Project Smile

Project Smile

Program Overview: Project Smile provides support to kids and families who are receiving treatment in the hospital. The program provides toys, arts and crafts, gift cards, parking passes, and other items to help families during extended hospital stays or long clinic days.

Named After

• Cole Stoddard (forever 4), who reminded us always to "Smile, Be Happy"

Geographic Scope

• Current Partnerships: UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center in Worcester, MA
• Program is expanding to other treatment centers

Program Focus

• Support for hospitalized children receiving cancer treatment
• Support for families during extended hospital stays
• Support for families during long clinic days
• Items include: toys, arts and crafts, gift cards, parking passes, and more

How to Get Involved

Donating Items:
• Shop the Amazon Wishlist for most-wanted items
• Contact: Kimberly@sophiasfund.org to discuss donations

Treatment Center Partnerships:

Philosophy

• Programs are built by small donations ($5-$10)
• Focus on providing calm, serenity, and small comforts to families
• Small items make a significant difference for children and parents in treatment