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In 2005, The National Center for Health Statistics reported that children under the age of 18 accounted for over 2,000,000 inpatient visits. More than anyone, sick children need to be loved and touched by joy. That’s why Guideposts Outreach has created the Comfort Kit-a small box with a huge impact. Distributed to children by the hospital chaplain or a Guideposts Outreach volunteer, the Comfort Kit is filled with special items to turn a child’s hospital experience into a meaningful time; and to fill it, to whatever extent possible, with joy.

Inside, the child finds a cuddly stuffed star name Sparkle, crayons, a personalized name tag to mount on the wall (so that doctors and nurses can call the child by their first name)—and best of all, a special journal that kids use to help them process their feelings. And help them find the strength that lies within.

A proven and tested concept, the Comfort Kit has been successfully distributed to over 15,000 children through over 50 hospitals. Our goal over the next 5 years is to personally touch the lives of over 500,000 sick and injured children.

With your help, we can reach children in their greatest moments of need. We can let them know that someone loves them—and that God in heaven loves them most of all.