PROJECTS
CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
Project Information Being Updated
Zebra Project - (Connective Tissue Disorders)
This project was the start of Sofia's Helping Hand. We send out stuffed zebras and a support packages to children diagnosed with connective tissue disorders. All the kids that get the package get added to our mailing list and are sent cards on their birthdays along with an occasional support gift. Support groups are also in place for children and their families working through these disorders.
Sensory Bags Project - (Sensory Disorders & Anxiety)
This project supports kids battling anxiety or stress from medical complications, hospital stays, or sensory needs. Each bag has items that play to all 5 senses along with a card encouraging the use of the sensory items and breathing techniques to help the child relax. These bags have been donated to children in the hospital, infusion centers, pediatric cancer patients, children on the spectrum, and kids dealing with high stress medical condtions.
Higgy Bears Project - (Scoliosis & Spinal Surgeries)
This project supports kids going through spinal bracing or spinal surgery. Stuffed animals wearing scoliosis braces are donated to orthotics centers to be given to kids when they get their first scoliosis brace. Other stuffed animals with metal rods or surgical stitches are donated to surgical centers for kids going through spinal surgery caused by scoliosis, Chiari malformation, or syringomyelia.
Hospital Care Packages & Wishlists - (Variety of Pediatric Patients)
This project supports children staying in the hospital or going through a surgery. These gift bags carry things to help pass the time in the hospital with entertainment and comfort items. Wishlists are also created for children that are going through surgery that carry a difficult healing process to lighten the expenses to the families.
