Way” Holiday Card Collection
Dogwood Hill, a Birmingham-based stationery company, has launched a holiday card collection inspired by two young patients at Children’s of Alabama. Local artist Abby Little Jessup collaborated with patients Margaret-Anne (7) and Harmony (10) to create the charming designs, which incorporate features unique to the hospital, such as the “river tree.”
A portion of proceeds from every sale of this collection will benefit Children’s of Alabama. These cards are not just beautiful—they’re a thoughtful way to give back while sharing holiday cheer.
Shop the collection on Dogwood Hill’s website.
3. Donate Through the Holiday Wish List
The Holiday Wish List is another way to bring joy to patients during the holiday season. Filled with toys that inspire creativity, imagination, and play, this list makes it easy for you to contribute directly. Simply browse the online registry, select your items, and have them shipped to the Children’s of Alabama Foundation.
Explore the wish list here.
4. Make a Monetary Donation
Monetary donations allow Children’s of Alabama to meet urgent needs, enhance patient care, and continue offering world-class services. You can donate online through their secure portal or mail a contribution to:
Children’s of Alabama Foundation
1600 7th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233
Visit their donation page at childrensal.org/donate.
5. Give a Gift in Kind or Honorarium
- Gifts in Kind: Donate physical items using the Gift in Kind Donation Form, which can be emailed to Donate@ChildrensAL.org.
- Memorial or Honoraria Gifts: Celebrate the life of a loved one by making a donation in their honor or memory.
6. Use Donor-Advised Funds
Donor-advised funds are a flexible, tax-advantaged way to support Children’s of Alabama. These funds allow donors to make charitable contributions while maintaining the ability to recommend where grants should go over time.
Children’s of Alabama depends on the generosity of the community to continue its mission of saving and improving lives. Every gift, no matter the size, helps ensure that families across Alabama have access to critical pediatric care when they need it most. This holiday season, consider supporting this remarkable institution. Together, we can make a difference for generations to come.
